At Shinsei High School, soccer is almost a full-contact sport, and the new coach, Teppei Matsuki, is strict and demanding, pushing his team to win at any cost. Shingo Tamai, a rebellious student, and his friend Ohira refuse to join Matsuki's team and instead form their own, initially playing for fun and struggling to compete with Matsuki's players.
As their skills improve, they participate in matches against other teams, growing stronger and more strategic. Eventually, they face the powerful Asakase High School squad and its star player, Misugi Yan, in the school tournament's championship match. Alongside these main events, there are side stories involving past conflicts, injuries, and a mixed-race player searching for his identity and his incarcerated mother. Shingo hones his abilities as a center forward and eagerly anticipates a showdown with a visiting Brazilian team. Despite suffering a severe injury during a game, his exceptional talent—acknowledged even by legendary Brazilian player Pelé—coupled with his unwavering resolve, helps him recover with the assistance of a friend of his former adversary Matsuki. Shingo then leads his team to victory.
