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Description
Makoto Soda, a defender from Osaka prefecture, Japan, first emerged as the aggressive captain of Azumaichi Middle School. His physically intense tackles, designed to injure opponents without referee detection, combined with notable speed and the ability to impart significant spin on the ball, earned him nicknames like "Ace Killer" and "Kamisori Fighter." In the Osaka qualifiers, he scored a winning goal against Taichi Nakanishi using his signature Kamisori Shot, a technique featuring sharp horizontal top-spin that deceived goalkeepers. His aggression peaked against Nankatsu, where he injured Tsubasa Ozora's leg. However, Nankatsu won through tactical adjustments, and this defeat prompted a shift in Soda's behavior towards a more composed on-field attitude.
Selected for the All Japan Jr. Youth team, Soda played in the International Jr. Youth Tournament. During a match against France, he received two yellow cards while marking Louis Napoleon, who exploited Soda's impulsive temperament to provoke his expulsion.
In the World Youth arc, Soda initially bypassed the J-League after high school to focus on the national team. Coach Minato Gamo excluded him due to the one-dimensional nature of his playing style. After intensive training to diversify his skills, Soda returned for the second round of the Asian preliminaries. His professional career progressed with Gamba Osaka in the Road to 2002 storyline. He continued as a defender for Japan in subsequent arcs (Golden-23, Rising Sun), representing the U-23 and Olympic teams.
Soda's techniques are characterized by sharp, curved trajectories, primarily the Kamisori Shoot (Razor Shot), Kamisori Pass (Razor Pass), and Kamisori Tackle (Razor Tackle). He once attempted but abandoned learning the Drive Shot despite potential.
Physically, Soda stands at 178 cm tall and weighs 63 kg as an adult. He measured 168 cm and 55 kg during middle school, growing to 176 cm in high school. His playing positions include left-back and right-back for Japan's youth national teams, where he was a regular starter.
Soda accumulated significant international match experience: 12 matches (672 minutes) with 3 goals and 1 assist for Japan's U-15 team during middle school; 17 matches (1,497 minutes) with 3 goals and 2 assists in high school (U-19); and 50 matches (4,066 minutes) with 6 goals and 4 assists professionally for Gamba Osaka and Japan's senior/U-23 teams.
Regionally, Soda is recognized as Guillermo Peterson in Latin America, Ralph Peterson in Europe, and Hayan in Arabic dub.
Selected for the All Japan Jr. Youth team, Soda played in the International Jr. Youth Tournament. During a match against France, he received two yellow cards while marking Louis Napoleon, who exploited Soda's impulsive temperament to provoke his expulsion.
In the World Youth arc, Soda initially bypassed the J-League after high school to focus on the national team. Coach Minato Gamo excluded him due to the one-dimensional nature of his playing style. After intensive training to diversify his skills, Soda returned for the second round of the Asian preliminaries. His professional career progressed with Gamba Osaka in the Road to 2002 storyline. He continued as a defender for Japan in subsequent arcs (Golden-23, Rising Sun), representing the U-23 and Olympic teams.
Soda's techniques are characterized by sharp, curved trajectories, primarily the Kamisori Shoot (Razor Shot), Kamisori Pass (Razor Pass), and Kamisori Tackle (Razor Tackle). He once attempted but abandoned learning the Drive Shot despite potential.
Physically, Soda stands at 178 cm tall and weighs 63 kg as an adult. He measured 168 cm and 55 kg during middle school, growing to 176 cm in high school. His playing positions include left-back and right-back for Japan's youth national teams, where he was a regular starter.
Soda accumulated significant international match experience: 12 matches (672 minutes) with 3 goals and 1 assist for Japan's U-15 team during middle school; 17 matches (1,497 minutes) with 3 goals and 2 assists in high school (U-19); and 50 matches (4,066 minutes) with 6 goals and 4 assists professionally for Gamba Osaka and Japan's senior/U-23 teams.
Regionally, Soda is recognized as Guillermo Peterson in Latin America, Ralph Peterson in Europe, and Hayan in Arabic dub.