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Once Poor, 8 Interesting Facts About Kojiro Hyuga Who Became the Main Character's Rival - Finally Successful Playing in Europe

Once Poor, 8 Interesting Facts About Kojiro Hyuga Who Became the Main Character's Rival - Finally Successful Playing in Europe

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Once Poor, 8 Interesting Facts About Kojiro Hyuga Who Became the Main Character's Rival - Finally Successful Playing in Europe

Among the many rivals of Tsubasa Ozora in Captain Tsubasa, Kojiro Hyuga is one of the most iconic. Known for his aggressive playing style and powerful kicks, Hyuga has developed into a world-class striker.

His journey is full of challenges, but he eventually succeeded in breaking into major clubs like Juventus. Here are 8 interesting facts about Kojiro Hyuga!

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Since childhood, Hyuga has been Tsubasa's main rival. Their playing styles are very different—Tsubasa relies on technique and creativity, while Hyuga relies on strength and determination.

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To face tougher opponents in Europe, Hyuga created a new technique called "Neo Tiger Shot." This kick is stronger and has higher accuracy compared to the previous version.

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Hyuga is known for his signature kick, the "Tiger Shot," which is very powerful and difficult for opposing goalkeepers to stop. He continues to develop this technique to make it more effective at the international level.

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Hyuga was trained by Kozo Kira, a very disciplined and strict coach. Kira shaped Hyuga into a tough player with a strong physique and a steel mentality when facing big matches.

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While playing for Toho Academy, Hyuga became the captain and the star of the team. This is where his rivalry with Tsubasa further developed, especially in the highly legendary final match.

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After proving his abilities in Japan, Hyuga got the chance to play in the Italian League. He joined Juventus, one of the best clubs in the world, and continued to develop as a professional striker.

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Hyuga not only succeeded in European clubs but also became a mainstay for the Japan National Team. Together with Tsubasa and his teammates, he helped Japan achieve various victories in international tournaments.

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Hyuga comes from a less fortunate family. He had to work hard since childhood to help his mother and siblings after his father passed away, which gave him a strong mentality to face all obstacles.