Jun Misugi
Birth date: June 23
National team jersey number: #14
Position: Defender / Part-time coach
Nicknames: Field Prince, Ace of Glass
Special techniques: Drive shoot, off-side strategy
Jun Misugi is one of Japan's most talented defenders—the kind of player coaches dream about. But he's also haunted by a serious heart condition that limits his playing time in almost every match. During the Argentina game, Japan's coach found himself thinking what could have been: if Jun were healthy, he'd probably be the country's top player, maybe even surpassing Tsubasa. He proved that point by scoring Japan's crucial final goal in that match anyway. By the World Youth Series, he'd made a full recovery.
What sets Jun apart isn't just his technical ability. He's got the kind of football intelligence that lets him read an opposing team's formation and tactics from the sidelines, and on the field, he can control how opponents move almost like he's playing chess. He's strong-willed and thoughtful—the type of player who earns respect through dedication and smarts as much as raw skill. His drive shoot and understanding of off-side strategy make him dangerous even when he's limited by injury.
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