The Football Legends System

The record-breaking news still felt surreal. Fastest to 50 Premier League goals + assists for Manchester United. Nathan, an Overall Rating: S+ player, knew it wasn't just about individual flashes anymore; it was about the relentless grind, the consistent output that carved his name into history. The "Eternal Record Holders" category in the Legacy Archive had become his new obsession, a guide to a path of unwavering dominance. He studied how legends maintained their peak for years, how they approached every game with the same burning desire, no matter the opponent.

He spent extra time practicing his finishing, not just for power, but for repeatable precision. Every shot, every pass, every dribble was a conscious effort to push his numbers higher, to solidify his place. His Unrivaled Dribbling (from Glide of Messi (86%) mastery) was now a natural extension of his will, flowing effortlessly. He was so close to that final 100% mastery, the ultimate refinement of his signature skill.

One crisp morning at Carrington, Erik ten Hag pulled Nathan aside after training. "The numbers speak for themselves, Nathan," the manager said, a rare smile on his face. "But it's not just the goals and assists. It's your presence. You're lifting everyone around you."

Nathan felt a warmth spread through him. That was the real goal – not just individual glory, but elevating the team, leaving a legacy of collective success.

He observed his teammates, knowing their consistent performance was the bedrock of their collective record-breaking ambitions.

Harry Kane – Ability: S | Potential: B+ | Overall Rating: S

The perfect partner for records. His consistent goal-scoring is legendary.

Bruno Fernandes – Ability: A+ | Potential: B+ | Overall Rating: A

Always hungry for goals and assists. Drives the team forward relentlessly.

The next challenge: a home Premier League fixture against Everton. It was the reverse fixture from their tough opening day win at Goodison Park. Nathan knew Everton would be eager for revenge, especially after the narrow 2-1 defeat. They would be physical, disciplined, and determined to spoil United's party.

Nathan used his "Talent Scout" on Everton's key players again, refreshing his memory.

Jordan Pickford – Ability: A | Potential: A | Overall Rating: A-

Still their energetic leader in goal. His shot-stopping will be vital.

Amadou Onana – Ability: A | Potential: A+ | Overall Rating: A-

A midfield powerhouse. He'll be looking to dominate the physical battle.

Dwight McNeil – Ability: A | Potential: A | Overall Rating: A-

Their primary creative threat from wide. Dangerous crosses and shots.

"They'll be organized, tough to break down," Erik ten Hag warned in the pre-match briefing. "They'll sit deep, be compact, and try to frustrate us. We need to be patient, but we also need moments of magic, moments that break their lines and create clear chances."

Nathan nodded. Magic. But a consistent, repeatable kind of magic.

The atmosphere at Old Trafford was vibrant, a packed house eager for another victory to solidify their title charge. The roar as the teams walked out was deafening, a sea of red expecting a dominant performance.

Pheeeeeep! The whistle blew, and the Premier League clash was underway.

Everton started with a familiar defensive solidity. They formed a tight, two-bank defensive block, denying United space in the central areas. Amadou Onana and Abdoulaye Doucouré were tireless in midfield, snapping into tackles, frustrating United's attempts to build play.

United dominated possession, but it was slow, probing football. Nathan tried to use his Unrivaled Dribbling to weave through the congested midfield, leaving defenders behind, but Everton's disciplined shape meant there were always more blue shirts to cover. Clear-cut chances were hard to come by.

Minute 25. Still 0-0. Old Trafford started to stir, a low hum of impatience spreading through the stands. Everton, meanwhile, grew in confidence, launching a couple of quick counter-attacks that forced David de Gea into action, reminding United of their threat.

Nathan felt the frustration building. They needed a way to cut through this dense defense, not with power or individual trickery alone, but with passes that defied belief, passes that threaded needles through impossibly tight gaps, unlocking the entire defense.

Just then, the familiar System chime cut through the air, sharp and clear.

Ding!

[System Notification]

[Your team is struggling to penetrate a deep, compact defense, requiring exquisite passing precision and vision to thread passes through seemingly impossible angles.]

[You may request one random legendary precision passing/through ball skill in the style of a football icon to unlock defensive setups and create decisive scoring opportunities through incredibly accurate, defense-splitting passes.]

[Do you wish to activate it?]

Nathan's eyes narrowed. Exquisite passing precision? Threading through impossible angles? This was it. This was what the "Eternal Record Holders" and "All-Encompassing Footballers" had mastered – the ability to consistently provide game-changing passes.

Yes! Activate!

Ding!

[Random Skill Activated: Threader's Eye of Scholes]

[Effect: For the next 5 minutes of in-game time, your ability to execute pinpoint, defense-splitting through balls, perfectly weighted short passes into tight spaces, and to see and exploit microscopic gaps in opponent's defensive lines is significantly enhanced. Your passes will be delivered with unparalleled accuracy, creating high-percentage scoring chances.]

A profound sense of geometrical precision settled over Nathan. He didn't just see players; he saw the invisible lines, the vectors, the precise millimeters of space between defenders. He felt like he could thread a ball through the eye of a needle. Every pass felt meticulously calculated, destined to find its target no matter how small the opening.

He immediately called for the ball, dropping slightly deeper. Bruno Fernandes played a quick pass to him. Amadou Onana and Idrissa Gana Gueye converged quickly, trying to close him down.

Nathan received the ball, shielded it from pressure, and then, with the Threader's Eye of Scholes active, he saw it: a sliver of space, no wider than a player's boot, between James Tarkowski and Conor Coady. It was almost invisible, but he saw Marcus Rashford making a darting run into that exact spot.

Without a moment's hesitation, Nathan unleashed a through ball. It was low, driven, and curved just enough to evade both center-backs and the outstretched leg of a covering midfielder. The ball sliced through the defense with surgical precision, landing perfectly at the feet of Marcus Rashford, who was now clean through on goal.

Rashford was in! He took one touch, then fired a powerful shot past Jordan Pickford.

GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAL!!!!

The net bulged! Manchester United 1 - Everton 1! Old Trafford erupted in a thunderous roar, a mixture of relief and pure jubilation. Nathan screamed, pumping his fists, embracing Rashford. The Threader's Eye of Scholes had provided a moment of pure passing genius, unlocking the stubborn defense.

For the next five minutes, Nathan was a passing maestro. He kept finding impossible angles, threading passes that bewildered Everton's defense. He launched a beautiful diagonal ball to Antony that switched play with pinpoint accuracy, then played a rapid one-two with Harry Kane that almost led to another goal.

The Threader's Eye of Scholes faded, but it had done its job. United had broken Everton's defensive resolve.

Just before halftime, United took the lead. A brilliant run down the left wing by Luke Shaw saw him deliver a pinpoint low cross, and Harry Kane slid in to tap it past Pickford, making it 2-1.

The second half was a showcase of United's control. Everton pushed for an equalizer, but United's high press and precise passing, influenced by Nathan's earlier play, made it difficult for them. David de Gea made a couple of crucial saves, but they were largely comfortable.

Nathan continued to influence the game, even without the active skill. He made intelligent runs, created space for others, and linked play beautifully, constantly pushing his Glide of Messi (86%) mastery. He had several complex solo runs, trying to force the next milestone.

Ding!

[System Notification]

[Skill Mastery Progress: Glide of Messi (89%)]

[Next Mastery Milestone: 100% (Requires continuous, sustained application of unrivaled dribbling in every match scenario and the execution of truly impossible solo efforts).]

Eighty-nine percent! Nathan thought, a thrill running through him. So close to maxing out my dribbling!

The final minutes of the match were comfortable for United. Everton, disheartened, couldn't find a way back into the game.

The final whistle blew.

MANCHESTER UNITED 2 - EVERTON 1!

Old Trafford cheered, celebrating a hard-fought win that kept their Premier League title challenge strong.

In the jubilant changing room, Erik ten Hag was beaming. "Another tough test, lads, another three points! Nathan, that pass for the first goal... surgical! You cut them open!"

Nathan, breathless but beaming, just grinned. "Just trying to find the gaps, boss."

He checked his system.

[Overall Rating: S+]

Still S+. The Glide of Messi mastery was pushing towards its ultimate milestone at 89%. And the Threader's Eye of Scholes had given him an incredible insight into pure passing precision.

As he walked out of Old Trafford, the cheers of the United fans echoing in the night, a new thought solidified in his mind, influenced by the Legacy Archive and the match he'd just played. He was breaking records, creating iconic moments, and influencing the game's flow. He was becoming an Eternal Record Holder. But the ultimate test of immortality wasn't just about what you did on the pitch; it was about how you inspired, how you led, and how you ensured your teammates performed at their peak, game after game. It was about creating a dynasty, a legacy of winning that extended beyond his own individual brilliance.

Ding!

[Legacy Archive Update: New Category Unlocked - "The Dynastic Leaders"]

[Description: Explore the rare individuals who, through their consistent excellence, unwavering leadership, and profound influence, built and sustained periods of unparalleled team dominance, achieving multiple trophies and establishing footballing dynasties.]

Nathan's eyes widened. Dynastic Leaders. This was the pinnacle of leadership and sustained success.