It was reported that Kudo Masato, who wore the “Samurai Blue” jersey of the Japan National Football Team, passed away.
Tegevajaro Miyazaki, one of the J-3 Football League clubs, announced that striker Kudo passed away at the age of 32.
The club statement highlighted that Kudo has made a huge impact in the major leagues, has played for Japan and has a great career.
Kudo, who stated that he was “caring” to his teammates, said, “We were shocked that our football player passed away quite early.” it was said.
Kudo, who is originally from the capital city of Tokyo and was born in 1990, was hospitalized at the beginning of the month with the diagnosis of water in the brain ventricles.
2 GOALS IN 4 MATCHES IN NATIONAL FORM
Kudo, who played for Kashiwa Reysol and Hiroshima Sanfrecce in his country, played for the Vancouver Whitecaps and Brisbane Roar teams abroad.
The 1.77 meter tall offensive player using his right foot scored two goals in 4 matches in 2013 when he wore the “Samurai Blue” jersey.
Transferred to Tegevajaro Miyazaki from Brisbane Roar this year, Kudo scored 3 goals in 21 games in his last team.