Makoto Soda, a defender hailing from Osaka, Japan, earns renown for his combative approach on the field, branded with monikers like "Ace Killer" and "Kamisori Fighter." Clad in jersey number 7, he debuts in the Osaka qualifier tournament, unleashing his Kamisori Shot—a horizontal top-spin strike—to devastating effect, clinching critical wins such as his decisive goal against Taichi Nakanishi. His notoriety emerges from a blend of physical dominance and strategic, covert fouls designed to incapacitate rivals, tactics that test even elite opponents like Tsubasa Oozora in their early clashes. The Boys' Fight arc sees his rivalry with Tsubasa escalate after he injures the latter’s leg in a Nankatsu vs. Azumaichi match. Post-defeat, his on-field ferocity mellows into an off-pitch relaxed demeanor. Later, as part of the All Japan Jr. Youth team in the J Boys' Challenge arc, his impulsiveness resurfaces during a clash with France, resulting in expulsion after two yellow cards for fouling Napoleon. Excluded from the World Youth squad initially due to predictable playstyle under coach Minato Gamo, he hones his craft through relentless training, eventually rejoining to showcase refined versatility in the Asian preliminaries. Opting to prioritize national duty over the J-League post-high school, he later aligns with Gamba Osaka in the Road to 2002 arc. By the Golden-23 and Rising Sun narratives, he cements his status as Japan’s defensive linchpin. His arsenal features precision-driven techniques like the Razor Shot, Razor Pass, and Razor Tackle, all marked by slicing spins. Though the Kamisori Shot remains his hallmark, he briefly dabbles with the Drive Shot in youth before discarding it. Spin-offs such as *Captain Tsubasa ZERO* highlight his "Ace Killer" trait, neutralizing star players by 35%, while Tecmo’s games place him at Tatsunami High and Nanbu University Fussball, underscoring his tenacity and tactical fouls. In *Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team*’s NEXT DREAM arc, he joins Bremen, balancing aggressive marking with offensive surges via Razor Pass and Arranque Cortante. His trajectory weaves raw aggression with disciplined evolution, transitioning from a volatile enforcer to a calculated defender adept at thriving in elite arenas.