Hikaru Kicker is a 13-year-old boy who is passionate about football. He has been playing with a ball constantly since his father's friend gave him one when he was just a baby. Hikaru travels to Italy to study the sport. He initially joins a powerful team in Genova, but quickly leaves to play for a very weak team called "Columbus" alongside his female friend Anna. After facing numerous hardships and challenges, their team slowly grows stronger, eventually defeating Margerita, one of Genova's top soccer teams. Hikaru soon learns that Genova will host its first soccer tournament. During the competition, Hikaru and his teammates face many opponents and gain greater maturity. Will Hikaru manage to score a goal, and which team will claim the championship?