Sayonara – J.League Regista

Sayonara, 2025

Two dynasties members, a Brazilian forward, and many folk heroes from the lower leagues: a perspective on the retirements from 2025.

Grit and grind on the pitch, a true scorer, a warrior: Yohei Toyoda has been all those things.

Toshihiro Aoyama turned the impossible into normality – from Okayama to being a MVP in the J.League.

Japanese legends, J2 cult heroes, and a Brazilian turned idol for a whole fandom: a perspective over the retirements from 2024.

Yasuhito Endo was and will be the main landmark of J.League. We won’t see another one of his kind.

Another year comes to an end, with many relevant figures: here’s a perspective on retirements from 2023.

The career of Tomoaki Makino showed us regrets, glory, achievements, and a clear line for his future.

A tough and packed schedule comes to an end, leaving some breathing space: a perspective over retirements from 2022.

Every club he’s ever played for gained stability thanks to Yuki Abe. He’s been a steady presence in Japanese football.

2022 is gonna be a busy year, but never forget the ones who said goodbye to J. League this season: a perspective over retirements from 2021.