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Career Task 4

A number that Takeda did not recognize popped up on his phone and his brow furrowed. He recognized the country code immediately. +81, which meant that someone from Japan was calling him, but it wasn't his mother or father and that made Takeda both curious and suspicious. Was this just going to be someone selling something that had found his number on a list? Or was it something important?

Deciding to take the call, Takeda answered calmly. "Takeda Takahashi. To whom am I speaking?"

"Ohayou Gozaimasu, Takeda. This is Hikaru Moriyasu calling."

Takeda almost dropped his phone in complete shock. Hikaru Moriyasu? The coach of the Japanese national team? He was calling Takeda?

"I must admit I am very surprised to be hearing from you." Takeda said honestly and he was a little taken aback to hear Coach Moriyasu chuckling, but the sound wasn't at all unkind. More like he had once been in Takeda's shoes and could definitely relate to what was going through the young player's mind at the moment.

"We have been watching since you moved into the major leagues and we have been impressed with the way you have grown with both Rova and Liffyside. You have shown that you're willing to work, to put everything into becoming a better player. You coaches are impressed with your maturity and the way you are accepting of correction and suggestion. We are looking to put together our roster for the next World Cup, and we would like you to be a part of it." Moriyasu said, every bit as honest as Takeda had been.

It took Takeda a moment to answer, his brain feeling like a cyclone of thoughts and feelings. "It would be an honor, Coach Moriyasu. I will make sure I continue to work and improve so that I may be ready to help Japan on to glory on the pitch."

"We have every confidence that you will, Takeda. We will be in touch with the schedule and what we may need you to work on."

As the call disconnected, the phone slipped from Takeda's shaking fingers, plopping onto his bed softly.

It was real. He was going to be playing for Japan alongside legends like Yoma Hashimoto and Shingo Takechi and Takeda just hoped he would be able to make the most of the opportunity.

Approved - Japan is very lucky to have had you play for them.

Afrhite

Versatility

First time representing the group of Eurasia, Mazeed was quite humbled by the pressure ahead. Playing in the academy is one thing, playing in a Minor team is another, being picked to be captain of said team in his rookie year is sure something else entirely, however... Being picked for the World Cup is on a whole other level, it's a grand stage where legend can be born, it is the greatest stage of them all.
The Eurasia selection felt familiar to al-Kazmi, it reminded him on his rookie year at Krung Thep. A team with lot to prove, filled with good players but too much concentrated in a certain area of the game. As if thing could'nt be more stressfull, al-Kazmi was appointed sub-capitain. Being remotly close to a leadership role in a international selection surrounded by veteran in the SSL.. This was the thing that broked his mind. The head coach we had, needed to make hard choice.

Our first formation was strikerless, in concept it could have worked which it did but the result produced by it was completly different from what was expected. Their first match concluded with the score of 0-1, not a ideal start but showed the team could handle the world level. The second match was a bit more tensed, ending on a last minute goal, 2-3. Another loss, the next one would determine their faith in the World Cup. Unfortunatly, they lost 3 to 9. Extremely demoralizing. And in the end, Eurasia finished the group stage with 4 loses, knocking them out of the tournament.

Everyone in the locker room after that were extremely frustrated as they should. The pressure was getting to him, for the first time in his career, he felt so much pressure that Mazeed had to flee the lockeroom into his hotel room, full blown panic attack.

Something broke inside al-Kazmi psych that day and when Mazeed returned to Krung Thep for late night practice like the usual, he seemed more irretable than usual. More reckless, more aggressive, simply put, everything he was doing during that night was made with emotions compare to his usual calmness. Let's hope this "new" vision on training isn't going to have negative lasting effect on his performances...

Approved - It was a rough tourney for Eurasia, but I believe Mazeed can focus this into a positive for Krung Thep

ValorX77

CPT#4 Versatility

Elizabeth Rose Bloodflame was busy practicing with CD Tenochitlan when team manager Divingo approached her with some important news: she had been named to the English national football team, and as a special tune-up, the team would tour the world and play other SSL clubs. This was indeed a childhood dream for Liz, who would often ask for English football kits for holiday presents, and would often sing "It's coming home" in the shower, often waking up sleeping teammates back when she played for the Manchester Roses. The catch is that most of the players that Liz would be playing with are not from the Tenochitlan organization. In fact, this team was actually called the British Isles, which also included players from Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Ireland. There was one player from the CDT organization who would join Liz on the roster in the form of Tonto Tut, who would serve as the team's main center midfielder, while ERB would ride the bench behind the team's main strikers in the form of Sterling Scott, Sean O'Leary, and Eric Belmont, all of Irish descent. Now, Liz was quite shocked to learn that she had made the roster because she would be the only female player on the team. She also felt confident because she would take part in the World Cup, the premier football championship in the world. She also felt a bit anxious because she often struggled to understand Welsh and Irish languages, and their specific dialects, which creates some form of a communication gap between her and the Irish players. Finally, she also felt nervous about being the reason if the team would not do well come tournament time, as the English media would obviously hound her for being a woman on a mostly man-driven roster, and the obvious stereotypes about it. Liz is ready to shine on the world stage, showing that her flame was only growing larger by the day.

Approved - I have a feeling next WFSC Liz will be in the starting 11 and making a lasting impact

santimit

CPT#4

Santiago Mitidiero's first call-up to the senior national team found him in the middle of preseason training with his club when the official message arrived: Lionel Scaloni was calling him up for the final training camp before the 2026 World Cup. For him, who had followed every squad list since he was a child, the news was a quiet shock; there were no shouts or exaggerated celebrations, just a mixture of pride and responsibility that accompanied him during the trip to Ezeiza.

Upon arriving at the training complex, he was greeted by an equipment manager who guided him to the room he would share with Valentín Barco. The training camp had its own rhythm: strict schedules, clear rules, and a particular calm that was only broken when the players gathered in the common areas. As it was his first time, tradition required him to undergo the famous "baptism": karaoke in front of the squad. He chose a classic song to avoid taking too many risks, and although his discomfort was evident, the group applauded him enthusiastically. It was the first moment he felt he could fit in.

That night he played truco (a card game) with Enzo Fernández and Nahuel Molina, who took the opportunity to teach him the team's inside jokes and tease him about the pressure of being "the new guy."

The training sessions were intense but measured. Scaloni and Aimar focused on observing details, not pushing him to his limits. Santiago worked on specific movements with the recovery coaches, concentrating on coordination, body positioning, and changes of pace. He also participated in small-sided games where starters and substitutes were mixed, always in a competitive but friendly atmosphere. He noticed that the veterans, like Rodrigo De Paul and Cristian Romero, were attentive to every gesture of the newcomers, ready to correct or praise when appropriate.

At the end of the training camp, Santiago left the facility with the feeling of having taken a decisive step. He didn't know if he would be on the World Cup roster, but he did understand that the national team wasn't just about football; it was about camaraderie, high standards, and a level of professionalism that, from that day forward, he would adopt as his own.

Approved - the WSFC is always about more than just football for sure

anuragb

CPT#4 - https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showt...2#pid95202

Career Point Task #5 - Represent Your Nation:

Representing my nation, Pyrenees Union, feels like a dream come true! As a kid, I used to watch international tourneys on the telly and dream about one day representing my country, not just as a footballer, but also representing my roots.

The initial call-up was not just about stats or performance; it felt like recognition of all the hard work I put in, from my minor league with Inter London to making it to the majors and several seasons with A.C. Romana before moving on to Liffeyside Celtic. By the time S23 rolled around, it was not just about wishing to be called up, but to make a significant impact.

International football has its own vibe, a quicker pace, a tighter margin for error, and a heavier weight of responsibility. You are playing with teammates from different clubs, each with their own system and philosophies. In the Pyrenees setup, I found myself among players who believed in me with the ball, expected me to control the pace, and counted on me to balance defence with attack.

Scoring in the first group match was an explosion of pure emotion. Later, performing in both the semi-finals and finals, scoring and assisting, felt like proof not just of my role but also of my development as a player who steps up on big occasions.

Representing Pyrenees Union is more than an honour, it's a responsibility I take with pride. Every tackle, pass, and late run is done with precision and the knowledge that I am playing for something way bigger than myself. This wasn't merely a childhood dream; it was to become a pivotal chapter in my career, and I plan to keep writing and growing for many seasons to come.

Approved - Pyrenees is lucky to have a player of your caliber playing for them!

**tomtommen**

CPT #4

So Tom Mæddisen finally made his debut in the World Cup of Nations, but not really because they are regions. And what a lovely tournament in was, except it was a short one for Tom Mæddisen and Norden. It was the great tournament of S23. Tom Mæddisen managed to get tree matches under his belt and from those tree matches he had 270 minutes with an average rating of a baffling 7,03. Tom Mæddisen himself was very happy with his contribution. Tom Mæddisen contributed with 40,9 km of running and one goal from one shot on target. He did miss on five shots as well. And from a staggering 152 passes he completed 126. Which gives a successful passing percentage of 83. Out of those successfull passes six were key passes. He also tried to cross five times, but didn't manage to hit on even one of them. The troubles from earlier seasons continue to be the same. Tom needs to up his crossing. He actually should be good at crossing. Guess he needs to focus some more. Tackles on the other hand he should be rubbish at, but out of six tackles he won four. All in all he was happy with how he played. Less happy about how Norden did and how far Norden got in the tournament.

Norden started with some preseason games against Asia and Canada. Tom Mæddisen played in both, but the statistics was not included in the text above, but he managed 7,3 in average rating and had 1 goal in those two games. Then the real tournament started with a match against East Europe that East Europe won 3-0. Tom did not have the best of games and finished with a poor 6,49 in average rating. The next match was against Eurasia. Norden won 3-2. Eurasia took and early lead, but Tom Mæddisen equalized from a shot around the penalty mark after a pass from his long time Schwarzwälder-friend Dina Skovgaard. Who Tom Mæddisen misses very much after Dina was traded to Reykjavik. The final match was against Central Europe and they played 0-0. A win and advancement would've been possible, but that didn't happen and Norden was knocked out in the group stage of the World Cup. Tom Mæddisen is looking forward to the next one. The plan is to be in his prime the next time. Working hard every day to make it happen!

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Approved - Tom and Norden will likely find much better luck next go around!

**zeagle1**

CPT4

Joao Peixoto has had a phenomenally successful career between his time in the academy with SK Stockholm, then in the majors with Uniao Sao Paulo! He has won titles and cups everywhere he has played, but his desire to play for his national team, the Pyrenees Union, has always burned bright.

His Portuguese heritage is a core part of his upbringing and life, so when he got the call to represent them in the World Simulation Football Classic in Season 23, Joao dropped everything to prepare. An offseason tournament is always hard on the body after a long season of playing in the majors and a deep cup run, so Joao made sure that he was in the best shape of his life and took care of himself throughout the season. The WSFC is the biggest sports competition in the world and Joao knew he would do anything to bring it home.

Before the tournament, The Pyrenees played a few friendlies to build chemistry. They started strong with a 4-2 win over a strong Central Europe side, and blew away South Africa 5-2. PU was drawn in a group with Alpen, USA, and Oceania; a very strong group overall. In the first match, they started strong with a 4-2 win over Alpen, but Joao did not contribute much despite starting. Joao used this as motivation and played much better in a 4-1 win over The American team. They closed out the group stage with a 2-0 win over Oceania, but Joao's performance regressed and he had a rather pedestrian game. PU drew East Africa in the quarter finals, comfortably dispatching them 4-0. Joao had a quiet game, as the opposition never really threatened. The semi final was a rematch with Alpen, who were easily dispatched 3-1, leading to a showdown with Central Europe in the finals! This match was a thriller for the ages, finishing in a 5-4 Pyrenees Union win! In a bit of a bar trivia fact, Joao actually finished the tournament with the most headers won in the history of the WSFC, with 88.

Joao rates the WSFC win as the high point of his career and he is extremely proud to have won a trophy for his home!

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**OTK**

Career Task #4

Career task #5: Representing your nation

The season was nearing its end when I got a phone call from @Malino8444 to tell me I was selected to represent the Benelux team in the S23 WFSC. The adrenalin pumped through my system, super thrilled and honoured to be able to play for my region. I was told that on my usual position there would be no space for me due to stronger and more experienced options. RWB would be my position I heard. Could not be disappointed as the thrill of representing my region on a finals tournament is huge.

First the two friendly games with a tight 4-3 victory over team USA followed by a draw against Asia. Making an assist on my debut and a goal in my second match, felt like a great start to my international career.

Now the real pressure starts for the first group stage game against east Africa. On paper this was the most important match as everyone expected a win over west Africa and a loss against British Isles. The result was better than we'd hoped for and won the match convincingly with 3-0. What followed was the match with no expectations for us. The match we were allowed to lose. The result however what no one could have predicted. A stunning 4-0 victory over title favorites British Isles. The Brits were so much stronger during the game, however our goalies performed an outright miracle and secured us a spot in the knock outs. Last was our match against west Africa. Everyone expected a walk-over. I don't know what we were doing that game, but after being defensively super solid in the first two games, we suddenly conceded 4. Luckily we also scored 4 so we went through undefeated.

In the quarter finals we battled Alpen, after 120 minutes it was 2-2 and penalties would decide the semi finalist. Our manager thought it was a good idea to try a panenka in the penalty shootout, together with another miss it was not enough for us to continue our title defence.

It was a great experience to be a part of this amazing Benelux team. We'll be back stronger for the next one, already looking forward to it.

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**Darthus**

Career PT#4

Shingo Takechi was an unused substitute for Asia's S18 WSFC campaign, he played backup to legendary Mongolian shot stopper Muunokhoi Sarantsatsral and watched as Asia failed to make it out of the group stage after a crushing 3-0 loss to the Pyrenees.

After this, Takechi would have to wait 5 seasons, until S23 to finally make his true WSFC debut. This time, he was determined to lead Asia to glory, reuniting with some familiar faces in Wang Zhihao, Yoma Hashimoto and Rigby Emerson while also being joined by some new blood in Takeda Takahashi, Ashito Aoi and Allie Bunson.

The campaign started off decently, with a 1-0 win over Norden and a 1-1 draw with pre-tournament favourites Benelux in friendlies. However, goals were hard to come by, and a 1-0 win over Central America in the first actual tournament game did not bring about a lot of confidence. The next game was much more convincing, a 6-0 drubbing of Canada confirmed Asia's entry into the quarter finals, and a 3-1 victory over South America confirmed that Asia would be one of the main contenders for the WSFC.

And so on the 15th of January 2026, Asia would face Eastern Europe for a place in the WSFC Semifinals. The first goal would be scored on the 23rd minute by Eastern European centreback Cesare Pinkman heading in from a corner. Asia would then have to wait almost 50 minutes before Kori Mizukana managed to pull Asia level with any header goal from a corner. The game would then go to extra time, where Asia would pull ahead with a nicely placed shot from veteran Zhihao. However, with just 5 minutes to go before Asia confirmed their place in the semifinals, a bad pass from Chris Warrick in the Asia half was intercepted by Mei Sukzuki who passed the ball on to Predrag Dobric who then found Marean Dohbra with acres of space, and Dohbra slotted in the equaliser, to bring the match to penalties.

This was it, Takechi had been training for penalties for over 4 seasons at this point, he was sure that Asia would win this penalty shoot-out. Takechi would save an effort from Heung-Man Smalls and even score a penalty of his own, but alas, it was not enough. His counterpart that day, Denis Mobek, was just too good, saving shots from Hashimoto and Aoi to knock Asia out of the WSFC.

And that is probably the end of Takechi's WSFC career, as his backup Snor Lax will probably replace him by the time the next edition rolls around. It may not have been the fairytale ending he hoped for, but Takechi will be satisfied knowing that the next generation of Asian superstars, will likely eclipse this one, and that Asia will continue to challenge for the WSFC title long after he retires.

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