Roberto Hongo is a former Brazilian player who retired after due sight issues. As he moved to Japan, Roberto felt his dream of being a champion could be accomplished after seeing Tsubasa whom he related. After learning of his mother's death, Roberto breaks the promise he made to Tsubasa to move to Brazil together, believe the teenager was still too young to be without his family. However, years after this, Roberto welcomes Tsubasa to Brazil as he trains him in the Sao Paulo's youth team.