Nitta, Shun

新田瞬

Shun Nitta serves as Japan's current second-choice forward behind Kojiro Hyuga and is a regular starter for the team. He is one year younger than the other members of the Golden Generation.
He made his first appearance in Captain Tsubasa (1981) chapter 52. During his school years, he played for Nankatsu and Otomo before turning professional with Kashiwa Reysol. He wears the following jersey numbers: 9 (Otomo and Nankatsu), 35 (Kashiwa Reysol), and 18 (Japan).
Nitta's main offensive strengths are his speed and his Hayabusa Shot, which he developed into the No Trap Running Volley Hayabusa Shot. As the series progressed, he learned to use jumping and running shooting techniques with both feet, as well as demonstrating field awareness by drawing defenders away and allowing through balls to pass.