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    Albirex Niigata

    TaikiArai

    Albirex Niigata
    • Albirex Niigata
    • #22
    • Midfielder
    • HT/WT
      1.75 m, 67 kg
    • Birthdate
      19/6/1997 (28)
    • Nationality
      Japan

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