First, let's talk about the Agility attribute.
Agility isn't the same as speed, but it's closely tied to speed, explosiveness, turning ability, lateral movement, feints, and shuttle runs.
Many players may not have blazing top speed, yet they look incredibly quick on the pitch. That's usually because their Agility is outstanding.
That's why people often say "small, quick, and agile."
"Small" refers to body size.
"Quick" is how fast they look.
But "agility" is the real core.
If a small player isn't agile, they're practically useless.
On the other hand, many tall players aren't slow at all—in fact, their top speed can even surpass smaller players. Yet people still call them "clumsy."
That's because their size limits their agility, keeping them from reaching the same level as smaller players.
Su Hang's current Agility is average.
But if he can train it past 85, he'll already be considered agile among tall, powerful players over 1.8 meters.
If he can reach 90, he'd be on par with many 1.7-meter players with Agility ratings of 95 or even 99.
This is the most dominant attribute—because Agility, to some extent, breaks the laws of physics.
Among his rewards, the second most impressive is "Left-Footed Prodigy."
This is a legendary-tier skill.
Currently, Su Hang only has one other legendary skill: "Violent Aesthetic Free Kick."
But free kicks are limited.
With Beckham, Zidane, and Roberto Carlos on the pitch, Su Hang hardly gets a chance.
Even if he did, that kind of free kick puts enormous strain on the thighs, knees, and ankles. Without enough Strength, lower-body power, and shooting ability, it's as dangerous for himself as for the opponent.
So Su Hang avoids using it.
Its value hasn't been maximized, and its cost-performance ratio is poor.
But "Left-Footed Prodigy" is completely different—it's incredibly valuable.
After a season and a summer of training, Su Hang's right foot improved from 4 to 5.
Still just average.
Beckham's right foot would be a 9, maybe even a 10.
But Su Hang's left foot was a disaster—just a 1.
With his right foot already weak, he had neither the time nor the potential to seriously improve his left.
But a crippled foot is a huge limitation.
It's not just 1+1=2—it's more like 1+1=4, 5, or 6.
"Left-Footed Prodigy" instantly raised his left foot to 3, and it will keep improving alongside his right foot. That's a game-changer!
The "Golden Left Foot" effect can also catch opponents off guard.
At full potential, Su Hang's left foot could even rival Roberto Carlos.
As for the "Brazilian Knee Flick Dribble," it looks the most basic.
But it's exactly the kind of breakthrough move Su Hang desperately needs.
As mentioned before, Su Hang has almost no dribbling ability.
The Marseille Turn is more of a flashy trick, a passive escape move.
The Chain Stepover looks spectacular but is flashy and inefficient. It requires space to accelerate, making it useful mostly in one-on-one duels.
Otherwise, if you're pedaling and the defender chases you down from behind, you're finished.
The requirements for these moves are high.
The Brazilian Knee Flick Dribble, though, is brutally simple.
The move is simple: lift the ball with your toes and flick it forward with your knee, catching the defender completely off guard.
After the flick, it turns into a straight sprint race.
Because you've already raised your leg when using your knee, it works much like Figo's "Vertical Burst."
It lets him steal half a step—giving him the edge.
...
October 2nd, La Liga Round 6.
Real Madrid hosted Mallorca.
Beckham linked with Raúl to score.
Zidane assisted Figo.
2–0. Real Madrid took an easy win.
They moved up to third in the league.
They were only one win behind the top two.
Real Madrid was finally back where they belonged.
Not necessarily first every season, but always ready to challenge for the top.
Then came the international break.
World Cup qualifiers and playoffs wrapped up during this period.
The full 32 teams for next year's Germany World Cup were confirmed.
And during this time, some good news arrived...
Marca: "Real Madrid captain finally called up! Su Hang makes his Spain debut!"
AS: "Though Su Hang didn't play in the matches, his selection almost guarantees him a ticket to the Germany World Cup!"
Sky Sports: "Fierce Competition! With Su Hang, Torres, Villa, Reyes, plus Raúl and Morientes, Spain's forward line faces unprecedented competition!"
France Football: "Spain's scoring troubles up front may finally be solved at the World Cup, thanks to a new generation of attacking talents!"
Sport: "All 32 World Cup teams confirmed! The big names are in, but the dark horses have fallen!"
Mundo Deportivo: "Last World Cup's third-place Turkey misses out! Euro champions Greece's fairytale ends! Cameroon, Egypt, and Senegal all fail to qualify!"
La Vanguardia: "Eto'o won't cry! If there's no World Cup, then we'll focus on the club stage and aim to conquer the world there!"
In truth, whether stars get to play in major international tournaments does affect their club form.
For players like Eto'o, with no national team chances, all their energy goes into the club.
That's something clubs are more than happy about.
From a club's perspective, the ideal scenario is that their players either don't get called up, or their national teams fail to qualify for tournaments like the World Cup or Euros.
Especially in the second half of the season, when the World Cup draws near.
Selected players become extra cautious about injuries—because one injury means missing the tournament for sure.
So they hold back.
That lowers the team's overall fighting power.
And ironically, holding back makes injuries more likely.
Why?
In collisions, the harder and stronger player is less likely to get hurt.
The weaker one becomes the "shock absorber," taking more damage.
That's also why fatigue leads to more injuries.
When muscles are tired, they lose their tension, leaving only bones to support the body. Then the opponent's force lands directly on the bones, making fractures much more likely.
But when muscles are tense and strong, they act as a protective shield for the bones.