The lights in his Manchester apartment were dim.City traffic murmured far below.Rain tapped gently on the window.
Mateo lay on his bed, arms crossed behind his head,his muscles still sore from the day's intensity—his heart still beating with purpose.
His first training with Manchester United was complete.
But tonight, something else occupied his mind.
Flashback: A Private Moment with Mason Mount
Earlier that day, after training, he had crossed paths with Mason Mount in the locker room.
Mount, relaxed and cheerful, had walked up with a warm smile and handed him a red jersey.
#7 – GONZÁLEZ
Mateo blinked, touched.
"You're sure about this?" he asked.
Mount shrugged.
"Was never really mine.I watched that final you played against Argentina. That solo goal—ice cold.Reminded me of something… Beckham maybe. Ronaldo. Magic with pressure."
"This number needs someone who thrives under weight."
"Make it yours."
Mateo held the shirt like it was woven from flame.
"I will."
Back in the Present
He turned on his side, the jersey folded neatly beside him.His fingers traced the bold 7 stitched in white.
The weight of history…and the electricity of tomorrow.
He took a deep breath.
"System," he said quietly.
"Show me my stats. Now."
The System Activates
The familiar hum echoed in his ears.Blue-gold text flickered into view over his vision.
📊 [Mateo González Schwarz]
Age: 18Nationality: Argentina / GermanyPosition: RW / CAM / STClub: Manchester UnitedJersey Number: 7System Path: Red RebuildLegacy Alignment: No. 7 - Manchester United Elite
🧬 Physical Attributes:
Strength: 78 (+4 growth from elite rehab, World Cup, and EPL prep)
Speed: 86 (+4 from training milestones and skill unlocks)
Agility: 89 (+3 from tournament performance and "Explosive First Step" synergy)
Endurance: 82 (+2 from long match stamina development)
Vitality: 81 (+4 including mental fatigue resistance and physical reinforcement)
🎯 Technical Attributes:
Dribbling: 91 (+2 from skill synergy and "Creative Dribbling Lv.2")
Passing: 85 (base 84 +1 through EPL training)
Shooting: 88 (slight refinement post-World Cup)
First Touch: 86 (stable, supported by system focus)
Ball Control: 89 (+1, EPL-level ball speed & control adaptation)
Finishing: 88 (remains elite after "Clutch Finisher" skill activation)
Vision: 84 (+2 from EPL match reading and "Game Management Awareness")
Crossing: 82 (+1 from "Pinpoint Crossing" usage)
🧠 Mental Attributes:
Intelligence: 83 (+3 growth from tactical briefings and adaptability)
Decision Making: 81 (+2 under high-pressure EPL training)
Tactical Awareness: 80 (boosted through integration into Amorim's 3-4-3 system)
Clutch Factor: 88 (enhanced via "Clutch Performer" and match performance)
Stress Resistance: 85 (strengthened through injury recovery and media pressure)
Motivation: 92 (max-boosted through "Emotional Anchor," recovery arc, and debut quest line)
🌟 Special Skills:
Explosive First Step
Creative Dribbling Lv.2
Finishing Instinct Lv.2
Sharp Angle Shooting
Pinpoint Crossing
Rapid Ball Recovery
Vision & Passing Accuracy Lv.1
Game Management Awareness Lv.1
Clutch Performer
Clutch Finisher
Emotional Anchor
Momentum Architect
Debut Pulse (Active)
Legacy Link (No. 7 Active)
Inheritor's Pressure (Passive)
🏆 Titles:
Rising Star
Legend in the Making
Battlefield Prodigy
Crowned Catalyst (Pending - triggered by legacy debut performance)
Mateo sat on his bed, the stats hovering silently above him.
Each number.Each skill.Each title—
Earned. Not given.
He closed his eyes.
"Now I'm ready."
✅ Stat Panel Updated🧭 Next: Premier League Debut Approaches