Kazuhiko Katou captains Ryouzan High School, the team that won the Summer Inter High Schools Tournament. He's known as the "King" of high school soccer—a nickname that fits his commanding presence on the field and his ability to shift momentum through pure force of will. He can rally supporters, inject energy into a flagging team, and turn the tide when things look bad.
Off the pitch, he's genuinely likeable despite first impressions. At the tournament draw, he came across as cocky to players like Hisahito Mizuki and Kaoru Indou, but it's clear that's just surface swagger. The real Katou showed up when he visited Seiseki's locker room to congratulate them after they beat his team—that kind of sportsmanship tells you everything.
He's been a regular starter since his first year and ranks among the top ten high school players in the country. As a defensive midfielder, he's considered the best in his position, possibly the best all-around player in high school soccer, which earned him a spot on the national team. His game is built on tireless energy and tactical intelligence. Opponents and teammates alike marvel at how he shows up everywhere—his stamina is genuinely elite, and his understanding of play is so sharp that other standouts like Tsukushi get compared to him. Jin actually suggested Tsukushi study Katou's positioning and movement as a model.
Likes: The TV interview show Jounetsu Tairiku and Disneyland
Dislikes: Eggplant
Special skill: Cleaning and beard maintenance
Favorite saying: "There is one single thread binding my way together."
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