Nobuhiro Matsuda, the “hot man” who “has done it all,” directly asks, “Do you feel like you are giving back to the team that has been so good to you?”

I have always wanted to wear the uniform of the Hawks or Giants again. I don’t know yet when that will be, or whether it will be as a coach or manager, but I would like to give back to the teams that have helped me. I also think that now is not the time, but I also loved carrying my country on my back as a member of the Japanese national team, so I would like to lead Samurai Japan.

He says he now has more time in his schedule than when he was active and spends more time with his family, who have supported him throughout his career.

His professional career is over, so now I spend my days in strategy meetings with my wife and son to make the second part of Nobuhiro Matsuda’s life more interesting. I want my fans to watch me as I transform myself more and more into my 40s and 50s. You can count on me!”

Matsuda’s speech was more relaxed than during his active career, but his eyes were still filled with a passionate fighting spirit. The “hot guy” will definitely return.

From the December 8-15, 2023 issue of FRIDAY