Chapter 11: 011. FC Chaboom(1)
It is only natural for a miner who discovered a gemstone to covet it.
Moreover, there are no borders in front of soccer.
Whether they are black, white, or Asian, good people should be brought in by spending money, and people who are likely to be good should be brought in before spending money.
That was Carlos' iron rule.
"Your son is like a gemstone that needs to be crafted. "First of all, I would like to ask you about signing a youth contract while receiving professional training at our club's academy. What do you think?"
While the couple and Carlos were talking, Hoyoung was preoccupied with something else.
[Choose the talent you want to pursue.]
-Ball cutting (B)
-Good ball blocking (C)
'If both are defensive abilities, they are definitely B grade.'
As soon as he got the ball cutting (B), it was Douglas Costa's turn.
[Choose the talent you want to pursue.]
-Soccer prodigy (B+)
-Fast legs as fast as a Lamborghini (A)
-A king of ups and downs who goes back and forth between genius and genius (C)
"Hmm."
I had such a happy time deciding what to choose.
'I already have a B+ for soccer prodigy, so what happens if I try to get it again?'
I thought about it carefully.
If you bring it for no reason and nothing happens, it will be a disaster.
'Then you have legs that look like a Lamborghini?'
Men have always been tempted by sports cars, but Hoyoung decided to think a little more rationally.
'It's a one-off thing, but for now, I have a chance to hit and run.'
Although he runs slowly when receiving an infiltration pass, he can display explosive speed as long as he has the ball.
The problem was that writing like eating was hard on my knees.
'hmm. Then it would be better to complement it with fast legs. There are a lot of soccer prodigies in the world, but there aren't many who have exceptionally good speed.'
Moreover, off-the-ball movement is vital for soccer players.
In order to easily carry out these tasks, such as destroying the offside trap and collapsing the defensive formation, a quick main effort was needed.
'Good.'
After making his decision, Hoyoung chose a stable path instead of taking a gamble.
[Woo Ho-young]
Talents
-Soccer prodigy (B+)
-Quite heavy mid-distance shot (C)
-Healthman's solid muscles (C)
-Stylish free kick (C-)
-Chaminator's hitting and running (U)
-Like a Lamborghini Fast legs (A)
-Ball cutting in an instant (B)
'Awesome.'
Hoyoung, who gained fast legs, felt his legs become energized.
I felt like I could go to the elementary school track and field competition and win a gold medal right now.
'This is also a scam.'
A truly infinite talent.
It was thrilling just to think about it.
If he continues like this in the future, wouldn't he be able to become a truly unprecedented soccer player?
It was the moment when Hoyoung's lips were about to split wide.
[It takes 7 days to fully import the talent. You cannot covet other talents for 7 days.]
'I guess I gorged on too many talents today.'
Considering Cha Doo-rim's talent, which took 30 days to digest, it was still good.
It seemed like all I needed to do was train my existing talents for the next week.
But then someone suddenly appeared and held up a microphone.
"Woo Ho-young scored a hat trick today! "You seem to be in a great mood!"
It was announcer Choi Seong-don who took advantage of the interlude and came onto the field.
Hoyoung answered.
"yes. "It's unfortunate that we lost the game, but it's okay."
"ha ha ha. "Even though you lost the match, does this mean you acknowledge your opponent?"
"hmm. "Winning or losing is important, but more than anything, I really wanted to score a goal today."
"Is that so? Now that I think about it, you ran harder today than last time. Is there any special reason?"
"I wanted to show that I can score goals even against foreign teams. "Some people said I couldn't do it."
"haha. Are you saying it was a stimulus? "How should I be grateful to those people?"
"yes. "Anti-fans are also fans."
"ah!! yes "I enjoyed listening to Woo Ho-young's interview!"
Even though it wasn't a live broadcast, announcer Choi Seong-don was embarrassed and hurriedly turned the microphone.
"Hahaha!"
Loud laughter erupted among the production crew.
PD Choi, who was at the center, was impressed.
"Ah, he's a real hitter."
I had a feeling that this episode would be a huge hit in viewer ratings.
After finishing filming, Hoyoung's family was on their way home, and Woo Hwang-seon's purple Elantra turned around and stopped at a charcoal grilled rib restaurant.
"son. "It's my first time eating out today!"
"downpour!"
Is this to commemorate a hat trick?
Hoyoung was surprised at the scale, which was larger than usual.
But after taking a seat at the restaurant, I realized the real reason I ate out.
"Recruiting a woman…? In São Paulo?"
"huh. Hoyoung, listen carefully. "Once you enter the academy, it will be decided through regular tests, but FIFA is not allowing that right now."
Kim Hee-sun, who knows a lot about soccer, explained it in an easy-to-understand way for her young son.
"Do you know what I mean? So, our Hoyoung is still young…"
"I understand! So you're saying I'm too young to go abroad alone, right? "If it was original."
"yes! "How is my son so smart?"
Because it was such a famous rule, Hoyoung had been familiar with it for a long time.
Article 19 of the FIFA transfer provisions stipulates that players can only transfer overseas when they are 18 years of age or older.
There were some exceptions to the system to protect the human rights of young players, but none of them applied to Hoyoung.
It was possible to do this by using expedient methods, but to do so, the family would have to move to Brazil and work.
'Practically impossible…'
I had no choice but to accept the disciplinary action and go.
'Well, it's not like I'm going anywhere, it's something that happens often. Otherwise, you can just ask the club for help.'
Even if there was a problem, there was nothing that could become an obstacle in the future.
And the fact that Sao Paulo FC was already considering a youth contract meant that they already had a plan in place, so there was nothing to worry about.
After organizing his thoughts, Hoyoung opened his mouth.
"But why did you leave without saying anything to me? "That coach named Carlos."
"I did it because I didn't want to be a burden. There are a lot of people, including reporters, who are interested in our Hoyoung, right? So, he had a very brief talk with his mom and dad and left."
"Ah, so what did you say?"
At that moment, Woo Hwang-seon loudly intervened as if he had been waiting.
"Of course I said no!"
"Yes?!"
"I just said something about how I could send my son who is only ten years old abroad. "Absolutely not!"
"Yes…?!"
Just before Hoyoung collapsed, Woo Hwang-seon smiled brightly and changed his words.
"It's a joke, son!"
"What is it!!"
Well, my father, who was as much a soccer fanatic as me, couldn't have done that.
"Dad was weak in foreign languages, so I just said thank you and left. "Your mother did all the negotiating."
Sigh.
Hoyoung's gaze turned to Kim Hee-seon.
"Mom?"
"Mom said it's okay as long as my Hoyoung likes it."
"Yes!"
"Do you like it that much?"
"sure!!"
brazil.
How could you not like the fact that you can study abroad in a country that is inseparable from soccer?
Class S from the best academy in the country?
Sorry, but it was on a different level.
It's not that Cha Bum-gon's soccer class is low, but the standard of Sao Paulo FC is high.
'How many superstars were born there?'
An opportunity to learn things different from European football.
Moreover, it was a golden opportunity to acquire the talents of South American gods.
If you get everything you can there and go on to the European stage, there will be no better icing on the cake.
Moreover, this was not just studying abroad.
If I signed a youth contract, I could play soccer and earn money.
but.
"Hoyoung. I heard there are a couple of Korean friends there… but the language is a problem. "Brazil speaks Portuguese."
"are you okay. "You can learn from today!"
Hoyoung wanted to leave as soon as possible, thinking that something would work out if they clashed.
I wanted to go to a country that was good at soccer, whether it was Brazil or Europe, and learn professionally.
'But the youth competition has to end anyway.'
To follow Carlos, he had to wait until Sao Paulo FC finished the World Youth Championship.
So what should I do until then?
'hmm. I heard that FC Chaboom is also participating in the competition.'
I immediately turned on my computer and searched for information.
"and. "As many as 16 teams are participating."
Group A
Brazil (Sao Paulo FC youth team)
Japan (Under-13 national team)
Mexico (Under-13 national team)
England (Wolfhampton youth team)
Group B
South Africa (Kaizer Chiefs youth team)
Paraguay (Under-13 national team)
Germany (VFB Stuttgart youth team)
Korea (Under-13 national team)
Group C
Poland (Under-13 national team)
Korea (FC Chaboom youth team)
Sweden (Dugadence IF youth team)
Portugal (FC Porto youth team)
Group D
Denmark (FC Copenhagen),
France (FC Metz),
Ireland (under-13 national team),
Turkey (Galatasaray youth team),
truly a festival for the world's youth.
'Isn't this a really high-end buffet?!'
Hoyoung looked at other articles.
[MBS World Youth Soccer Tournament opening fanfare on the 18th. Final entry closes on the 16th….]
'If it's the 16th, then 5 days later.'
There was still a chance.
At the same time, there was one problem.
"Ouch."
Mild knee pain.
It didn't hurt this much during the game, but the pain started coming after I got home.
'I did push myself a little too hard today.'
I felt the need to be careful going forward.
I also thought that I needed to develop the physical strength to be able to use soccer techniques reliably.
Good footwork is not the only thing that comes with great technique, and there is a price behind fancy techniques.
For example, Brazil's Ronaldo frequently suffered injuries due to his play that overworked his thigh muscles and knees.
'That's why you need to do injury prevention training from time to time.'
Excessive greed was prohibited.
"Uryacha!"
"Hoyoung. what's the matter? "Do your legs hurt?"
As Hoyoung did the stretching exercises he learned at the academy, Kim Hee-sun asked with a worried look.
Hoyoung waved his hand.
"I guess I'm growing taller! ha ha ha!"
I didn't want to worry you.
However, Kim Hee-sun seemed to have sensed those feelings and came over and massaged Ho-young's legs.
"Hoyoung. If it's hard, you can quit. "Mom, it's best for Hoyoung to be healthy."
Mom is healthy too.
Holding those words in his heart, Hoyoung spoke succinctly.
"yes."
Slurp.
As I lay down receiving my mother's massage, my eyes soon closed.
I guess mom's hands are weak.
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