Dylan Keats is a prominent forward for the United States national youth soccer team known as Unicorn, which competes in the Football Frontier International tournament. He is also a member of the team’s counterpart, the Star-Spangled Unicorns, in the alternate timeline presented in Inazuma Eleven Orion no Kokuin. His reputation as a top-tier striker is solidified by his remarkable scoring record during the North American qualifiers, which earned him the nickname Mister Goal, also referred to as the Hat-Trick Kid. He is typically a student in middle school, around the eighth or ninth grade.

He is generally portrayed as a very easygoing, friendly, and optimistic individual. Dylan has a relaxed and open demeanor, often greeting others with an enthusiastic and direct manner. He frequently uses English words when he speaks and has a distinctive habit of expressing excitement with the sound gin gin. His bright and cheerful personality makes him a mood maker on the team, lightening the atmosphere with his light-hearted attitude.

Dylan’s primary motivation is to compete at the highest level of the Football Frontier International. He is driven to prove the strength of American soccer and is especially excited to face Japan’s national team, Inazuma Japan, after hearing about their abilities from mutual friends. His initial curiosity about Mark Evans stems from these descriptions, and he looks forward to testing his skills against top international opponents.

His role in the story is that of the ace striker for the American team. He is a key rival during the FFI arc, pushing Inazuma Japan to perform at their best. In the Orion no Kokuin timeline, his role expands to show his resilience and emotional range, as he experiences the frustration and anger of seeing his team targeted by the Orion Foundation’s malicious schemes.

Dylan has several significant relationships. He is almost never seen without his best friend and teammate, Mark Krueger, with whom he shares an exceptionally close bond. He also has a long-standing friendship with Erik Eagle and Bobby Shearer, having known them from their time in America before they returned to Japan. He is shown to be on good terms with players from other national teams, such as Paolo Bianchi, demonstrating his friendly and sociable nature. He is deeply protective of his teammates, as seen in his reaction to Gabriel Jax being injured.

Throughout the series, Dylan’s development is subtle but notable. Initially, he is solely focused on the joy of playing soccer and the excitement of the competition. However, when faced with the corrupt and brutal power of the Orion Foundation, his cheerful demeanor is replaced by anger and a fierce desire for revenge on behalf of his injured teammate, showing a deeper sense of loyalty and a more serious side to his character.

In terms of abilities, Dylan is a technically gifted forward with high kicking power and control. His playing style is characterized by tricky moves that play with opponents. He is known for being a prolific scorer, capable of finding the net from various situations. His signature hissatsu techniques include powerful combination shots. He is able to score with Unicorn Boost, a dynamic shot he performs with Mark Krueger, and Gran Fenrir, a formidable solo attack. His position and scoring instinct make him a constant threat to opposing goalkeepers.