Mr_Raiden

For ten years, Ethan Carter was cursed.

No matter which club he coached, he never won a single match. The world called him “The Cursed Coach.” Fans ridiculed him. Players disrespected him. The media destroyed him.

But on one fateful night, his Bundesliga team—the weakest in the league—was leading 1-0 against a footballing giant.

Ninety minutes. One last chance. The biggest upset of the season.

The final whistle blew.

Victory.

His first-ever win. The curse was broken.

And then… his heart stopped.

When he opened his eyes, he wasn’t in Germany anymore.

He was in a run-down office with peeling wallpaper and a broken desk. His hands were thinner. His face was different.

A small nameplate sat in front of him:

 Jake Wilson – Head Coach, Bradford FC (Fifth-Tier League) 

Before he could even process what had happened, a glowing screen appeared before his eyes.

[Ding! The Coaching System Has Activated!]

Now, armed with a system that grants real-time tactical analysis, scouting reports, player growth insights, and legendary tactics, Ethan—now Jake—has a second chance.

From a forgotten, unknown club to the top of world football—can he use the system to become the greatest coach in history?

He was once the most mocked coach in the world.

Now, he will become unstoppable.

Because this time… he refuses to lose.




Disclaimer

The Coaching System is a work of fiction. All characters, teams, events, and organizations depicted in this story are purely fictional or used fictitiously. While the novel is inspired by real-world football mechanics, tactics, and leagues, it does not represent any real-life football clubs, managers, or players.

The Coaching System

Emeka Okafor (Nigeria, 22) – The undisputed No.1, commanding in the air, excellent reflexes.

Jack Simmons (England, 20) – Reliable backup, good shot-stopper but lacks distribution skills.

Marco Bianchi (CB, 18, Italy) – £600K (Atalanta Youth)

James Richards (England, 24, RB) – Attacking full-back, excellent stamina and crossing.

Nathan Barnes (England, 26, CB) – The leader of the defense, strong in aerial duels.

Kang Min-jae (South Korea, 24, CB) – Aggressive, composed under pressure.

Noah Fletcher (England, 22, CB) – Physically dominant, great potential.

Aiden Taylor (England, 25, LB) – Solid defensively but not the best going forward.

Lewis Hart (England, 20, LB/CB) – Versatile, good backup option.

Julián Rojas (Colombia, 21, RB) – Returning from loan, talented and composed on the ball.

Daniel Lowe (England, 27, CDM) – The midfield anchor, breaks up opposition attacks.

Elliot Harper (England, 25, CM) – Box-to-box midfielder, high stamina, already proven in League One. (New signing from Sunderland – £500K)

Andrés Ibáñez (Argentina, 24, CM) – Deep-lying playmaker with elite passing. (New signing from Boca Juniors – £750K)

Lewis Chapman (England, 24, CM) – Utility player, decent all-rounder but not a standout.

Santiago Vélez (Colombia, 18, CM) – Box-to-box midfielder with high work rate. (New signing from Atlético Nacional – £550K)

Renan Silva (Brazil, 21, RW) – Explosive winger, thrives in one-on-one situations.

Leo Rasmussen (Denmark, 19, LW/RW) – Direct, aggressive dribbler, a real attacking threat. (New signing from FC Midtjylland – £700K)

Diego Castellón (Spain, 23, LW/ST) – Former top prospect, recovering from injuries.

Lukas Novak (Czech Republic, 24, ST) – The main goal scorer, clinical in the box.

Guilherme Costa (Brazil, 23, ST) – Poacher-style forward, clinical inside the box. (New signing from Fluminense – £450K)

Tobias Richter (Germany, 21, ST) – Clinical, excellent at link-up play. (New signing from Kaiserslautern – £600K)

Raphael Mensah (Ghana, 20, RW) – Quick, unpredictable, and direct in 1v1 situations. (New signing from Anderlecht – £500K)

Ethan Walsh (England, 19, LW/RW) – Academy graduate, quick but inexperienced.

PS. The list can change but this is the squad for 24/25 season

Bradford City 2024/25 Squad