Countless geniuses in world football shine like meteors, fleeting and dazzling, leaving behind only endless "what ifs." No Nerazzurri player has ever grieved for their "King" Adriano, and no Rossoneri player has ever underestimated the potential of Pato. Had Pogba not fallen on hard times, Levante might have become only the third team to successfully defend the World Cup title. Had Deisler lived up to his potential, would Germany have already lifted the World Cup on home soil? The world wonders: what would have happened if Balotelli had a normal mind? What if Baggio hadn't suffered the injuries that would have forced most people to quit sports? What if Bojan hadn't suffered anxiety? What if... injuries are relentless, and self-discipline is hard to maintain. The tragedy of football's "Zhongyong" (a misfortune) never ceases. In his previous life, Lin Qiu, lacking talent, was unable to step onto the pitch of his dreams. Reborn in 2014, he activated the [Fallen Starlight] system, gaining the ability to access the unrealized talents of these prodigies. At the same time, he discovered that the system's functions went beyond this... The lost stars converged in Lin Qiu, forming a new galaxy, carrying those talents that had never been fully realized. Lin Qiu decided: to reach the top of the football world and become the undisputed king!

In 2024, down-and-out football fan Cui Cheng died of a heart attack after staying up late to watch Manchester City's Champions League final defeat. Upon opening his eyes again, he found himself transported back to the year 2000—Manchester City were still struggling in England's First Division, facing financial ruin, an aging roster, a severe fan exodus, and constant locker room strife. They were still seven years away from being acquired by an Abu Dhabi consortium and becoming a "tycoon." Chen Feng, armed with 24 years of football memories (including player potential, tactical trends, and crucial transfer window information), unexpectedly inherited a fortune from his uncle. He decisively purchased the near-disbandment Manchester City club, thus embarking on a remarkable comeback from a relegation-challenged side in England's Premier League to a European powerhouse.