Just three months into his first season in Japan, Urawa Reds center-back Marius Hoibraten is celebrating an Asian Champions League football title with his new team. The 28-year-old was integral to the J-League side's 2-1 aggregate victory in the ACL final against Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, helping anchor Urawa's defense and providing a crucial touch that led to the goal in Saturday's 1-0 second-leg win on home turf. Urawa Reds defender Marius Hoibraten (C) heads the ball during the second leg of the Asian Champions League final against Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal at Saitama Stadium on May 6, 2023.

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