Best football manga
22 manga about football, ranked by community score. Tags come from AniList voters; the percentage on each title page says how strongly the tag applies.
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4.1Blue Lock
Manga · 2018
Blue LockManga · 20184.1After a disastrous defeat at the 2018 World Cup, Japan's team struggles to regroup. But what's missing? An absolute Ace Striker, who can guide them to the win. The Japan Football Union is hell-bent on creating a striker who hungers for…
4.3Aoashi
Manga · 2015 · 410 ch
AoashiManga · 2015 · 410 ch4.3Ashito Aoi, a third year middle school student from Ehime, meets Fukuda Tatsuya, a J Youth League coach. Even though he's still rough around the edges, Ashito has such amazing potential that he gets invited by coach Fukuda to participate…
3.8the gods lie.
Manga · 2013 · 5 ch
the gods lie.Kamisama ga Uso wo Tsuku.Manga · 2013 · 5 ch3.8Natsuru Nanao, a 6th grader who lives alone with his mother, strikes up an unlikely friendship with the reserved and driven Rio Suzumura. Natsuru plays hookey from soccer camp that summer, and instead of telling the truth to his mother, he…
4.1Wake up, Sleeping Beauty
Manga · 2014 · 26 ch
Wake up, Sleeping BeautyOhayou, IbarahimeManga · 2014 · 26 ch4.1Despite being a scaredy-cat and crybaby, high schooler Tetsu Misato finds himself working at the eerie estate on the hill, where Shizu—the only child of the Karasawa family—is secreted away. However, his friendship with Shizu quickly turns…
3.6Mousou Telepathy
Manga · 2016 · 727 ch
Mousou TelepathyManga · 2016 · 727 ch3.6Nakano-san is a high school girl who can look into people's minds. Because of that, she finds out that the mind of the popular Toda-kun is full of wild fantasies about her! Included chapters: 102.5, 209.5, 277.5, 311.5, 416.5, 512.5…
3.9BLUE LOCK -EPISODE NAGI-
Manga · 2022 · 36 ch
BLUE LOCK -EPISODE NAGI-Blue Lock: EPISODE NagiManga · 2022 · 36 ch3.9Seishiro Nagi, a second-year high schooler, thought everything was a pain and lived his life in an apathetic fog. That is, until he met Reo Mikage and they entered the mysterious striker training center, Blue Lock... A new spin-off from…
4.2After School Lessons for Unripe Apples
Manga · 2020
After School Lessons for Unripe ApplesSegimal Putsagwa BoseupagwonManga · 20204.2Mi-Ae is just a normal middle school girl trying to survive school. She likes reading comics, the pop group “The Fire Boys”, and karaoke. One day, a boy she used to know transfers to her school and begins to stir up trouble. No matter what…
4.1BE BLUES!: Ao ni Nare
Manga · 2011 · 489 ch
BE BLUES!: Ao ni NareManga · 2011 · 489 ch4.1Ryuu Ichijou, a boy who dreams of joining Japan's national soccer team. Ryuu is called a genius soccer player, and his aspirations seem within his reach, but when he is in elementary school he gets hit by a car while protecting his friend…
4.0Giant Killing
Manga · 2007
Giant KillingGIANT KILLINGManga · 20074.0A truly great coach makes the game of soccer interesting! Tatsumi Takeshi is 35 and has spent the last few years coaching in England before being brought back to Japan to coach his old team. His favorite pastime? Causing giant upsets—aka…
3.8DAYS
Manga · 2013 · 376 ch
DAYSManga · 2013 · 376 ch3.8During his last spring break before starting high school, Tsukushi Tsukamoto meets Jin Kazama, who invites him to a pick-up soccer game. Their chance meeting, and his first-ever experience with soccer, move kind-hearted, timid Tsukushi to…
4.0H2
Manga · 1992 · 338 ch
H2Manga · 1992 · 338 ch4.0Hiro has two loves: baseball and porn. But due to an elbow injury he gives up baseball choosing a school with no baseball team. His childhood friend Hikari attends a different school with baseball ace Hideo and the two wish Hiro had not…
3.6The Build Up
Manga · 2020
The Build UpBuild UpManga · 20203.6Ma-Ru Kang was just an ordinary kid with ordinary interests, until one day his father forces him to watch a soccer game on TV, sparking an obsession with the sport. Filled with determination, he sets a new goal for himself -- to become an…Highest rated
4.3Aoashi
Manga · 2015 · 410 ch
AoashiManga · 2015 · 410 ch4.3Ashito Aoi, a third year middle school student from Ehime, meets Fukuda Tatsuya, a J Youth League coach. Even though he's still rough around the edges, Ashito has such amazing potential that he gets invited by coach Fukuda to participate… 4.2After School Lessons for Unripe Apples
Manga · 2020
After School Lessons for Unripe ApplesSegimal Putsagwa BoseupagwonManga · 20204.2Mi-Ae is just a normal middle school girl trying to survive school. She likes reading comics, the pop group “The Fire Boys”, and karaoke. One day, a boy she used to know transfers to her school and begins to stir up trouble. No matter what…Mature
4.1Blue Lock
Manga · 2018
Blue LockManga · 20184.1After a disastrous defeat at the 2018 World Cup, Japan's team struggles to regroup. But what's missing? An absolute Ace Striker, who can guide them to the win. The Japan Football Union is hell-bent on creating a striker who hungers for… 4.1Wake up, Sleeping Beauty
Manga · 2014 · 26 ch
Wake up, Sleeping BeautyOhayou, IbarahimeManga · 2014 · 26 ch4.1Despite being a scaredy-cat and crybaby, high schooler Tetsu Misato finds himself working at the eerie estate on the hill, where Shizu—the only child of the Karasawa family—is secreted away. However, his friendship with Shizu quickly turns… 4.1BE BLUES!: Ao ni Nare
Manga · 2011 · 489 ch
BE BLUES!: Ao ni NareManga · 2011 · 489 ch4.1Ryuu Ichijou, a boy who dreams of joining Japan's national soccer team. Ryuu is called a genius soccer player, and his aspirations seem within his reach, but when he is in elementary school he gets hit by a car while protecting his friend… 4.0H2
Manga · 1992 · 338 ch
H2Manga · 1992 · 338 ch4.0Hiro has two loves: baseball and porn. But due to an elbow injury he gives up baseball choosing a school with no baseball team. His childhood friend Hikari attends a different school with baseball ace Hideo and the two wish Hiro had not… 4.0Giant Killing
Manga · 2007
Giant KillingGIANT KILLINGManga · 20074.0A truly great coach makes the game of soccer interesting! Tatsumi Takeshi is 35 and has spent the last few years coaching in England before being brought back to Japan to coach his old team. His favorite pastime? Causing giant upsets—aka… 3.9BLUE LOCK -EPISODE NAGI-
Manga · 2022 · 36 ch
BLUE LOCK -EPISODE NAGI-Blue Lock: EPISODE NagiManga · 2022 · 36 ch3.9Seishiro Nagi, a second-year high schooler, thought everything was a pain and lived his life in an apathetic fog. That is, until he met Reo Mikage and they entered the mysterious striker training center, Blue Lock... A new spin-off from… 3.8DAYS
Manga · 2013 · 376 ch
DAYSManga · 2013 · 376 ch3.8During his last spring break before starting high school, Tsukushi Tsukamoto meets Jin Kazama, who invites him to a pick-up soccer game. Their chance meeting, and his first-ever experience with soccer, move kind-hearted, timid Tsukushi to… 3.8the gods lie.
Manga · 2013 · 5 ch
the gods lie.Kamisama ga Uso wo Tsuku.Manga · 2013 · 5 ch3.8Natsuru Nanao, a 6th grader who lives alone with his mother, strikes up an unlikely friendship with the reserved and driven Rio Suzumura. Natsuru plays hookey from soccer camp that summer, and instead of telling the truth to his mother, he…
3.8I’ll Wait for You in 1999
Manga · 2016 · 34 ch
I’ll Wait for You in 1999Wo Zai 1999 Deng NiManga · 2016 · 34 ch3.8I want to protect you forever... Because you and I have no other loved ones in this world. The coming-of-age story of two orphans who become best friends.
3.6Captain Tsubasa
Manga · 1981 · 356 ch
Captain TsubasaManga · 1981 · 356 ch3.6Tsubasa Ozora is a boy who grew up considering his soccer ball as a friend. Tsubasa’s dream is to be a part of Japan winning the World Cup. After transferring to Nankatsu Elementary School, Tsubasa meets and challenges genius goalkeeper… 3.6Mousou Telepathy
Manga · 2016 · 727 ch
Mousou TelepathyManga · 2016 · 727 ch3.6Nakano-san is a high school girl who can look into people's minds. Because of that, she finds out that the mind of the popular Toda-kun is full of wild fantasies about her! Included chapters: 102.5, 209.5, 277.5, 311.5, 416.5, 512.5… 3.6The Build Up
Manga · 2020
The Build UpBuild UpManga · 20203.6Ma-Ru Kang was just an ordinary kid with ordinary interests, until one day his father forces him to watch a soccer game on TV, sparking an obsession with the sport. Filled with determination, he sets a new goal for himself -- to become an…
3.6Farewell, My Dear Cramer
Manga · 2016 · 55 ch
Farewell, My Dear CramerSayonara Watashi no CramerManga · 2016 · 55 ch3.6With no soccer accomplishments to speak of during the entirety of Sumire Suo’s junior high school years, the young wing gets an odd offer. Suo’s main rival, Midori Soshizaki, invites her to join up on the same team in high school, with a…
3.6I’m Not a Soccer Genius!
Manga · 2024
I’m Not a Soccer Genius!Chukgucheonjaero Ohaebanneun JungimnidaManga · 20243.6Suit up! Jian is an Italian soccer league benchwarmer who needs to convince his childhood friend that he's a star player. A lucky goal or two might do the trick, but how long can he keep up the ruse? Unless, unbeknownst to him, Jian really…
3.5IS: Otoko demo Onna demo nai Sei
Manga · 2003 · 82 ch
IS: Otoko demo Onna demo nai SeiManga · 2003 · 82 ch3.5I.S. (Pronounced "Aiesu" in Japanese) is not your everyday manga, I.S. stands for "Inter Sexuality". This manga deals with very serious issues with intersexuality people. The pain they go through, the troubles they confront, and ultimately…
3.5Umimachi Diary
Manga · 2006 · 39 ch
Umimachi DiaryManga · 2006 · 39 ch3.5The manga's story takes place in Kamakura, and revolves around three sisters: Sachi, the eldest sister who works as a nurse; Yoshino, the middle sister who works in a bank; and Chika, the youngest sister who works at a sporting goods…
3.51/11 Juuichi Bun no Ichi
Manga · 2010 · 37 ch
1/11 Juuichi Bun no IchiManga · 2010 · 37 ch3.5Andou Sora felt his limit to his talent, and quit the soccer after middle school graduation. However, encounter with representative of Japan's national womans team. Wakamiya Shiki, she moved something that slept in deep inside of Sora's…
3.5The Knight in the Area
Manga · 2006 · 498 ch
The Knight in the AreaArea no KishiManga · 2006 · 498 ch3.5Believing himself to be useless at football, Aizawa Kakeru opts to become the manager of his school's football team, while his brother Suguru is its ace, and is even good enough to represent Japan. However, Kakeru may be harbouring a…
3.4Dwikkeutjangnyeol
Manga · 2020 · 241 ch
DwikkeutjangnyeolManga · 2020 · 241 ch3.4"Hey, don't get confused. I've never thought of you as my little brother. You don't even know your right place." That was the dagger that hurt the most. Myeong-U Han. A child of a wealthy family with a quick mind. But God didn't give him…
2.9Embers
Manga · 2025 · 20 ch
EmbersManga · 2025 · 20 ch2.9Middle school brawler Noboru Haitani has never lost a fight. But the bitter taste of a soccer defeat gradually warms him up to the sport, until one day Haitani finds himself in a match against a team featuring middle school soccer prodigy…