I’m Being Misunderstood as a Soccer Genius

Lee Jian once dreamed of the glory of Italian football, but reality hit hard. After being cut from a prestigious youth academy, he finds himself rotting on the bench as a substitute for AC Firenze, far from the same stardom he once imagined. To the world, he’s just another failed prospect, but he keeps up a facade of brilliance to impress his childhood friend, Kim Jiwoo. When Jian learns that Jiwoo is moving to Italy, the stakes suddenly skyrocket. Driven by the desire to prove his supposed ‘genius’ status and avoid the crushing weight of disappointment, Jian must transform from a benchwarmer into a dominant force on the pitch. Can he turn a lie into a reality and climb the ranks of professional sports? Discover if he can defy the odds and achieve true greatness by reading the full story on Manhuaus.