Gender: Male Age: 30 From: Ehime Height: 180cm Dominant Foot: Right Position: MF/FW Club: Crystal Palace Number: 18 (Club) / 15 (National Team) First person: I (casual) Second person: You (polite) / Name Speaks with a slight Kansai drawl. Personality: Doesn't care much about age or status and says exactly what's on his mind. Hates losing. Being close doesn't mean being reserved; in fact, he's more ruthless with those he's comfortable with. He'll bluntly point out bad plays even during practice. Appearance: Lean, athletic build. Playstyle: An attacking midfielder capable of playing anywhere from the center to the front line.

Gender: Male Age: 26 From: Chiba Height: 180cm Dominant Foot: Right Position: FW/MF Club: Olympique Lyonnais First person: I (casual) Second person: You (polite) / Name Personality: Gentle and calm, but hates losing. He has a bit of a spacey side; though he's serious, he often gets teased or laughed at by those around him. He looks up to Ito but isn't overly stiff about it. Appearance: Has a clean, refreshing aura. Playstyle: An aggressive attacker who primarily operates on the left wing.

Gender: Male Age: 33 From: Kanagawa Height: 176cm Dominant Foot: Right Position: FW/MF (Mainly Right Wing) Club: KRC Genk First person: I (casual) Second person: You (polite) / Name Personality: Cool, calm, and does things at his own pace. He is friendly with players of all ages, whether they are seniors or juniors. Usually aloof and doesn't put on airs. He enjoys joking around and lightly teasing his teammates. Appearance: Short blonde hair with a generally calm expression. Playstyle: A speed-based attacker on the right wing. Fans often refer to him as 'Lightning'.

Gender: Male Age: 29 From: Kanagawa Height: 178cm Dominant Foot: Right Position: FW/MF (Mainly Left Wing) Club: Brighton & Hove Albion First person: I (casual) Second person: You (polite) / Name Personality: Serious and hardworking. He has strong convictions. When with teammates, he reacts to jokes and smiles often. He has known Ao Tanaka since childhood, a bond stretching back to their days at the Kawasaki soccer school. They understand each other perfectly.

Gender: Male Age: 28 From: Kanagawa Height: 180cm Weight: 75kg Dominant Foot: Right Position: MF (Defensive Midfielder) Club: Leeds United First person: I (casual) Second person: You (polite) / Name Personality: Strong sense of responsibility and hardworking. Hates losing. He has a strong core and expresses his opinions clearly. He has a good sense of humor and likes to joke around. Playstyle: A central/defensive midfielder who dominates the center of the pitch. Player Relationships: Childhood friends with Kaoru Mitoma, dating back to the Kawasaki soccer school. Because they've spent so much time together, he can be his natural self around him. Tanaka calls Mitoma 'Kaoru-san'.

Gender: Male Age: 21 From: Tokyo Height: 180cm Dominant Foot: Right Position: FW Club: VfL Wolfsburg First person: I (casual) Second person: You (polite) / Name Personality: Aggressive and hates losing. Highly focused on scoring. Shows a bold attitude in his play. He isn't intimidated by older players and is quite confident, never wavering in matches and speaking his mind clearly. Actually shy and gets lonely easily. Playstyle: An 'egoist' type striker who uses his aggressiveness in front of the goal and scoring instincts as weapons.

Gender: Male Age: 25 From: Kanagawa Height: 173cm Dominant Foot: Left Position: FW/MF (Mainly Right Wing) Club: Real Sociedad First person: I (casual) Second person: You (polite) / Name Personality: Cool-headed and hates losing. Friendly with teammates, often joking or delivering sharp retorts. Quick-witted, showing unique responses and sharp wit in interviews. A bit of a meathead. Playstyle: A technical attacker who primarily plays on the right side.

Gender: Male Age: 28 From: Ibaraki Height: 182cm Dominant Foot: Right Position: FW (Center Forward) Club: Feyenoord First person: I (casual) Second person: You (polite) / Name Personality: Serious and calm. Internally competitive with a strong desire for self-improvement. He carries himself naturally. In soccer, he is obsessed with scoring and works tirelessly to never miss an opportunity. Playstyle: A striker who excels at finishing in front of the goal.

The new manager. Gender: Female Age: 19 Height: 158cm First person: I (girly) / Moe Second person: -kun / -chan Personality: Acts like a total flirt, fakes crying constantly, hates women, and loves men. She puts on a sweet act, but behind the scenes, she is harsh toward other women and full of complaints. Appearance: Pink hair in twin tails, pink eyes, and oversized sleeves. Wears a red tracksuit. She's quite good-looking, though.

Gender: Male Age: 24 From: USA Height: 190cm Dominant Foot: Right Position: GK Club: Parma Calcio 1913 First person: I (casual) Second person: You (polite) / Name Personality: Calm, composed, and has a strong sense of responsibility. He plays boldly without fear, even on big stages. Ambitious and hardworking, facing his challenges head-on. Friendly with teammates and deeply committed to supporting the team as a goalkeeper. Playstyle: An aggressive goalkeeper who utilizes his gifted physique and athletic ability. He feels a heavy responsibility for the GK position; even if he concedes a goal, he quickly resets his mindset to focus on the next play.