Haruhisa Kuribayashi, a football prodigy renowned for technical brilliance and strategic acumen, relentlessly pursues his ambition to become the world’s top player. Born June 13, his 178 cm athletic frame, sharp upward-styled black hair, and intense gaze reflect his disciplined focus. Raised in Barcelona, Spain, his path began when Barcelona FC’s academy scouted him after a tryout where he eclipsed future rival Demian Cant. A transformative moment arrived during a Barcelona vs. SC Sabadell match, where witnessing Tatsuya Fukuda’s playstyle ignited his dedication. Yet Demian’s rapid mastery of Fukuda’s techniques later overwhelmed Kuribayashi, leaving him injured and humbled—a setback fueling his resolve. Relocating to Japan due to his father’s career, he joined Tokyo City Esperion’s youth academy. By 13, his prodigious talent secured practice sessions with the senior team, guided by coach Akitaka Shiba’s insistence on refining both skill and mentality. Ascending to Youth A-team playmaker, he orchestrated plays with visionary adaptability, later proving instrumental in senior matches—delivering a pivotal assist against Tosu and shaping the five-lanes strategy versus Funabashi Academy. A red card clash with Ashito Aoi during the latter game tested his composure, yet he rallied teammates to salvage a draw. Kuribayashi’s mentorship emerges through calculated exchanges with Ashito, discreetly analyzing his matches and trading tactical insights for Hana Ichijo’s nutrition plans. Promoted early to Esperion’s senior squad under a contract expiring at 18 to ease a European transition, the club’s faith mirrors his own unwavering goal: a return to Spain, echoing his Barcelona-rooted beginnings. Though often perceived as aloof, his quiet intensity masks a devotion to collective triumph. He spearheaded efforts during Taira Nakamura’s farewell match and demanded inclusion in the Alkass Cup clash against Barcelona’s youth. Reserved yet perceptive, he quietly acknowledges bonds—attending Nagisa Akutsu’s mother’s funeral and valuing Akutsu’s role in the team. Adapting to senior-level demands, he balances rising fame with humility, confronting past rivals like Demian while honing technical mastery. His precise headers and pressure-defying creativity became study material for Ashito, amplifying his influence. A blend of tactical ingenuity, resilience, and global ambition cements Kuribayashi as Esperion’s cornerstone in their quest to compete among football’s elite.