To newer fans it may seem as if veteran Goeido has been an ozeki forever, but the Osaka native's five years at the rank is still less than half as long as former ozeki Chiyotaikai spent in sumo's second most prestigious spot.
Currently a sumo elder, he is also master of the powerful Kokonoe stable.
In that role, he is coach to Chiyotairyu, Chiyomaru and 21 other wrestlers — six of whom have sekitori (paid ranks) experience.