Genzo Wakabayashi, recognized internationally as Benji Price, emerges from a wealthy Japanese lineage, his childhood marked by prodigious goalkeeping talent and an unrelenting ambition to dominate the sport. Under coach Tatsuo Mikami’s rigorous tutelage, his disciplined foundation took shape, with Mikami foreseeing his capacity to redefine Japanese football. Leading Shutetsu’s elementary team, his initially aloof demeanor masked a fierce dedication to collective success; teammates rallied behind him once recognizing his authentic drive to elevate their skills. A street match against Tsubasa Ozora (Oliver Atom) sparked a transformative rivalry when Tsubasa’s unorthodox tactics breached his defenses. This defeat ignited Wakabayashi’s resolve, driving grueling training regimens with Mikami and senior players. At 12, he relocated to Germany, confronting hostility at Hamburger SV’s youth academy. Resilience earned him respect, while clashes with Karl Heinz Schneider evolved into a bond of mutual challenge and camaraderie. Adapting swiftly, he mastered German and dominated his age group as a goalkeeper. Professionally, he juggled club excellence with anchoring Japan’s national squad. Though strategically positioned as Japan’s secondary goalkeeper in the U-16 World Cup, he proved indispensable in pivotal moments, notably replacing the injured Wakashimazu in the final against Germany. Beyond saves, his multilingual skills bridged communication gaps, and blunt critiques of teammates like Kojiro Hyuga, though contentious, aimed to sharpen their competitive edge. Persistent injuries tested his career: fractured arms from strikes by Cruyfford Brian and Stefan Levin, and a retinal injury during Olympic qualifiers against Australia underscored his willingness to sacrifice physically. Each recovery reignited his contributions, even as coaching disputes at Hamburg briefly exiled him from club duties. Once prideful and solitary, Wakabayashi matured into a strategic leader prioritizing team cohesion. Early arrogance faded through humbling defeats and rivalries, revealing loyalty and humility. His mentorship of backups like Yuzo Morisaki and enduring bonds with Schneider and Mikami mirrored his growth. Renowned as the "Super Great Goal Keeper," his technical precision countered escalating power shots, embodying Japan’s football ascent through relentless ambition and collective triumph.