Playmaker

Ethan Voss lived with a quiet regret that he never let go. Undone by tragedy, letting his dream slip away. Once a promising midfielder on the verge of breaking through, he faded into obscurity, trading boots and ambition for weekend matches and what-ifs on football scenarios. Until the impossible happened. Thrown back in time to his 18-year-old self in 2017, Ethan wakes up not only with a second chance—but with a mysterious Template System. In a world where raw talent isn't enough, where discipline, politics, ego, rivalries, and pressure complicate every move, Ethan must navigate the brutal road to professional football with one goal: no mistakes. Not this time. This isn't just a redemption story. It's the comeback of a lifetime.

To his teachers and his devoted single mother, Kai Anargya is the perfect son and a model student. A physics prodigy at his prestigious Indonesian high school, he is on a clear and direct path to becoming a doctor, fulfilling the dreams his mother has sacrificed everything for. His life is a carefully constructed world of perfect scores, academic olympiads, and unwavering discipline. But every afternoon, Kai leads a secret second life. Away from the sterile world of academia, he trades his neat uniform for the number 10 jersey of his school's football team. On the dusty, imperfect pitch, he is not the quiet genius, but an intuitive and brilliant playmaker—the heart of the team and the engine for their ambitions in the upcoming Student Cup. Football is the only place where he feels truly alive, the only world where his heart overrules his head. This delicate balance is shattered when his mother discovers his secret. Haunted by the memory of Kai's father, a former footballer whose career and life were ruined by a devastating injury, she forbids him from playing. She forces him to make an impossible choice: abandon the 'meaningless' game of football or risk losing her support and the bright future she has meticulously planned for him. With the biggest tournament of his high school career just days away, Kai is trapped. His team, led by his best friend Bima, is counting on him. His mother is watching his every move. He is torn between loyalty to his mother's dream and loyalty to his own. As he navigates a dangerous web of lies and secret practices, Kai must decide which goal is more important: the one his mother has set for his future, or the one he is destined to score on the pitch.

Nation – Vaelora, a fast-rising island nation obsessed with speed, strength, and honor. After decades of internal conflict, Hasteball was created to unite the youth through competition and resolve. --- The Sport: Hasteball Objective: Score more points than the opposing team by throwing the ball into small, semi-circle shaped goal posts. Match Duration: 60 minutes (2 halves, 30 minutes each). Field: Rectangular grassy pitch, marked at the halfway line. Team Setup: 5 active players 3 substitutes 1 coach and 1 captain (identified by a colored wristband) Start: Coin toss. Defensive player begins play from their goal line. Passing: Hand passes and throws only. Legs can’t touch the ball. Scoring: Each goal = 1 point. Fouls: Touching the ball in another player’s hand: forced drop or foul. Physical contact (grabbing/hitting): foul and 1-point deduction. Serious fouls: point deducted + free run awarded. Equipment: Team jersey, shorts, long socks, knee pads, sleeves, face guard, colored captain wristband. --- Positions (Unique to Hasteball): 1. Blitzer – The fastest player. Specializes in breakaways and counterattacks. Starts plays after interceptions. 2. Anchor – The defensive wall. Guards the goal area and initiates resets. 3. Threader – Playmaker. Reads the field and creates pass paths—must have elite reflexes. 4. Pulse – The stamina core. Covers the most ground, links defense to offense. 5. Shockline – Aggressive scorer. Handles direct shots on goal, specializes in dodging and scoring under pressure. --- Main Characters: 1. MC – Kael Drayden Team: Valkyris Haste Academy Position: Shockline A violent genius with unmatched agility and an obsession with becoming the "Fastest to Score." He plays recklessly, often clashing with teammates and coaches. He views Hasteball not just as a sport—but as war. Driven by the thrill of outpacing everyone, he constantly challenges tradition. 2. Deuteragonist – Mizu Taiyo Team: Valkyris Haste Academy Position: Threader Calm, smart, and underestimated. He has quick reflexes, a strategic mind, and often plays the role of a glue guy. Though not physically imposing, he can outthink almost any opponent and is Kael’s emotional anchor—and eventual best friend.

"The Multiversal Playmaker" is set in a futuristic multiverse where football is the dominant sport, featuring a complex league system spanning from district to universe, with strict age divisions and professional levels. Our protagonist is Ackah Emile, a prodigious football talent hailing from the slums of Aluro. At the young age of nine, Ackah accidentally activates a mysterious "System" in ancient ruins, a secret tool that provides him with tasks and rewards to enhance his footballing skills. He keeps the System a secret from his family, driven by the desire to use it to earn money and improve their lives. We learn that others in the multiverse also possess similar "Systems," with rich elites and top clubs even creating them for their young players, establishing a world of hidden advantages and intense competition. Despite the presence of these other systems, Ackah's talent shines through. By the age of sixteen, he achieves the unprecedented feat of reaching the professional level, earning him the "Globe Rising Star Award" and numerous other accolades. Along his journey, Ackah encounters Pragty Zach, a kind and honest self-made businessman and football enthusiast, who offers to become his manager to protect him from exploitation and promises to care for Ackah's mother and sisters. Pragty's daughter, Aria, the same age as Ackah, becomes his personal secretary, leading to an instant and powerful attraction between them. The story's world is further fleshed out with the creation of the Universal Football Federation (UFF) as the overarching governing body, alongside individual national football associations. We've established a rich tapestry of club and national team leagues and cups at various levels, complete with legendary players, record-breaking achievements, and immense financial power concentrated at the top, with club net worths exceeding 80 trillion GSC and top player weekly wages reaching millions. The latest development in Ackah's remarkable journey sees him called up to the national team at the age of sixteen and a half, making him the youngest player ever to achieve this prestigious milestone across the entire multiverse. As he joins the national squad, the club leagues and tournaments have paused for an international break, setting the stage for Ackah to make his mark on the global stage.

Renji Kenjaki–a basketball addict that has the archetypes of 6 roles. Primarily, Aerial, Defender, Playmaker, Slasher, Shot creator, and Spot on Shooter. There were born with 3 archetypes but there was only one that has 6. And that was him. Until he got an accident that made him crippled and half of his bottom became paralyzed. With it, he was depressed and took time to recover. Though even with it all, he still coped up and researched about training regimens and coaching as he become old. Training the next generation as an expert. And when he got old, he retired early and got another accident. Making him go back to the past where he could still run and walk. With the second chance given, he would not take it for granted, they will learn how to fear the all-rounder genius-copycat!

"As a footballer, what do you desire the most?" For most footballers, the answer to that question was very simple, they all wanted the same thing. Besides the goalkeepers, they all wanted to score more goals and win more awards because that was the criteria used to judge the best players. However, Axel was different, just like every other footballer, he wanted to become one of the GOATs of the game if not the goat but he wanted to do it his own way. Why do all the great players and legends have so many goals compared to the assists and none of the so-called great playmakers has been able to reach five hundred assists while a good number of great goal scorers has crossed that number for goals? Is it because assists are harder to pull off compared to goals? No, it's because they are neglected. If most players were to choose between a goal and an assist, they would pick goals all the way but assists are just as important, they all lead to the same result which is contributing toward winning the game. If they are going to put goals ahead, then I am going to put assists ahead, I will surpass all their assists records and put an unbelievable gap between me and them. I will become the first player to reach an unimaginable number of assists, I will become the god of playmakers and no one will ever come close. **** This is my second attempt in trying to write a good football novel so please give this one a read, thank you.

Daniel Arrazi, a 17-year-old English football prodigy at Liverpool's youth academy, dreams of becoming a world star like his idol, Steven Gerrard. His journey is marked by intense matches, crucial decisions, and unwavering determination. Daniel leads his team through pivotal games, including a fierce rivalry with teams in England and a high-stakes UEFA Youth League match against European Giants. Despite an opportunity to join Liverpool's reserve team, Daniel focuses on winning every trophy with the youth squad, showcasing his playmaking prowess and leadership. As Liverpool currently competes in a four-way title race with Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United, Daniel's dedication and skill shine. Follow the journey as he navigates the pressures and expectations of his coaches and the board, all while striving to build a legacy like Gerrard's, leading Liverpool to future greatness and be The GOAT.

Kazeem Olanbiwonnu emerged suddenly on the political terrain, he was a visionary determined to do things right and sanitize the political system in Nigeria, and bring his people out of religious, political, and tribal slavery at all cost. The people must have a sense of belonging to a nation from which they have been estranged even though they live in it. He sets out to remove the evil playmakers and their corrupt devices and manouvres from the picture to have a level ground for rulership when he attains power; he was helped by the Department of Secret Services who had initially recruited him. He succeeded and delivered his people, yet, despite it all, he must be betrayed to make him feel less of a god!! A northern conspiracy forced his “step down,” and the reversion to the old political status of Draconian laws; aided by the last person to ever cross his mind. Ifenkili; his loving wife.

Sometimes, fate gives you a second chance — but only if you’re ready to seize it. At 33, Nico Valen’s football dreams lay in ruins — forgotten by the world, crushed by failure and injury. But just as his life fades away, a divine voice offers him one last shot: Return to the age of 16, and rewrite your story. Back on the pitch with a mysterious system guiding his every move, Nico must navigate the brutal realities of third-division football — no shortcuts, no magic tricks — just raw skill, grit, and unshakable will. From quiet underdog to fiery playmaker, his journey will push him through sweat, pain, and betrayal. Will Nico rise to become the god of the game? Or will the ghosts of his past crush his second chance? If you love intense football battles, gripping character drama, and a system unlike any other — join Nico on his path to glory in God’s Striker.

In the cutthroat world of football, Scott Mason is no prodigy. He’s a playmaker with vision, heart, and a past he can’t outrun. Benched. Doubted. Then handed a shot. From local academies to Europe’s most ruthless training grounds, Scott enters a world where football is no longer just a game—it’s data, politics, obsession, and survival. Where one bad pass can end your dream, and the only thing worse than failing… is being forgotten. Haunted by mistakes, driven by legacy, and pushed by a voice inside his head Scott must decide what kind of player he truly is: A team man? A star? Or something far more dangerous. Because in this world, talent isn’t enough. You play. Or you get played. And the ones who love the game the most… are the ones it breaks the hardest. DISCLAIMER: “This is a work of fiction. Real people, teams, and events may be mentioned for narrative purposes, but the story is entirely fictional and not affiliated with any person or organization.”