Awakening the Messi template, Florentino Pérez begs me to join Real Madrid

"Feeling unwell? That's good."

A mature, smiling voice said,

Recognizing the gap is the first step to progress.

Given your current physical condition and level of execution, forcing this move into a formal competition would only result in twisting yourself into a pretzel or getting knocked away; it would be completely useless.

I suggest you forget about "cutting inside" for now and focus on improving your decent passing and vision.

"Now, take a look at this, it might make you more clear-headed (or more desperate)—a global assessment of the same age group, based on publicly available data simulations, a cure for all kinds of dissent and blind optimism."

"look."

Evaluation logic:

Current league platform and status (80% weight, reality is that harsh),

Personal data (15%)

Honors or other (5%) [Even if Pelé, the King of Football, had all the honors, you could definitely beat him at 70 years old now.]

[Comparing data on players born in the 1994-1995 age group worldwide... Data sources are limited, but enough to give you a wake-up call.]

[Evaluation complete.]

[First Tier (already established/core players in top clubs):]

1. Paul Pogba (Manchester United) - "His physical gifts are overwhelming, and his technique is exquisite. Even Messi at this age didn't have such a freakish physique."

2. Toni Kroos (Bayern Munich) - "The midfield maestro, his passing and distribution already show the style of a master. Your vision may be close, but your passing consistency and overall understanding of the game? You are miles behind."

3. Mario Götze (Borussia Dortmund) - "The German Messi? At least he proved himself in the Bundesliga, while you're still stuck in the Chinese Super League."

[Second Tier (Featured in Top Five European Leagues/Core Players in Second-Tier Leagues):]

……

7. Neymar (Santos) - "Fancy but efficient, the Brazilian league is already king. Your technique is not as flashy as theirs? You're just humiliating yourself."

……

Tier N (non-European league system)

99. Wushi (Guangzhou Hengda) - Assessment Details Expanded:

Platform/Status (80%): Top team in the Chinese Super League (coefficient 0.7), Evergrande substitute/never started. Score: 58.

"Look. In the data report, the Chinese Super League still has substitutes, which automatically reduces your potential by 30%."

Personal data (15%):

中甲20场18球11助，中超1场1球，亚青赛5场3球7助（冠军核心）。得分85。（PS:前文已修改了主角中甲数据）

"The data is okay, but what about its quality? Messi's data in Barcelona's youth teams and first team, that's what real data is."

Individual Honors (5%): Asian Youth Championship Winner + Asian Youth Golden Boy + All-Star Team. Score: 60.

"At the Asian level, not bad. At the global level? Better than nothing."

Overall ranking: Estimated ranking for the same age group globally: 99th.

"Top 100, does that sound a little impressive? Hold on, look at the 98 people ahead of you. Aren't they all in better leagues, facing stronger opponents? Your 99th place ranking is quite inflated."

99th place.

Wu Shi fell silent; the system's sharp tongue had completely shattered his previous pride.

"Why aren't you saying anything? Did you get upset?"

The system asked, its tone ambiguous, neither revealing concern nor continuing its sarcasm.

"You can't handle this? A true genius is someone who, after seeing the gap clearly, still has the courage to bridge it step by step. The doubts and pressure Messi faced back then were no less than yours."

"I can't take it anymore." Wu Shi took a deep breath.

"I'm just thinking about how to get out of this 'coefficient of 0.7' as soon as possible."

"Oh? You adjusted your mindset pretty quickly."

There seemed to be a very faint hint of approval in the system's voice, but it immediately reverted to its sarcastic tone.

"But don't get too ambitious. Europe won't send you an invitation just because you want to go."

[New Mission Generated: The FA Cup's "Pledge of Allegiance"]

[Task Requirements: In an FA Cup match where you start and play at least 60 minutes, let your strengths speak for themselves.]

A. Contribute a direct assist (showing vision and passing);

B. Scoring a goal (demonstrating precision and curve);

C. Create three or more excellent scoring opportunities (as determined by the system).

D. and helped the team win.

[Success Reward: Fusion Level +0.1%; Additional rewards based on performance.]

[Failure penalty: None (but Lippi wouldn't like a player who only rests on his laurels from the AFC U-19 Championship but fails to deliver in club matches).]

[Mission Background Supplement: FA Cup, away match against China League Two leaders Qingdao Hainiu. Evergrande fielded a youth team plus a few fringe first-team players as substitutes.]

[Special Note: Playing away from home, fielding a young team, and facing the league leaders in China League Two with a strong fighting spirit to overtake a Chinese Super League team... the debuffs are stacked up, rookie. Good luck.]

Wu Shi exited the system space. The lights in the therapy room remained soft, but his mindset was different now.

The phone screen lights up, confirming the tactical points and starting lineup.

Away game, FA Cup. Starting lineup.

He clenched his fist, his left leg steady, and his mind, tempered by the system's sharp tongue, became exceptionally clear-headed and resolute.

99th globally? A ranking of grey market goods?

Asian Youth Champion? Low-score platform?

The system's sarcasm, though harsh, tore away all pretense, forcing him to confront his truest self.

A 16-year-old player with equally distinct strengths and weaknesses, still incredibly far from Messi, but definitely on the way.

He turned off his phone and stood up.

The harsh criticism system and the brutal rankings are all external stimuli.

The real motivation comes from the inner sense of discontent—discontent with merely "approaching," discontent with being limited by the platform, discontent with forever living in the shadow of "like Messi," but rather to forge a path that belongs to oneself.

He walked out of the physiotherapy room

After logging out of the system, Wu Shi picked up his phone.

Assistant coach's information confirmed: For the away game against Qingdao Hainiu, the whole team will depart two days in advance to acclimatize, and you will start and serve as captain.

Why am I the captain?

"Oh, it seems that Coach Lippi intends to put you in a leading role. It seems that he doesn't value this match, but this will put you under tremendous pressure."

Why?

"Looks like you're really stupid. Fine, let me analyze it for you."

1. Multi-front operations and physical fitness limits

Guangzhou Evergrande faces competition on three fronts this season: the Chinese Super League, the AFC Champions League, and the Chinese FA Cup.

Furthermore, many of the team's key players (Zheng Zhi, Gao Lin, Sun Xiang, etc.) are also regulars on the national team.

Frequent national team call-ups and a packed club schedule have led to fatigue among the key players and increased risk of injuries.

The FA Cup match against a China League Two team is an excellent opportunity to make large-scale rotations and give the main players a valuable rest.

Therefore, fielding a youth team represented by you and fringe players is a strategic necessity.

2. Core testing and stress catalysis.

Your performance at the Asian Youth Championship, especially your crucial role in the final.

This proves you have a big heart and the ability to decide the game.

However, the stage and club environment of the AFC U-19 Championship are different, especially the pressure faced as a single core player is completely different.

Lippi needs to understand that when key players like Conca and Muriqui are off the field, and when the burden of being the tactical core rests entirely on your shoulders...

Can you lead other younger teammates forward?

This FA Cup match is a "stress test" and "leadership experiment" that the old man has carefully set up for you.

Giving you the captain's armband is to amplify that pressure and expectation to the extreme.

3. Condition assessment and recovery evaluation

In summary, the system voice concluded.

"This is a strategy where the opponent is weak on paper, but the potential gains are quite high (testing you, training newcomers, and letting the main players rest)."

You are the most crucial piece in this game. If you play well, your importance in the coach's eyes will greatly increase; if you play poorly…

The system paused for a moment.

"You might lose this opportunity to be 'reliant on alone' in more crucial matches in the future. After all, trust is a fragile thing."