Shinichi Sakamoto

Tsubasa Oozora

Tsubasa, the title character, is a boy who was destined to become a born soccer player. His name translates to “Big Sky Wings”. His love and dedication towards the game are​ truly

Ryou Ishizaki

Ishizaki Ryo is Tsubasa Ozora´s best friend since the story's very beginning. He lives in the city of Nankatsu, Shizuoka and is introduced as the captain of the until then very uns

Tarou Misaki

He came to Nankatsu a few days after Tsubasa, whom he becomes his best friend. Taro moves from one place to another, following his father who works as a traveling artist. Before he

Kojirou Hyuuga

To help his family, Kojiro Hyuga wants to be a professional player, an ace striker. His devotion to football and his persistence to shoot the goal is outstanding. He was both Tsuba

Roberto Hongou

He is a former member of the Brazil national football team and mentor of Tsubasa.

Jun Misugi

Jun Misugi is easily one of Japan’s best players. Unfortunately, his failing heart condition forces him to play for only a short time almost every game. During Japan's match agains

Tadashi Shiroyama

Tadashi is the coach of Nankatsu SC and U-13 Japan.

Akira Ichinose

He's a member of Musashi FC's forward trio. He wears the jersey #9.

Karl-Heinz Schneider

Karl-Heinz Schneider is the captain, ace striker and one of the top players in Germany's national team.

Mitsuru Sano

Shun Nitta

Shun Nitta is Japan's current second choice forward after Kojiro Hyuga and is a regular starting member of the team. He is one year younger than most of the Golden Generation.

Ken Wakashimazu

Yuzo Morisaki

Yuzo is a keeper from Japan, and the third keeper for Japan.

Hajime Taki

Mamoru Izawa

Mamoru is a wide midfielder from Japan.

Genzou Wakabayashi

Genzo Wakabayashi is an extraordinary goalkeeper who can catch almost anything thrown at him. Not many shots can come past Genzo. A charismatic guy, Genzo is also loyal to his frie

Takeshi Kishida

Takeshi is a full-back defender and defensive midfielder from Japan.

Natsuko Oozora

Tsubasa's mother.