Following the introduction of Uzbekistan’s squad, the spotlight now turns to Thailand’s starting lineup in the new trailer for Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters. Notably, Thailand introduces a new character specifically for this installment of the Captain Tsubasa video game series.
Who is the Captain of Thailand’s Youth Team in Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters?
Bunnark Singprasert, the imposing captain and central defender (number 4) for the Thai youth team, is a formidable presence. Known as the “Muay Thai Fighter,” Bunnark transitioned from the ring to the football pitch, believing the wider field offered a greater stage to become the best in the world. His playing style channels the aggression of martial arts onto the football field, utilizing extreme physicality to neutralize opponents, effectively turning his body into a lethal weapon.
His most memorable moment in the Captain Tsubasa manga occurred during the Asian qualifiers for the World Youth Championship against Japan. Bunnak displayed exceptional tactical awareness and overwhelming physical dominance. He famously repelled Tsubasa Ozora’s “Drive Shoot” using only his abdomen and, after a brutal aerial collision, caused Tsubasa to suffer a concussion, leaving him unconscious. The Thai defender’s international-caliber performance later led to his signing with Atlético Madrid in Spain. Solid, tough, and impenetrable, Bunnak stands out as one of Yoichi Takahashi’s universe’s most dangerous defenders.
The Konsawatt Brothers Also Feature in Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters
The Konsawatt brothers – Faran, Sakun, and Chana – form the attacking spearhead of Thailand’s youth team. Having practiced sepak takraw, a traditional sport, since childhood, the trio amassed numerous titles in their home country. They have since successfully adapted the spectacular and complex aerial acrobatics of sepak takraw to football.
Before the World Youth qualifiers in the Captain Tsubasa manga, they showcased their impressive skills in a training match against the senior Thai national team, debuting their renowned “Sepak Takraw Shot.” During the international tournament, the trio easily dominated the first Asian round until they faced Japan. In a dramatic encounter, the Konsawatt brothers’ astounding aerial coordination put the Japanese team in a precarious position, nearly achieving an upset. It is anticipated that Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters will feature special scenes in its story mode adapting this intense confrontation between Thailand and Japan.
