Moric

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Moric (莫里奇)
Alias(es)	“Little Maniero”; “Young Maniero”; “Moric-Brand Turbocharged Engine”; Momo 14 38 48
Nationality	Croatian 144 204 207
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Arsenal; Italy National Team; formerly San Remo 165 369 444
Occupation/Role	Midfielder; tactical core and transition initiator
Height	1.74 m 39 167
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 4

Background / History

Moric trained in chaotic, rapid-transition football from childhood, developing quick reactions and a style that minimizes his physical disadvantages. His defensive habits—blocking lanes, recovering from behind, covering teammates, and trapping opponents—made him effective alongside Lu Yang despite his small frame. 4 5

San Remo promoted Moric to its first team with Lu Yang. Soto quickly installed him in the starting lineup after his practice-match performance and identified him as a midfield engine comparable to a young Maniero. 4 5 14 As San Remo rose from the Serie D relegation zone, Moric became the side’s organizer, leading the league in key passes and assists while forming the club’s “Golden Axis” with Lu Yang and Vedian. 14

An injury later removed Moric from San Remo’s midfield and exposed how dependent the team was on his control. During his recovery, he studied the game, coached Lu Yang on technical details, and returned with a markedly improved ability to slow, control, and then accelerate matches. 68 86 99

Moric entered the Italy setup after winning the European Under-21 Championship alongside Lu Yang. Lu Yang publicly demanded his introduction during Moric’s first senior national-team call-up, arguing that Italy needed his attacking creativity. 165

Outside football, Moric used his profile to advocate for peace after his godfather died in the Croatia conflict. His actions helped make him a national hero in Croatia; he also donated more than €500,000 to refugees affected by the war. 144 204 207

After interest from Barcelona, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester City, Moric chose Arsenal. He became their midfield core, established himself as the first-choice free-kick taker within a month, and recorded more than 20 Premier League assists in two consecutive seasons. 296 297 369 382 385

Appearance

Moric is short and thin for a professional midfielder, with an officially listed height of 1.74 m. 4 167

• Dyed yellow hair, described as looking like dyed hair rather than natural blond hair. 138
• Prominent hooked nose. 138
• Two-footed technical profile; his left foot is slightly weaker, while his right-foot outside-of-the-boot passing compensates for it. 41

Personality

Moric is intensely competitive and sensitive about being underestimated, particularly over his height. His anger often becomes fuel on the pitch, as when he responded to personal frustration with two goals and an assist before being substituted for emotional intensity. 19 39

He is self-aware about his footballing limitations. Although initially compared to Maniero as a defensive-midfield organizer, Moric recognized that he was not a complete traditional conductor and redirected his development toward a more attacking, wide-midfield role. 74 137

His loyalty to Lu Yang is central to his character. He repeatedly supports Lu Yang publicly and privately, protects him in confrontations, and views their partnership as inseparable even while pursuing his own career. 172 291 405

Abilities & Skills

Midfield Control

Moric is San Remo’s tactical brain, organizing possession through movement, passing options, and calculations of teammates’ receiving conditions.

• Sustains possession by constantly moving after passing and creating return lanes. 100
• Reads pressing structures and chooses passes based on likely pressure, available space, and a teammate’s ability to handle the ball. 100 150
• Gradually learned to reduce an opponent’s intensity and control a match’s rhythm rather than only accelerating it. 99
• His absence left San Remo unable to replicate its midfield structure, even with Lu Yang filling in. 68

Transition Engine

Moric’s defining specialty is turning defensive recoveries or loose-ball situations into immediate attacks.

• Can rapidly increase attacking tempo with quick passes and shots, earning the “turbocharged engine” label. 48 61
• Excels in chaotic play and instantaneous role changes after possession switches. 5
• Uses daring forward passes to exploit teammates’ speed, including direct balls into open channels for runners such as Canyes and Baizami. 178 206 233
• Lola Wenger’s analysis identifies his ability to pass through two defensive lines as his greatest strength. 210

Rocket Pass-Shot

Moric can turn or play first-time passes from unusual body positions, creating passing angles that are difficult to read.

• Can release a lofted or driven through ball while turning away from goal or facing sideways. 178 192 385
• His passing angles cover nearly 180 degrees, compared with roughly 90 degrees for a conventional passer. 382
• Requires exceptional mental visualization because he may briefly lose direct sight of the field before releasing the pass. 382
• The technique is physically demanding; a full-speed first-time pass can leave him falling to the ground after release. 385

Technical Skill and Dribbling

Moric combines close control with balanced feet, allowing him to escape pressure or attack one-on-one when necessary.

• Possesses top-tier ball control, strong juggling ability, and excellent passing and long-range shooting. 41
• Uses moves including Fried Meatballs and the Marseille Turn. 185 289
• Can carry the ball from deep areas and enter a short-lived “burst mode” of aggressive dribbling. 167 289
• His lack of raw speed, physical power, and elite defensive capability limits his effectiveness in sustained duels at the highest level. 74 260 299

Defensive Awareness

Though primarily a creator, Moric contributes through positioning and anticipation rather than physical dominance.

• Blocks advancement lanes, steals from behind, cuts passing lanes, and coordinates traps with defenders. 4
• Covered center-back positions and helped Lu Yang defend during San Remo’s match against Avellino. 7
• His defensive work made him resemble Maniero more than a conventional defensive liability. 4 14
• Against elite opposition, his defensive limitations become more pronounced due to the higher demands for specialized physical attributes. 299

Career Highlights

Achievement	Details
San Remo first-team breakthrough	Promoted from the youth team and rapidly won a starting place under Soto. 4 5
Serie D Golden Axis	Led Serie D in key passes and assists as part of San Remo’s partnership with Lu Yang and Vedian. 14
Star of Italy selection	Selected for the Star of Italy Training Camp; initially ranked B-tier, which he felt undervalued his ability. 39
European Under-21 Championship	Won the tournament with Lu Yang before receiving his first Italy senior call-up. 165
Croatian peace advocate	Used his public platform following his godfather’s death in the Croatia conflict and became a Croatian national hero. 204 207
Arsenal transfer	Chose Arsenal after bids and interest from several major clubs. 296 297 369
Premier League assist production	Recorded 20+ Premier League assists in consecutive seasons. 382

Relationships

• Lu Yang — Best friend, midfield partner, and fellow member of San Remo’s “Miracle Twins.” Lu Yang consistently protects Moric on and off the pitch, while Moric is fiercely loyal to him. 14 25 172 291 405
• Tia — Romantic partner. Their first meeting was arranged through Nagy and misunderstood by Moric; Tia was actually a Moric fan, print model, and flower-shop owner. Their relationship later became known as notably devoted. 145 441
• Emma — Younger sister. Moric is protective of her and closely involved in her life after she moved to Italy to study. 138 192
• Soto — San Remo coach who recognized Moric’s potential early, trusted him as the team’s core, and managed his workload after injury. 5 14 99 167
• Maniero — Idol and senior comparison point; Moric is repeatedly likened to a younger Maniero because of his midfield intelligence and defensive awareness. 4 14 38
• Arthas — Agent shared with Lu Yang. 14 260
• Nagy — Former San Remo teammate who arranged Moric’s first meeting with Tia, creating a misunderstanding that complicated Moric’s feelings. 144 145
• Lola Wenger — Analyst who identified Moric as a potentially world-leading attacking turbocharger and helped convince him that Arsenal suited his abilities. 210

Trivia

• Moric’s height is a recurring source of jokes between him and Lu Yang. 14 19 39
• He once scored a long-range shot off the crossbar and into the net, then celebrated with an uncharacteristically angry roar. 19
• He was ranked third among San Remo players in social-media followers, with more than 600,000 followers at the time. 99
• He became Arsenal’s first-choice free-kick taker within one month of joining the club. 385