Su Dong

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Su Dong (苏东)
Alias(es)	Little God of War; War God 58 117
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Nationality	Chinese
Affiliation	Sporting Portugal youth team; Sporting Lisbon; Valencia; Barcelona; Bayern Munich; Manchester City 35 198 312 510 759
Occupation/Role	Professional footballer; centre forward; Manchester City captain 756 762
Status	Active
Partner	Wang Chuqing — wife; formerly fiancée and legal partner 711 883
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Ball Zero → Ball One	3	Spent 10,000 King of Football Points; unlocked the Potential System, allowing potential to be raised with points while actual ability still required training. 3
Ball One → Ball Trunk	6	Unlocked the Mall System and received a Star Ability Card. 6
Ball Trunk → Ball Three	28	Advanced only after maxing every available attribute; earned the Rock Solid achievement, increasing learning speed, attribute growth, and King of Football Point gains. 28
Ball Work	90	Upgrade expanded his technical panel with Free Kick and Penalty Kick attributes; he invested most of his saved points into further potential growth. 90
Ball Soil	By 290	Reached Ball Soil before arriving in Gelsenkirchen for the Champions League final. 290
Ball Soil → Ball Knight	290	Advanced while preparing for the Champions League final and redeemed an ability card to improve ball-holding and dribbling. 290
Ball Three	408	Reached after winning two Champions League titles; the system revealed the demanding paths required to attain King of Football. 408
King of Football	749	Reached the King of Football stage, allowing further progress at the system's highest documented level. 749

Background

Su Dong was originally a sixteen-year-old Chinese football fan from an ordinary working-class family in a small southern city. His father supported his childhood football training despite the family’s limited means. After selecting “Yes” in a football game, Su Dong awoke in Lisbon in the life of another Su Dong—one who had accepted a summer football camp and been identified by a scout as a potential professional prospect. 1

In Portugal, he gained access to the Path to the King of Football system. Its King of Football Points could raise his potential, but turning that potential into actual ability still required relentless training. Rather than rush through upgrades, Su Dong repeatedly chose to maximize his attributes before advancing, building the foundation that earned him the Rock Solid achievement. 3 28

His early development was shaped by Lionel Pontes’ basic drills, Rony’s daily one-on-one challenges, and his own willingness to double prescribed training loads. Within months, he progressed from an amateur unable to secure youth-team minutes to a player Sporting Lisbon viewed as a major prospect. 5 35

Appearance

Su Dong is an exceptionally tall, athletic centre forward whose combination of size, speed, and agility is repeatedly treated as abnormal by opponents and observers. He grew from 1.86 metres in his early Sporting Portugal matches to 1.95 metres as an established professional. 15 117

• Stands approximately 1.95 m tall. 117
• Maintains explosive speed and agility despite his height and muscular build. 211 387
• Developed a lean but increasingly powerful physique through years of supervised strength, recovery, yoga, and endurance work. 105 270
• Has a handsome, sunny appearance that contributes to his commercial and fashion appeal. 227

Personality

Su Dong is disciplined, competitive, and intensely perfectionistic. He dislikes leaving weaknesses unresolved, whether that means maxing every available system attribute before an upgrade or spending years developing his left foot, heading, strength, and ball retention. 28 128 153

Despite his fame, he remains pragmatic about his own shortcomings. He trains from early morning, avoids being distracted by attention, and regards improvement as a continuous necessity rather than proof that he has already succeeded. 166 176 557

He is generally reserved off the pitch and initially slow to recognize romance, but is thoughtful toward people he trusts. His loyalty to friends, family, staff, and teammates becomes a defining part of his leadership style. 333 529 760

As captain, Su Dong favors inclusion over control: he sought out teammates individually, recommended Zabaleta and Kompany as vice-captains, and treated both starters and reserves as important to Manchester City’s unity. 760 761 762

Abilities & Skills

Complete Centre-Forward Play

Su Dong is an all-round striker capable of serving as a tactical fulcrum, scoring threat, creator, and outlet under pressure.

• Receives with his back to goal, shields defenders, turns, and releases teammates into space. 49 107
• Can operate centrally, pull wide, drop into midfield, or make late runs into the penalty area. 58 261
• Uses his height and long legs to protect possession even when a dribble is stopped. 58
• Has repeatedly been described as difficult to define because he combines the qualities usually associated with several different striker archetypes. 123

Pace, Power, and Conditioning

Su Dong’s physical profile is built around unusual speed for his size, explosive acceleration, and scientific training.

• Recorded a top match speed of 35 km/h while standing 1.95 metres tall. 117
• Can outrun defenders from behind, overpower markers, and sustain long sprints late in matches. 170 678
• Developed his body through constant gym work, recovery sessions, yoga, swimming, and personal coaching. 270 557
• Rarely suffers major injuries due to closely monitored training, massage, and recovery protocols. 270

Dribbling and Ball Control

Despite his size, Su Dong possesses agile footwork and can beat defenders in confined spaces.

• Uses sudden stops, turns, feints, step-overs, heel flicks, and changes of direction to create separation. 148 258 286
• Broke past veteran defender Andre Cruz in a direct one-on-one after acquiring Kluivert’s Star Ability Card. 50 51
• Can retain possession against multiple players and turn defensive pressure into passes or shooting opportunities. 797 813
• Improved his ball-holding and dribbling further after the Ball Knight upgrade. 290

Finishing and Aerial Threat

Su Dong is a prolific scorer with power, placement, heading ability, and two-footed finishing.

• Batty Goal — a powerful, direct finishing style associated with Batistuta and the “violent aesthetic” of power football. 8 91
• Wolf of the Penalty Area — a system-granted Star Ability Card that supports his movement and instinct around goal. 50
• Unstoppable — Vieri’s Star Ability Card, acquired to strengthen his physical duels and aerial contests. 91
• Scored decisive headers after deliberately training an area once considered a weakness. 128 140
• Is capable of scoring through solo runs, long-range strikes, volleys, headers, free kicks, and close-range poaching. 218 296 958

Left Foot and Set Pieces

Su Dong initially had a severely underdeveloped left foot, making him predictable against organized opponents. He addressed it through long-term training and Maradona’s Star Ability Card.

• God’s Left Foot — improved his left-foot technique and awareness while developing his right brain. 153
• Used his improved left foot to score two goals against Porto after they prepared to neutralize his right side. 156
• Later pursued Little Juninho’s Hidden Strength card to develop more reliable direct free kicks. 414

Path to the King of Football System

Su Dong’s hidden system is the foundation of his abnormal rate of improvement.

• Earns King of Football Points through training, difficult challenges, and match performances. 2 17
• Can use points to increase potential, but must train and compete to convert potential into actual ability. 3
• Grants Star Ability Cards, consumables, achievements, and new shop functions as his level rises. 6 28
• Has used consumables such as Titan, Energy, and Swiftness Concoctions for temporary match boosts. 8

Career

Sporting Portugal and Sporting Lisbon

Su Dong began in Portugal as an unpolished youth player, but his training transformed him into a Sporting Lisbon prospect within months. He became Sporting Lisbon B’s attacking core, developed the “Little God of War” reputation through his Batty Goal finishing, and soon forced his way into first-team consideration. 35 58 75

At Sporting Lisbon, he became a decisive player in league and cup matches, helped win the Primeira Liga and UEFA Cup, and was named Season’s Best Player for both competitions while still only eighteen. 170 171 178

Valencia

After leaving Sporting Lisbon because of dissatisfaction with Boloni’s coaching approach, Su Dong joined Valencia and quickly became the side’s central attacking force. 175 202

He helped Valencia win La Liga and the Champions League, scored thirty-five league goals during his first major breakthrough in a top-four league, and established himself as a global star. 357

Barcelona

Barcelona signed Su Dong for a record-breaking €80 million fee. He became a key part of the team’s attacking structure, earned the Ballon d’Or, and was crowned the youngest World Footballer of the Year at age twenty. 312 357 359

His time at Barcelona later collapsed amid contract controversy and hostile public pressure. Though he continued producing extraordinary performances—including a six-goal contribution match against Levski Sofia and a hat-trick at the Bernabéu—he ultimately terminated his contract and became a free agent. 487 491 496

Bayern Munich

Su Dong immediately scored twice on his Bayern debut against Bochum and quickly became the club’s attacking centerpiece. 510 511

He helped Bayern win and defend the Champions League, including a five-goal performance against Barcelona at Camp Nou. Bayern’s success with Su Dong at its core was widely treated as the beginning of a new European powerhouse era. 579 677 678

Manchester City

Su Dong transferred to Manchester City amid worldwide debate over whether he could transform the club into a genuine European power. He accepted the captaincy challenge, built a leadership group, and made unity and responsibility central to the squad’s culture. 759 760 762

His goals and presence drove City’s pursuit of domestic and European titles. He scored the winning goal in the Manchester derby that secured the Premier League title and later scored five times in 65 minutes against Norwich. 1014

Relationships

• Rony / Cristiano Ronaldo — Closest friend, training partner, and lifelong rival. Their relationship began through one-on-one matches in Lisbon and endured despite competing for different clubs and individual awards. 2 18 561
• Wang Chuqing — Translator, contract adviser, girlfriend, fiancée, and eventual wife. She supports his career, manages legal matters, and becomes his most trusted partner off the pitch. 409 529 711 883
• Su Wenji and Yang Xiuyu — His parents. Their early sacrifices motivate his training; they remain proud but concerned about the demands he places on himself. 1 166
• Lionel Pontes — Early mentor whose basic training program rebuilt Su Dong’s fundamentals and habits. 5 18
• Nuno Cruz — Personal coach responsible for Su Dong’s physical preparation, training plans, and guidance through fame. 58 176
• Jorge Mendes — Agent who manages his transfers, career planning, contracts, and commercial opportunities. 175 711
• Andre Cruz — Veteran defender and mentor who helped Su Dong develop back-to-goal play, physical duels, and tactical awareness. 49 50
• David Silva — Former Valencia teammate and later mentee; Su Dong encourages his confidence and seeks his advice on Manchester City’s dressing room. 277 760
• Pep Guardiola — Manchester City manager who trusts Su Dong as captain, tactical leader, and the centerpiece of the club’s project. 761 1024

Major Honours and Recognition

• Won the Primeira Liga and UEFA Cup with Sporting Lisbon; named Season’s Best Player in both competitions. 178
• Won La Liga and the Champions League with Valencia. 357
• Won the Ballon d’Or after joining Barcelona. 357
• Became the youngest World Footballer of the Year at age twenty. 359
• Won top-scorer awards in La Liga, the Bundesliga, and the Champions League in the same season—the first such documented European feat. 527
• Won multiple World Footballer of the Year awards, including his fourth by the time of Bayern’s transfer discussions. 709
• Helped Bayern Munich defend the Champions League and complete a defended treble. 677 678
• Became Manchester City’s first Ballon d’Or-winning player and a defining figure in the club’s title-winning era. 849 1014

Notable Quotes

“We have Su Dong!” 170

“I am first and foremost Chinese player Su Dong, and then professional player Su Dong!” 555

Trivia

• Su Dong repeatedly postpones learning to drive despite discussing it for years; Wang Chuqing regularly drives him to training. 670 1021
• He kisses his ring after scoring as a public gesture for Wang Chuqing. 618 768
• His commercial appeal extends across Europe and Asia, where his football success, Chinese identity, and appearance make him a major advertising figure. 227 440