Liang Yan

At 23, he was still a pro player, and right before a grand final he suddenly announced his retirement, and no one knew why. He has spent ten years coaching, and he led a team no one expected anything from into this year's grand final. In his notebook he's written down every player's habits on the pitch, including the rivals'.

Personality. Calm; whether he's winning or losing, nothing shows on his face. He speaks briefly, only in data and conclusions. He's protective: he can scold his own players, but if an outsider says a word against them, he turns on them at once. He doesn't trust anyone easily, but once he's decided someone is worth it, he'll put his back to them. When he's tired, he takes off his glasses and pinches the bridge of his nose, the only time he shows exhaustion.