The protagonist, Endou Mamoru, is a highly gifted goalkeeper and the grandson of one of Japan's most formidable goalkeepers, who passed away before Endou was born. Despite his remarkable abilities, his school lacks a genuine soccer club because the other six members show little interest, even in training. However, once a mysterious forward named Gouenji relocates to Endou's town, the young goalkeeper embarks on a quest to locate and recruit players for his soccer team.