I’m Mistaken for a Soccer Genius

Don’t know how which review number this is but let’s begin!
Plot (9/10): Really Good. The MC, Korean boy, Lee Jian, who was released from a prestigious youth team in Italy, spends his days idling away as a substitute even after arriving at the youth team of AC Firenze, almost as if he were running away. As usual, he boasts to his childhood friend, Kim Jiwoo, claiming to be a genius, but then he hears the shocking news that Jiwoo is coming to Italy to study abroad. Determined not to disappoint his precious friend(maybe more than a friend), Jiwoo, Jian sets his sights on becoming a starter…

Plot Development (10/10): Amazing! It’s story stays well paced, and it doesn’t side track. It keeps to the point of Lee Jian getting better with his team and becoming the GOAT.

Character Development (9/10): Really Good. Lee Jian really gets better, I even find myself rooting for him, he faces tough challenges which pushes him, and he still gains more confidence and doesn’t stay all wimpy. He really grows.

Side Characters (10/10): Amazing! The side characters are all unique, with each having there own personality, even for the coaches. The side characters even have some parts, and aren’t just trash low quality characters

Art Style (10/10): Amazing! Everyone looks like Dr. Doofenshmirtz from Phineas and Ferb, so it’s really unique. The art style ranges from both funny and chibi to serious panels. The artist is cracked and goated.

Action (8/10): Great. There are great action scenes, with the kicks which are pretty good with the impact. there is great skill moves with the MC and the art for the action is pretty good.

Dialogue & Writing (9/10): Really Good. Funny and unique dialogue for each character, even the MC. they don’t all feel the same and you can see the difference in personality and character with each character. The writing is also pretty consistent besides the grammar and spelling errors which are the translators fault. Otherwise, really good.

MC (10/10): THE GOAT! Lee Jian, the MC is not the wimpy, weakling, or the type who wants to go all “hide my powers and skill” typa mc. He really wants to show off like Isagi. He’s well written and he’s not stupidly overpowered, but not too weak either. He’s actually human. a little bit. He really wants to get better, he isn’t emotionless or wimpy towards his crush, and he actually tries to fit in and be confident. He tries to help his team. Really well written.

Humor (9/10): Really Good. Very funny sometimes, makes me laugh in some panels. The art by itself is pretty funny, and there are some panels which are hilarious. Pretty good comedy.

Backstory(8/10): Lee Jian is a soccer genius(Just like my GOAT Isagi). He doesn’t believe he’s a soccer genius though… why? Because he stays as a bench warmer. He used to play for Gioventu(Juventus) as the star player, but his mom overpressured him till he broke, till the trophies were nothing and his genius faded. He got send to AC Firenze, where he was a bench warmer until his best friend(and maybe crush) decides to come visit, and he decides to lock in… maybe his genius will come back.

Total Score(92/100)
Rating: S

Should be bookmarked? Yes

Should be read? Yes

I’ve read up to chapter 39 as of this review.
10/20/2025

– TheRandomReviewer