The Thirteen Guardians Charge Toward the World Cup - Episode 1

A former Premier League star, now retired with a knee injury, returns to his hometown determined to build a new football legacy. He plans to recruit thirteen top players from across Lorwick State to form a River League team aiming for national and global success. During the last day of tryouts, he confronts Liam, a local youth skeptical of his ambition. The ex-player disguises himself as a delivery rider to secretly find talent. He convinces Liam to believe in the vision, promising to lead if they find all thirteen players. The episode ends as Liam recalls a classmate described as a midfield genius, hinting at their first target.