Sano, Mitsuru
Summary
Mitsuru Sano serves as an attacking midfielder for Japan and plays as a forward for Hirado Middle School, donning the number 16 jersey. He stands in stark contrast to Jito; while the latter is a large-built defensive sweeper, Sano is small and nimble with exceptional ball control. Together, they form the renowned Hirado Combi. On the national stage, Sano acts as a substitute for either the Tachibana twins or Shun Nitta across various Japanese Jr., Japan Youth, and U-22 Japan squads. His sense of balance extends beyond the pitch, notably demonstrated when he challenged Nankatsu Middle School by standing on the stadium ledge while the rest of the team and managers watched from the seats.
