Naoki Matsuda

Gains an advantage during mid-air battles and maintains heading accuracy more easily.

Improves the accuracy of headers as well as the frequency of downward headers.

Reacts quickly to an opponent's movements and applies tight marking that is hard to shake.

Enables the player to clear the ball using his feet, even from awkward positions.

Become the team's inspiration on the pitch, reducing the effects of fatigue for the entire team.

Rarely loses kicking or heading accuracy when pressured by an opponent, and is less affected by fatigue.

Reacts quickly to passes and intercepts them at a higher rate.

Reacts quickly to kicks by blocking passes and shots at a high rate, and also limits the amount of rebound.

Performs a Sliding Tackle with greater accuracy and speed, and wins the ball more easily.

Helps standing tackles reach distant opponents while the player is stationary or moving slowly.