Character profile
Ryou Ishizaki
石崎了Bruce Harper / Bruce Ishisaki
Biography
Ryou Ishizaki is Tsubasa Ozora's longtime best friend from Nankatsu, Shizuoka. He is introduced as captain of Nankatsu's struggling elementary-school soccer team. Though his technique is far below Tsubasa's, his determination and relentless style make him a persistent competitor.
Story spoilers
Ishizaki's willpower eventually earns him a place on the national team. During the World Youth Cup final, he is knocked unconscious after using his trademark face-block defense against a powerful point-blank shot.
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