Touchline Rebirth: From FIFA to Football
Nicholas Marjan—known as Niels—was once an Asian football-obsessed loner in the modern world. A master of FIFA Career Mode, addicted to tactical YouTube breakdowns, and endlessly chasing transfer window drama, he lived the beautiful game from behind a screen.
Until the day he died.
Reborn in the late 2000s in a small European country, Niels wakes up in the body of a once-promising young footballer whose career was tragically cut short by a brutal ACL injury. With no chance to play again, and haunted by the weight of lost potential, the only path forward is through coaching.
Now an assistant at a struggling lower-league club, Niels carries two things no one else has:
-Knowledge of football’s future
-A mysterious cheat-like instinct for scouting raw, hidden talent
As he begins to make waves with his unique coaching style, Niels catches the attention of the football world. Offers from top-tier teams in the top five European leagues come rolling in. With a growing reputation, Niels sets out to transform not just one team's fate—but to leave his mark on the biggest stages in world football.
Now at chapter 7, thr pacing hhas been right and the MC is evolving into morr than just a reincarnated fan with cheats, he's becoming a compelling figure in the touchline. If it keeps building like this, it could become a standout in this genrr. Definitely sticking with it 🔥
Just read the first five chapters and I’m hooked! The concept of a reincarnated football fan stepping into a failed prodigy’s life—and focusing on coaching—is a unique twist. It’s a fresh take with a lot of promise.
It's totally different from your usual "become the star player" story. What really drew me in was how the book focuses on his growth both on and off the pitch, especially his struggles with coaching and team dynamics. It’s refreshing to see a football novel dig into the behind-the-scenes aspects of the sport, not just the flashy moments. It’s still early, but it’s got some serious potential!
Just read the first two chapters and I’m really liking where this is going! The idea of a football fan reincarnating into a young prodigy whose career was already ruined by injury is super refreshing. It’s not the usual “back to being a star player” story. What really caught my interest is the coaching angle—feels like something new in this genre. It’s still early, but the setup has a lot of potential. Can’t wait to see how it develops!
you got a banger on your hands here mate. love the MC getting good vibes for the story from the way he's been written hope this keep and i hope it does because its hard to find such a consistent football fanfic that isnt pure racism in disguise or chinese propaganda!
This one's a banger—finally, a football novel that gets it right." The MC is sharp, likable, and grounded—ambitious without being arrogant, and with just enough grit to make every match feel earned. The pacing’s tight, the rivalries feel real, and best of all: no weird nationalism, forced racism, or political detours that ruin immersion. If it keeps this energy up, it's easily top-tier in the genre.
A compelling mix of passion, pressure, and the love of football. The story moves quickly, with just enough drama to keep you hooked. Great for readers who enjoy sports and stories about chasing dreams.
The MC’s journey, armed with his FIFA knowledge, is both fun and inspiring. The story blends sports action with personal growth, and the pacing keeps things exciting without rushing through the development. If you love football or stories with second chances, this one’s a must-read. Can’t wait for more chapters!
Overall this is a lot of fun to read, if you enjoy sports novels then this is definitely for you. Feels like the author is also genuine fan of football too, which you can tell as you read. highly recommend checking this out!
Just another Nepali encouraging a fellow country man. Don't stop your work it got a great potential🔥❤️