Hoyoung could not keep his mouth shut throughout the game.
The view of the field from above was that great, but the reason Hoyoung was more impressed was because of a soccer player.
Pele said he was a star player who was perfection itself.
He is handsome, good at kicking the ball, and makes good money. He is the so-called tough guy in the soccer world.
It was Ricardo Kaka.
Hoyoung, who saw him play with his own eyes, was truly impressed.
'I think it's true that he's a rising star of this era.'
He was the man who would reign as head of Brazil, succeeding Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.
When I got to see him play in person, I got goosebumps all over my body.
'Is that what a complete playmaker is like…'
When I think of Kaka, what immediately comes to mind is his all-round play, with his all-time hitting and running skills at the forefront.
The playmaker who dominates the game and leads the attack is Kaka!
'When will we be able to bring Kaka's talent? There is talk of him going to AC Milan soon.'
Swish.
Hoyoung shook his head.
He gave up saying it was not the right time and just watched Kaka play.
But then, as I was dazed and drooling, a piece of bread came into my mouth.
"Oof."
"you idiot. "Watch it while you eat!"
"Why am I stupid?"
"You're a soccer idiot. Are you a Kaka fan too?"
"of course. "I will become a great player like that."
I have many idols, but the player I immediately want to emulate was Kaka.
This is because he was the player with the most similar play style within the team.
If you can imitate his play, you will be able to increase the efficiency of the talent you currently have.
In fact, watching today's game was of great help to Hoyoung.
'But there's still a long way to go.'
The performances of the two teams, considered the best in Brazil, were clearly different.
I didn't realize it when I was just lying down at home watching the game, but watching the game from the perspective of learning soccer myself gave me a completely different feeling.
I felt deep in my bones how great the players were as they ran around for 90 minutes.
and.
'Will I ever be able to play for a senior team?'
That thought tickled my mind.
Ronaldo debuted in a professional team at the age of 15. Can he really do the same?
My heart was pounding and my body was itching.
I couldn't take my eyes off Kaka's play for a moment.
The outdoor terrace on the 3rd floor at that time.
Ancelotti, who had been watching Kaka's play the whole time, lowered his head.
The outdoor terrace had a stepped structure, so you could look down on the terrace directly below, and Ancelotti's image was reflected in his eyes.
Woo Ho-young.
As I watched him being just as enthusiastic about the game as I was, I suddenly remembered what Carlos had said.
'That boy is Sao Paulo's leading prospect who will succeed Kaka?'
It wasn't that I didn't trust Carlos's insight.
Because he is a master craftsman who discovered and developed numerous promising players.
but.
'You're Asian.'
No matter what, race cannot be ignored.
Is there really a saying that 'Asian players are Maradona only until they are 13 years old'?
Until the age of 13, everyone is a top prospect, but after that, they are reduced to paper tigers.
That was the image of Asian youth that the world saw.
'I guess that kid is one of those guys.'
An ordinary player who flashes and shines.
A C-level player who will return to his home league after going through a growth period.
still.
'I'll have to talk to the scouter stationed in Brazil.'
Since I couldn't ignore Carlos' prompting, I thought I would at least take a look.
Even if only for a slightly better future for AC Milan.
Maybe we will really become one family.
First week of May.
A great change occurred in the world of European soccer.
Two teams that no one expected made it to the 2003-04 UEFA Champions League final.
FC Porto of Portugal and AS Monaco of France.
The two teams, who were considered underdogs, defeated big clubs and advanced to the finals, shocking many soccer fans.
At that time, winter was slowly coming to Sao Paulo.
Well, even though it was winter, the weather only hovered around 10 degrees Celsius, so there was absolutely nothing that could have been a problem with Hoyoung's training.
Along with the schedule of training at home and school, Hoyoung's enthusiasm grew hotter day by day.
In addition, there was no time to catch a breath as the Super Championship tournament had begun.
Hoyoung held on and endured through that hellish schedule.
Thanks to this, my endurance improved and my practical sense increased, so I killed two birds with one stone.
There were concerns that it would hinder growth, but according to medical tests, there seemed to be no concern.
He was growing taller day by day.
Therefore, Hoyoung had to focus on body balance training as much as he grew in height.
"If you don't manage it properly during the growth period, you will suffer later."
It was the physical coach's opinion.
He emphasized the importance of body balance, saying that if you do not manage it properly at this time, you will have to correct your body balance later.
"Hoyoung, you. As shown in the last medical test, my compressive muscles are good, but my ligaments and tendons are weak compared to my strength. Well, it's something that can't be helped since I sprint a lot, but if I don't figure this out in advance, my balance can be lost in an instant."
"Is it because my legs are too long?"
"If the ratio is too excessive, coordination (body coordination) ability decreases. Moreover, if the skeleton is thin and long, it is difficult to withstand pressure. Do you understand what I'm saying?"
"yes. "You mean there's a high risk of injury?"
The coach nodded.
"It is easy to be exposed to ACL (knee cruciate ligament) rupture. "You need to be especially careful because due to the nature of your position, you often make sharp changes in direction or make sudden sprints."
If you injure your knee once, your career as a player is over.
The physical coach finished the explanation with terrifying words and intensively managed Hoyoung's posture correction and coordination training.
In addition to controlling my diet and increasing the amount of exercise I had to do in certain areas, I had to consistently practice an exercise regimen I had never seen before.
'Put your arms back, bend your knee joints slightly, stick out your stomach this much, pull your chin this much, and hold this posture for 3 minutes…' It
was an exercise to balance the neck and back, and there were more than five different ways to do this exercise.
'The things I have to do are increasing like a mountain.'
I had a lot of talent to develop, but I didn't have enough time to train.
Still, as the timing was timing, I had no choice but to give up one thing.
Since the foundation is more important than anything else, it was preferable to grow evenly rather than focus and make choices.
For a better future.
Hoyoung's winter was warm.
All the sweat was removed from the training ground and the passion was poured into the stadium.
Although I didn't have enough strength to exercise, train, or compete, I was sure to achieve results as I sweated as much as I could.
Hoyoung, who started in the second round of the national league this week, recorded 2 assists and led the team to victory.
Another good news was that his relationship with Oscar was getting better every day.
There was no need to worry about the national league.
Instead, the key point was the Super Championship round of 16 to be held next week on May 8th.
The Super Championship is a competition in which the winners of each state league of the previous year participate to determine the best state in the country.
It was a competition of high authority and status, and the prize money at stake was considerable.
However, we ended up meeting the winner in the round of 16.
Fluminense Football Club.
Not only was it a powerhouse that had won the state league of Rio de Janeiro 29 times, but it was also a team with some of the league's top prospects.
Carlos called Hoyoung aside and spoke.
"Oscar Woo Ho-young. "Starting today, you two will begin special training to attack Fluminense's defense."
"Suddenly? "Is there a good prospect in the opposing defense?"
When Oscar asked excitedly, Carlos' face took on a serious look.
"Oscar, I don't know for sure since you came early this year, but there is a monster at Fluminense FC that you don't know if he's a striker or a defender. Therefore, your first-line role is key."
"Who is that?"
This time Hoyoung asked.
He was such a monster player that when he saw Carlos say that, he somehow felt like he was a player he knew.
Carlos said as he turned over Fluminense FC's power report and showed it to him.
"Remember this. "We will meet at least four times this season."
The cute-looking face of the athlete was attached to the report.
His name is Marcelo Vieira da Silva Junior.
Commonly known as Marcelo.
Along with Robinho, he was a defensive prospect known as Brazil's 'school boy'.
The power report included a comparison of the power of both teams and detailed records.
'It's not even an adult team, but it's amazing.'
Hoyoung was surprised by the systematic system and was once again surprised that Sao Paulo FC's record last year was far behind.
"I heard last year's U15 team was hit hard by this guy."
"Marcelo?"
"okay."
It was one of the reasons Carlos brought Hoyoung to the U15s.
This was to make up for the U15 team's chronic lack of attacking resources, but it was also because they needed a strong pillar who could take the pressure off and put pressure on the opposing defense at the same time.
"Marcelo's pressing ability comes from instantaneous speed. He clings to the attacker before he even gets the ball and doesn't give him any space. "Do you understand what I'm saying?"
It wasn't Oscar scratching his ears, but Hoyoung fully understood.
"So you're saying I need to take advantage of my speed to escape Marcelo's pressure? At the same time, I put pressure on the first line to prevent him from overlapping."
"!"
The thought, "That's pretty cool," appeared on Carlos' face.
I didn't expect much, but Hoyoung's answer went beyond the basics and went beyond the solution.
Since theoretical knowledge is very lacking during childhood, basic knowledge is established through theoretical education and training at least 4 hours a week.
However, it is difficult to know in detail based on that alone.
This was possible because Hoyoung did not ignore theory classes and took them regularly.
Carlos, startled, opened his mouth.
"But it's easier said than done. Marcelo has very good technical skills. Moreover, not only Marcelo but other defenders are also among the top players in the league."
So your role is very important.
That's what it sounded like to Hoyoung.
Carlos then said.
"Oscar. You should go see a tactical coach. Brenu and Casemiro will be waiting for you."
"yes."
Oscar was scheduled to undergo special training with them.
Then Hoyoung, who was left alone, asked.
"Then what do I train for?"
"You start personal training tomorrow."
"Personal training?"
"Come to the first team training ground tomorrow morning. "I'll introduce you to a good teacher."
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