Ben Becker, known as Taro Misaki in the original Japanese version, is a central character. Frequent childhood relocations due to his landscape painter father Ichiro Misaki's career hindered lasting friendships. Before settling in Nankatsu, he played soccer at Meiwa FC with Kojiro Hyuga, Takeshi Sawada, and Ken Wakashimazu, and later at Furano Elementary Soccer Club with Hikaru Matsuyama and Oda. Joining the Nankatsu elementary school team, he replaced an injured Ryo Ishizaki during a critical match, marking the birth of the "Golden Combi" partnership with Tsubasa Ozora. This collaboration became foundational for Japan's soccer success. After winning the national championship, he moved to France with his father, refusing his estranged mother's request to live with her new family. During high school, he played for Nankatsu but suffered repeated defeats against Hyuga's Toho Academy, securing a single victory only during Hyuga's absence. Initially prioritizing the Japan Youth team over joining a J-League club, he was later excluded from the squad. This prompted him to travel globally, studying diverse soccer styles before proving his worth in a challenge match to return. Ahead of the World Youth tournament, he sustained a severe leg injury saving his half-sister Yoshiko from a bus accident. Doctors warned exceeding 30 minutes of playtime risked his career, yet he defied this during the final against Brazil. His assist for the winning goal exacerbated the injury, requiring extensive rehabilitation. Following recovery, he joined J-League's Jubilo Iwata, confirming his abilities were intact during his debut against Urawa Reds. On the Olympic team, he formed the "3M" trio with Matsuyama and Jun Misugi, contributing significantly in the Asian qualifiers. He scored decisive goals against Australia and Olympic Argentina, securing Japan's advancement. He also developed the crucial S.S.S. technique against U-22 Nigeria. Ahead of the Madrid Olympics, he and Tsubasa refined the "High Speed Tornado Sky Alpha" technique, executing it successfully against Germany with Ishizaki's assistance. Personality-wise, he is introverted and soft-spoken, contrasting assertive teammates. His transient upbringing fostered self-reliance and an initial preference for assists over scoring, though he evolved into a decisive playmaker. Academic excellence and resilience define him, overcoming familial estrangement and multiple injuries. His technical skills include precise passes, the Boomerang Shot, and collaborative techniques like the Golden Combi's maneuvers.