Captain Tsubasa GOLDEN-23

日向小次郎

岬太郎

三杉淳

Misugi was first introduced in Captain Tsubasa (1981), chapter 15. He is one of Japan's pivotal players and is considered a "football genius", similar to Tsubasa Ozora. When he captained Musashi, he wore the jersey #14, then #24, #6 and #14 at present for Japan. The #14 on his back was after the Dutch superstar Johan Cruyff — his idol. In the 2018 anime, Misugi is depicted to be left-footed although he is proficient to dribble and pass with both feet. Being an allrounder, over the years Misugi has proven himself the true leader and backbone of Japan's defense with his good technical ability, savvy tactics and immense courage as well as determination.

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松山光

Matsuyama is a main defender for Japan and wears the jersey #12. When he captained the Furano, he wore the jersey #10. He has taken the role of captain for Japan on several occasions, even replacing Kojiro Hyuga or Taro Misaki as the role of main leader.

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石崎了

大空翼

Tsubasa Ozora is a prodigious association football player who dreams of winning the FIFA World Cup for Japan one day. The series follows Tsubasa's growth from primary school life in Japan, to other teams in other countries as well as Japan's national team.

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若林源三

若島津健

Ken Wakashimazu (若島津 健, Wakashimazu Ken) is Japan's best second goalkeeper and a U-22 forward. He is well known for his karate style when playing football.

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新田瞬

Shun Nitta (新田 瞬, Nitta Shun) is Japan's current second choice forward after Kojiro Hyuga and is a regular starting member of the team. He is one year younger than most of the Golden Generation.

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