Yang Yang

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Yang Yang (阳阳)
Alias(es)	“Golden Substitute”; “King of Amsterdam”; “King of Football”; “God of Fighting Spirit” 233 300 1207 1254
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Almere Youth Team; Ajax; Liverpool; Real Madrid; China National Team 29 300 552 779 1207
Occupation/Role	Professional footballer; later tactical coach and mentor 1525 1664
Status	Active
First Appearance	Super Training Ground 2

Training & Skill Development

Development	Chapter	Documented result
Fundamental training	2–4	Learns that Star Skills require mastery of fundamentals; devotes nearly all free time to practice and exceeds 500 consecutive juggles using several parts of both feet and thighs. 2 4
Overhead field view	3–4	Unlocks an overhead “God’s Perspective” view through the Super Training Ground, allowing him to anticipate passes, intercept play, and improve his chasing runs. 3 4
Speed-based development	6	Old Bing assesses his early physique as relatively weak and recommends that he develop as a speed-based player rather than a power-based one. 6
Pendulum Dribble	20	Uses the Pendulum Dribble to beat opponents during the semester assessment. 20
Ronaldo’s Rush	29	Identifies mastering Ronaldo’s Rush as a top priority alongside improving his weak fundamentals. 29
Higher-level simulations	99, 374	His Super Training Ground sparring partners are upgraded first to Dutch First Division level, then to European level. 99 374
Fifth Star Skill: heading	374, 437	Earns approval to begin a fifth Star Skill, identified as heading; later develops aerial finishing into a major part of his scoring arsenal. 374 437 552

Background & History

Yang Yang begins as an overlooked youth player in Almere whose fundamentals are considered poor. After entering the Super Training Ground, he is offered the chance to train with simulations of football legends and commits himself to repetitive basic work rather than relying on natural talent. His early progress changes how coach John Rep and his teammates view him, particularly after he uses his new spatial awareness to disrupt Henk Dimer during training. 2 4

His rapid improvement earns him match opportunities with Almere. In a tournament match against AS80, he dribbles past three defenders to score a decisive goal, helping Almere advance and becoming the team’s acknowledged core player. Despite the attention, Yang Yang regards the dribble as an unrepeatable moment and remains focused on strengthening his fundamentals. 29

At Ajax, Yang Yang initially establishes himself as a highly effective substitute, earning the nickname “Golden Substitute.” He later becomes the center of Ajax’s attack, leading the club to domestic and European success; at eighteen, he records two goals and an assist in a UEFA Cup final and is hailed as the “King of Amsterdam.” 233 300

His international profile rises with China. During a 3–0 win over Colombia, teammates gradually recognize that his passes, movement, and ability to draw defenders create openings beyond what simple statistics show. He later scores key goals in the Asian Cup and develops into China’s central attacking figure. 175 195

After joining Liverpool, Yang Yang becomes one of European football’s leading attackers. He helps Liverpool win the Champions League against AC Milan and is widely regarded as a leading candidate for the Golden Ball and World Footballer of the Year awards. 552 He later moves to Real Madrid for a record-breaking €100 million transfer, arriving as the club’s marquee signing. 779 1055

At Real Madrid, he continues to evolve from winger into a complete attacking leader, combining scoring, assists, free kicks, physicality, and tactical direction. He wins seven consecutive FIFA Golden Ball awards, leads China to a World Cup final, and resolves to contribute to Chinese football through coaching after retirement. 841 1089 1138 1207

Appearance

Yang Yang is initially described as a comparatively slight teenager, standing 1.76 meters while still growing. Through sustained strength training, he develops a firmer, more powerful build without sacrificing speed or agility. 6 324

• Black-haired and East Asian in appearance. 62
• Later grows to just over 1.8 meters tall. 377
• Keeps his hair short and is noted for a refined, energetic appearance in formal wear. 377
• Often appears slender on television, but is physically strong in person and capable in shoulder-to-shoulder duels. 491 1368

Personality

Yang Yang is intensely disciplined, ambitious, and self-critical. He does not consider himself a natural genius; instead, he treats repetitive fundamental training, match review, and physical preparation as necessary habits. He is regularly the last player to leave training and continues extra practice even after reaching elite status. 77 553 703

He is generally humble and low-profile, becoming embarrassed by public praise and refusing to let fame distract him from training. After lucrative endorsements and growing celebrity create temptations, he consciously recommits himself to football. 153 382 552

On the field, he becomes increasingly confident and willing to take responsibility in decisive moments. Off the field, he is generous with teammates and younger players, openly sharing his knowledge when asked. 175 553 1089

Abilities & Skills

Super Training Ground

Yang Yang can enter the Super Training Ground while asleep and, with Old Bing’s assistance, access it while awake. The system presents simulated football legends, specialized training, match review, and increasingly difficult sparring opponents. 2 3 99

• Provides an overhead field view that improves his reading of movement and passing lanes. 3
• Allows Old Bing to review training footage, identify errors, and recommend better decisions. 4
• Accelerates the formation of muscle memory through repeated basic and technical drills. 374
• Its deep-sleep function helps him recover from punishing training schedules. 224

Dribbling and Ball Control

Yang Yang develops from weak fundamentals into an elite dribbler through constant juggling, first-touch work, and Super Training Ground practice. His signature Pendulum Dribble makes him especially dangerous in one-on-one situations. 4 20 356

• Can beat multiple defenders during direct runs, including a decisive three-man dribble against AS80. 29
• Uses either foot and can attack from either flank, reach the byline to cross, or cut inside to shoot. 356
• His acceleration and control allow him to maintain possession while carrying the ball at high speed. 1106 1108
• His long-distance ball-carrying speed reaches 39 km/h in one recorded counterattack. 1108

Vision, Movement, and Passing

Yang Yang’s intelligence without the ball becomes a defining strength. He draws defenders, appears in easy passing lanes, and delivers passes adjusted to teammates’ runs and strides. 175

• Creates space by attracting multiple markers before releasing teammates. 175
• Makes receiving and returning passes easier for teammates through intelligent positioning. 175
• Uses high-level tactical awareness to identify defensive weaknesses and support younger players such as Gareth Bale. 679
• Later organizes extra training and helps teammates improve their technique, fitness, and discipline. 1089

Finishing and Set Pieces

Yang Yang develops into a multi-method scorer capable of finishing with both feet, his head, long shots, and direct free kicks. 552

• Scores two direct free kicks against Manchester United and is recognized as a world-class free-kick specialist. 841
• Scores with left foot, right foot, and headers across domestic, European, and international competitions. 552
• Can rapidly decide matches as a substitute, including scoring within a minute of entering against Manchester City. 679
• Scores four goals and provides an assist in Liverpool’s 6–1 win at Old Trafford. 727

Physical Conditioning and Stamina

After recognizing that close marking and physical contact distort his technique, Yang Yang pursues a long-term strength program under Winston Bogarde. The program emphasizes power, speed, flexibility, nutrition, injury prevention, and correct lifting form. 224 230 249

• Trains bench press, squats, deadlifts, power cleans, cycling, and targeted football conditioning. 234 240
• Gains improved strength in duels, sharper acceleration, and better ability to withstand tackles without losing agility. 249 324
• Is rarely seriously injured due to scientific conditioning and exact adherence to his personalized plan. 994
• Maintains high-intensity running late in matches, making him especially dangerous in final stages. 1254 1512

Career Highlights

Team / Stage	Chapter	Highlights
Almere Youth Team	2–29	Begins as an underestimated youth player; earns recognition after dramatic improvement and a decisive tournament goal against AS80. 2 4 29
Ajax	62–382	Breaks through as “Golden Substitute,” becomes Ajax’s attacking centerpiece, and leads the club to domestic and UEFA Cup success. 62 233 300
China National Team	175–1207	Becomes the team’s creative and scoring focal point, leads Asian Cup campaigns, and helps China reach the World Cup final. 175 195 560 1207
Liverpool	491–727	Establishes himself as a Premier League superstar, wins the Champions League, and becomes a central figure in Liverpool’s major victories. 491 529 552 727
Real Madrid	779–1424	Joins as a record signing, wins major individual honors, leads the team in goals and assists, and assumes a major leadership role. 779 1055 1089 1138 1301
Coaching transition	1525–1667	Conducts tactical analysis meetings, uses special training plans to observe team issues, and earns recognition for coaching ability. 1525 1664 1667

Relationships

• Old Bing — Mysterious Super Training Ground guide who analyzes Yang Yang’s performances, recommends his development path, and challenges him with advanced simulations. 4 6 99
• Shen Ming — Yang Yang’s uncle; supports his football ambitions, reduces his restaurant responsibilities, and treats him as family. 4 6 29
• John Rep — Early coach who notices Yang Yang’s unusual improvement and later recognizes his potential. 3 4 23
• Louis van Gaal — Mentor and former coach whose initial skepticism turns into deep admiration for Yang Yang’s persistence and self-discipline. 20 180 703
• Winston Bogarde — Strength and conditioning coach, personal trainer, business partner, and frequent training companion. 230 249 309 662
• Zheng Zhi — China teammate and roommate; Yang Yang helps him understand tactical roles and supports his European career opportunities. 190 249
• Su Ye — Long-term partner and later wife; Yang Yang is protective of her career and personal well-being, while she remains a major source of support and motivation for him. 491 841 899 949
• Rafael Benítez — Liverpool manager who builds around Yang Yang’s attacking threat and trusts his judgment in matches. 356 679 727
• Raúl — Real Madrid captain who welcomes Yang Yang to the club and helps him integrate into the squad. 779
• Gareth Bale — Younger teammate whom Yang Yang supports tactically after recognizing his difficulty against Manchester City’s defense. 679

Notable Quotes

“I will be stronger than all of them!” 356

“From now on, I’ll be your connections!” 491

Trivia

• Yang Yang makes match review a personal routine, studying both highlights and mistakes with Old Bing after games. 553
• Almere preserves sites where he practiced in his youth and names its stadium after him. 1275
• His early practice habits include juggling while running, a skill that later allows him to sustain speed and control better than elite teammates. 250
• He establishes a charitable foundation plan to donate ten schools annually, including teacher-training funds and football equipment. 620