Patty, formally Sanae Nakazawa (中沢 早苗) in Japanese and later Sanae Ozora (大空 早苗) after marriage, is a central figure in the Captain Tsubasa franchise. International adaptations know her as Patricia "Patty" Gatsby in European releases and Haydee Amor in Latin American dubs. As a child in Nankatsu, she led the cheerleading club for Nankatsu Elementary School's football team, bursting with tomboyish, boisterous energy that earned her the "Anego" (big sister) nickname. She consciously cultivated more feminine traits over time. Her admiration for Oliver Atom (Tsubasa Ozora) ignited when she caught sight of his intense passion and technical skill during matches, transforming her into his most fervent supporter. In middle school, she became assistant manager for the Nankatsu Middle School football club, working with her best friend Yukari Nishimoto. Her romantic feelings for Oliver deepened, especially after his injury in the National Middle School Soccer Tournament. Though confessing directly proved difficult, her devotion was clear to the entire team. During this time, she faced romantic rivalry from fellow manager Kumi Sugimoto. Oliver reciprocated her feelings after the Junior International Tournament in France, following Kumi's rejected confession. Their bond solidified when Oliver confronted and defeated schoolmate Koshi Kanda, who had aggressively pursued Sanae. A three-year separation followed Oliver's move to Brazil after middle school. Determined to reunite, Sanae worked at the family restaurant Demy's (an allusion to Denny's) to save for travel. Her initial trip to São Paulo proved challenging as Oliver had relocated, but they reunited just before her departure. This visit reignited her spirit, and she resumed her role as the passionate, fist-pumping leader of the Japan Youth supporters club during the World Youth tournament. After Japan's performance, Oliver proposed at the stadium, presenting an engagement ring alongside his training ball. They married soon after in a Western-style ceremony surrounded by friends. Accompanying Oliver's advancing career, Sanae relocated with him to Barcelona, Spain. She provided steadfast emotional support through challenges like his temporary demotion to Barcelona B. Later, she discovered she was pregnant with twins, sharing the news after a significant match. During the Rising Sun arc, her pregnancy became a focal point: medical estimates placed the due date coinciding with the Madrid Olympics finals, which she saw as fate. To ensure family support during childbirth, she returned to Nankatsu, residing with Oliver's mother Natsuko and receiving care from her own mother and friend Anabel. Across all animated films and OVAs, Sanae consistently appears as a cheerleader and manager for the U-14 Japan and Japan Jr. teams. In the 2001 anime adaptation *Road to 2002*, her marital status differs slightly from the manga; she and Oliver remain engaged but unmarried, sustaining a long-distance relationship while he plays in Brazil and Spain. Her core traits encompass fierce loyalty, occasional flashes of jealousy, impulsiveness, and a deeply rooted drive to support individuals relentlessly pursuing their dreams. Her journey evolves from a spirited, boyish cheerleader to a determined partner and expectant mother, reflecting her constant presence in Oliver's life and the broader story.