Former Japanese national football team Taketo Kudo died at 2:50 p.m. on the 21st due to hydrocephalus.
The Japan Football Association expressed condolences on the news of Kudo's death on the 22nd.
"I couldn't bear the grief to hear the news of Kudo's death. He is a player I have been following since my time with Beresole's youth team, when he played an active role in the top teams and contributed to the first East Asian Cup victory when he was selected as the player to represent Japan in 2013. I will never forget his brave figure.
When I heard that he had surgery and was being treated in intensive care, I had hoped that he would recover as soon as possible. The death of an active player is very painful and I am speechless when I think of how his family, club, fans and supporters feel. I would like to express my deepest condolences. ”
On the 2nd, Kudo complained about his poor physical condition outside the practice time, and on the 3rd, he went to a medical institution. He underwent surgery on the 11th, but his condition deteriorated and he was treated in the ICU (intensive care unit) from the 17th.