June 27, 2026
Samurai Blue Against Brazil on Tuesday
When I used to work in Germany, I joined my company’s soccer club, and from time to time we played friendly matches against our client companies. I usually played as a side back. I was a clumsy player who had only trained a little in my high‑school PE curriculum, so the defender position looked easier for me — but in reality, marking an opponent’s forward was absolutely terrifying. Most of our opponents were Japanese manufacturing companies whose teams were made up of factory workers who had played soccer passionately since childhood, just like many German workers. I’m over 180 cm tall but thin. They were also over 180 cm — but with the solid, rock‑built bodies of local players. Imagine those guys sprinting furiously toward our goal… or toward me.
When they started their run from the halfway line, I already felt a chill down my spine. If I had tried to stand my ground properly, I could easily have broken a leg or some other part of my body. So I often chose the peaceful option: let them go.
Because of those experiences in Germany, I have deep respect for Samurai Japan’s defenders — especially Tomiyasu, Itakura, and goalkeeper Suzuki. The defender is the position where perfection is always expected, and even when they perform outstandingly, they rarely receive the same admiration or heroic praise as forwards. That’s why I can’t wait to see how they stand up to the attacks of Neymar and Vinícius in the upcoming match against Brazil in the knockout stage. Watching top‑class defenders face world‑class attackers is one of the greatest dramas in football.
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I usually played as a sidewing back.
I usually played as a wing back.
The position is usually called "wing back" in English, I think.
I’m over 180 cm tall but also thin. I’m over 180 cm tall but also thin.
"but thin" is grammatically valid, but "but also thin" sounds a bit more natural here.
Because of those experiences in Germany, I have deep respect for Samurai Japan’s defenders — especially Tomiyasu, Itakura, and the goalkeeper Suzuki. Because of those experiences in Germany, I have deep respect for Samurai Japan’s defenders — especially Tomiyasu, Itakura, and the goalkeeper Suzuki.
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Thanks for checking my text — I appreciate it. With Kane leading England and the team showing such high‑level quality, I honestly think they can win the World Cup. If Japan could reach the final and face England, that alone would be a historic moment for Japanese football.
Samurai Blue Against Brazil on Tuesday
When I used to work in Germany, I joined my company’s soccer club, and from time to time we played friendly matches against our client companies.
I usually played as a side back. I usually played as a side back.
I don't know much about soccer, but after looking up all of the positions, I don't see "side back" anywhere. I see "wing-back", "center-back", and "full-back". I could definitely be wrong though.
I was a clumsy player who had only trained a little in my high‑school PE curriculumlasses, so the defender position looked easier for me — but in reality, marking an opponent’s forward was absolutely terrifying.
I was a clumsy player who had only trained a little in my high‑school PE classes, so the defender position looked easier for me — but in reality, marking an opponent’s forward was absolutely terrifying.
"curriculum" isn't wrong, but it sounds a little too formal/stiff.
Most of our opponents were Japanese manufacturing companies whose teams were made up of factory workers who had played soccer passionately since childhood, just like many German workers.
I’m over 180 cm tall but thin.
They were also over 180 cm — but with the solid, rock‑built hard bodies of local players.
They were also over 180 cm — but with the solid, rock hard bodies of local players.
"rock-built" sounds a little unnatural to me, but I think it makes sense. Usually people refer to muscles, especially abs, as "rock hard", so I think it fits.
Imagine those guys sprinting furiously toward our goal… or toward me.
When they started their run from the halfway line, I already felt a chill down my spine.
If I had tried to stand my ground properly, I could easily have broken a leg or some other part of my body.
So I often chose the peaceful option: let them go.
Because of those experiences in Germany, I have deep respect for Samurai Japan’s defenders — especially Tomiyasu, Itakura, and goalkeeper Suzuki.
The defender is the position where perfection is always expected, and even when they perform outstandingly, they rarely receive the same admiration or heroic praise as forwards.
That’s why I can’t wait to see how they stand up to the attacks of Neymar and Vinícius in the upcoming match against Brazil in the knockout stage.
Watching top‑class defenders face world‑class attackers is one of the greatest dramas in football.
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Defending against strong players like that does sound scary!
June 27, 2026
Yes, as you pointed out, “side back” is Japanese English. We create so many loanwords in soccer term too… haha. The correct terms are “right full‑back” or “left full‑back,” so in my case I was a left full‑back. It was really scary for me, and even now those sturdy guys with blue eyes still show up in my bad dreams sometimes. (hahaha)
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When I used to work in Germany, I joined my company’s soccer club, and from time to time we played friendly matches against our client companies. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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I usually played as a side back. I usually played as a side back. I usually played as a side back. I don't know much about soccer, but after looking up all of the positions, I don't see "side back" anywhere. I see "wing-back", "center-back", and "full-back". I could definitely be wrong though.
I usually played as a The position is usually called "wing back" in English, I think. |
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I was a clumsy player who had only trained a little in my high‑school PE curriculum, so the defender position looked easier for me — but in reality, marking an opponent’s forward was absolutely terrifying.
I was a clumsy player who had only trained a little in my high‑school PE c "curriculum" isn't wrong, but it sounds a little too formal/stiff. |
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Most of our opponents were Japanese manufacturing companies whose teams were made up of factory workers who had played soccer passionately since childhood, just like many German workers. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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I’m over 180 cm tall but thin. This sentence has been marked as perfect! I’m over 180 cm tall but also thin. I’m over 180 cm tall but also thin. "but thin" is grammatically valid, but "but also thin" sounds a bit more natural here. |
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They were also over 180 cm — but with the solid, rock‑built bodies of local players.
They were also over 180 cm — but with the solid, rock "rock-built" sounds a little unnatural to me, but I think it makes sense. Usually people refer to muscles, especially abs, as "rock hard", so I think it fits. |
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Imagine those guys sprinting furiously toward our goal… or toward me. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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When they started their run from the halfway line, I already felt a chill down my spine. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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If I had tried to stand my ground properly, I could easily have broken a leg or some other part of my body. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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So I often chose the peaceful option: let them go. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Because of those experiences in Germany, I have deep respect for Samurai Japan’s defenders — especially Tomiyasu, Itakura, and goalkeeper Suzuki. This sentence has been marked as perfect! Because of those experiences in Germany, I have deep respect for Samurai Japan’s defenders — especially Tomiyasu, Itakura, and the goalkeeper Suzuki. Because of those experiences in Germany, I have deep respect for Samurai Japan’s defenders — especially Tomiyasu, Itakura, and the goalkeeper Suzuki. |
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The defender is the position where perfection is always expected, and even when they perform outstandingly, they rarely receive the same admiration or heroic praise as forwards. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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That’s why I can’t wait to see how they stand up to the attacks of Neymar and Vinícius in the upcoming match against Brazil in the knockout stage. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Watching top‑class defenders face world‑class attackers is one of the greatest dramas in football. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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