Supa Strikas
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| Language | English, French, Spanish, Chinese (Traditional), Vietnamese, Khmer, Thai, Malay, Tagalog, Arabic, Hebrew, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Urdu and Kiswahili |
| Genre | football-themed comic |
| Published | 2001-present |
Supa Strikas is an African association football-themed comic[1] about a titular football team dubbed "the world's greatest." Despite their enormous talent, the players must adapt in a game where being the best is only the beginning and where the opposition is always full of surprises. The Supa Strikas comic prints 1.4 million copies per month in 16 countries. Supa Strikas also appeared on Caltex and Texaco as an ad. As of 2019, the franchise is currently owned by Moonbug Entertainment.
The comic's global headline sponsor is Chevron, (the Caltex and Texaco brands appear on Supa Strikas' match and training apparel), with other headline sponsors including Visa, Guaranty Trust Bank and Henkel. Partner sponsors also feature depending on region, including Grassroot Soccer, Metropolitan Life, Spur Steak Ranches, Visa, South African National Roads Agency, and MTN amongst others.
Sponsors exposure includes perimeter boards in-game scenes, product placement / engagement (e.g. the team often eats at KFC in the South African edition), and full-page advertisements. It is currently sponsored by KFC and Old Mutual in South Africa.
History and development[edit]
Supa Strikas was founded by Andrew Smith, Oliver Power, Lee Hartman, and Alex Kramer[2][3] The comic series was first published in South Africa in 2000, following the format of the British comic Roy of the Rovers. Afterward publication spread to various sub-Saharan African countries.[4] By 2002 publications in the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, Zambia. Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda soon followed.[5]
The comic receives sponsorship from several companies, including Nike, Caltex, and other South African businesses. Consequently, the sponsoring firms have their product names placed on various panels.[1][6]
The series was based on the life of Thuthuka "Terry" Zwane, a boy from the Soweto area of Johannesburg.[5] With demand for the comic growing increasingly global, Supa Strikas’ core characters remained local, but a more international cast grew around them, including characters of Asian, Latin American and European extraction.[citation needed]
The periodic comic was available across Africa (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Mauritius, Réunion, Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon and Egypt); Latin America (Colombia, El Salvador, Panama, Brazil, Honduras, and Guatemala); Europe (Norway, Sweden, Finland) and Asia (Malaysia and the Philippines).[7]
The comic has also been adapted into an animated series by Animasia Studios.[8] The series debuted in 2009 with 47 episodes – each with approximately 22 minutes of run-time – and aired in selected regions until 2010.
The titular soccer team adventure through the world of soccer in their bid to win the Super League trophy in their country, dubbed in their stadium "Strikaland." On their way across the globe, the team explores the roots of the game (from Mexico to China), meets its most extraordinary past and present players, and confronts the most unscrupulous coaches and players from their rival teams.
The story centers around the team's young striker, Shakes, whom many believe is the best striker in the world. Shakes and his teammates, however, consider the acclaim as a mere beginning. The game's global legacy and the players who dream of being crowned Super League champions mean Shakes must constantly challenge himself to remain in contention. As a result, he often finds himself spearheading the team's exploration of the unknown – be it a strange land, a strange opposition, or a new soccer challenge.
The stories in Supa Strikas combine humor (often in the form of the characters Spenza and El Matador as the comic relief), action, technology, and exploration in the context of a real soccer challenge. In addition, the stories are usually positive life messages that deal with self-actualization, fair play, teamwork, and respect.
Characters[edit]
Shakes[edit]
Shakes is a Supa Strikas striker who wears a number 10 jersey, though he is seen wearing a number 19 jersey in "Rookie Season". He is the main character of the series, and is especially well-known for his "bicycle kick", which he was taught by his dad when he was a child. Shakes has light brown skin and spiky black hair. He can be quite humorous at times, and loves soccer with all his heart. When things go wrong or something unusual happens, he usually figures out what's going on, but most of the time he's not believed until the end. In Rookie Season, we see that he was 16 years old then and has a mom and younger sister. His best friend was Skarra, a now striker for Invincible United, who ironically is now his sworn enemy. Shakes is considered one of the best players in the Super League, along with El Matador and Twisting Tiger.
El Matador[edit]
Carlos El Matador nicknamed El Matador, is a striker for Supa Strikas from Spain who wears the number 20 jersey. He is the most expensive player in the Super League. He tends to be melodramatic, and he is often seen wearing aqua sunglasses. He is also known as 'Fighter'. El Matador is incredibly self-absorbed, being the wealthiest player on the team. He owns two gold Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560–4, one Coupe and one Spyder, both nicknamed "Bruno." His other cars include a purple Lamborghini roadster with red chrome, a black and silver two-tone Rolls-Royce Ghost, a silver Nissan GT-R NISMO, a bright green McLaren 570S, a blue Cadillac Coupe de Ville, and a red Aston Martin One-77. He likes to live a lavish lifestyle. El matador is regarded as one of the best players in the Super League and is one of the highest-scoring players.
Klaus[edit]
Klaus is a player from Germany who wears the number 2 jersey, he is also very childish. Klaus has long blonde hair. In some episodes, he was seen playing as a defender. Klaus has excellent passing techniques and terrorizes tired opposition defense as a super substitute. He puts on a vulnerable and comical facade to lower the opponents' expectations of his playing, yet he is dead serious when scoring goals. Klaus tends to sneeze when nervous. His favorite food is strudel. Klaus always buys his Aunt Hilda presents from every city Supa Strikas visits. He is addicted to the Inspector Von Spector series and believes that the butler is always guilty. He is also selfish sometimes and gets angry for small things
Dancing Rasta[edit]
Fabian Skhosana, also known as "Dancing Rasta", is the 39-year-old captain of Supa Strikas from Jamaica. He is a seasoned mountaineer and stands tall at 1.94m. Fabian wears the number 9 jersey and is highly respected for his captaincy skills, especially when facing tough opponents like Dooma or Johann Uber. He is a very polite and motivational leader who does not harm others without a valid reason. Most fans regard him as the greatest captain in the Super League. The other teammates also refer to him as "Captain".
Despite his fear of clowns, also known as coulrophobia, he still takes his children to the circus. He has an animated personality and often ends his sentences by addressing others as "man". For instance, instead of calling Shakes by his name, he calls him "Shakes Man", which is similar to the genie in Aladdin.
Big Bo[edit]
Bojack "Big Bo" Anderson is a 36 year old character who is the main goalkeeper and vice-captain of Supa Strikas. Big Bo wears the number 1 jersey. He is often claimed as the greatest goalkeeper in the league, even better than De Los Santos. He is from Liddleton, Texas, and Supa Strikas is his 3rd team. He has won many awards as a goalkeeper. Before joining Supa Strikas, Big Bo accidentally injured the former Grimm FC player Spike "Awesome" Dawson out of his soccer career. Dawson refuses to accept Big Bo's apology and is obsessed with getting his revenge on Big Bo. Since the prisoner Knuckles who impersonated Big Bo was arrested, the real Big Bo was not charged for his prison escape conspiracy, since Big Bo was imprisoned by mistake. He is 36 years old. He stands at 2.01 m.
Twisting Tiger[edit]
Twisting Tiger is a right-footed winger and midfielder from Japan who wears the number 16 jersey. He previously played for Nakama FC. He is known for his accurate shooting and is one of the best players in Supa Strikas. Twisting Tornado and the upside-down Twisting Tornado are his signature moves. Twisting Tiger learned Japanese football style from his former coach Ura Giri. His former teammate, Miko Chen of Nakama FC, is his best friend. Tiger is known to be the quickest player on the field and zooms past other players with ease. He believes that his lucky charm helps Supa Strikas in their matches. Unfortunately, he broke his arm, and this is seen with bandages.
Cool Joe[edit]
José "Cool Joe" Garcia is a Brazilian left-wing midfielder who wears the number 7 jersey. Known as the "king of crossing" following his excellent crosses, also known for his spins, which helped the team to score many goals. He also has a flair for disco music, crediting one record for giving his "groove" during the game. Cool Joe also owns a disco club known as Cool Joe's. He has five signature spins: "The left spin, the right spin, the backspin, and the topspin" that are unpredictable in the field. The fifth spin, the corkscrew, is very different from the rest as it was developed by a table tennis champion, Chill John.
North Shaw[edit]
Killian "North" Shaw is an Australian player who is a first-choice defender alongside Blok and Eagle Eye. He wears the number 8 jersey. His personality is described as a surfer who owns a beach shop and rides 'gnarly' waves. North Shaw has deeply tanned skin, and he sports a blonde afro hairstyle and eyebrows. His signature move is 'The Slide,' sliding to retrieve the ball from the opposition's feet. He is enemies with Liquido of Hydra FC.
Blok[edit]
Miroslav "Blok" Rybar is North Shaw's defensive partner who wears the 55 jersey. He is from the fictional country of Brislovia, named after Bratislava and Slovakia. He is nicknamed "Blok," following his ability to "block" the ball very well. He is also a capable striker. He is rather quiet, which is in stark contrast with his rather talkative teammates. However, most people cannot understand him when he speaks because he communicates almost exclusively in Brislovian, though he understands English. Blok's brother, Josef "Attak" Rybar, plays as a striker for FC Technicali.
Eagle Eye[edit]
Eagle Eye is the main defender of Supa Strikas and wears the number 4 jersey. He is called Eagle Eye for he has sharp eyes that allow him to intercept the strikers from scoring. Eagle Eye is a native American from Las Vegas and used to play for FC Cosmos. He is close with the other young defenders, North Shaw and Blok. He has a high ability to score long-range goals. Eagle Eye is the oldest player in Supa Strikas.
Lankey[edit]
Lankey is a substitute striker for El Matador, hailing from England. He is very tall and skinny and wears the number 23 jersey. He is a bit nervous when he gets the ball but always tries to do his best as a striker.
Griz[edit]
Griz is a substitute defender for North Shaw and wears the number 6 jersey. He has a tendency to vomit out of fear or nervousness about intense matches. He has orange hair and sometimes wears a headband. He is still a capable defender.
Rizo[edit]
Rizo is a substitute midfielder mostly for Rasta or any of the wing midfielders, or sometimes even the forwards. He wears the number 3 jersey. He is not like other substitutes, because he is very serious in his game.
Aldo[edit]
Aldo was another player in Supa Strikas with jersey number 19. He is a spare midfielder who is also capable of playing but is not good at shooting or defending, leading to him not seeing the field.
Noah Murdoch[edit]
Noah is the substitute goalkeeper for Big Bo with jersey number 13. He is a solid keeper but he is usually injured by the opposition. He is a very good guy
Automatic[edit]
Automatic is the former striker of the team with jersey number 24. He left the team and joined to Invincible United after getting replaced by Shakes.
Coach[edit]
David Ledige is the coach of Supa Strikas hailing from Kenya. He is often deemed to be the greatest coach in the Super League. Coach is also considered one of the greatest players of all time, played for Supa Strikas wearing the number 11 jersey during his younger days, and has a reputation for playing in all positions. Coach has been inducted into the Museum of Soccer and two other great players, Edwin and Golare. He is strongly notable for his tactics and his strategies.
Spenza[edit]
Spenza is Shakes's childhood best friend and a superfan of Supa Strikas. As a private investigator, he often helps Supa Strikas solve their problems on the field, particularly on sabotages from rival teams. He is always seen wearing a white hat and a magnifying glass at hand, and he loves to eat. He was a mechanic in earlier days.
Supa Fran Francheska[edit]
Francheska, also known as Supa Fran, is a supporting character in seven episodes who appears to be Spenza's girlfriend. She is a huge fan of El Matador and Dancing Rasta. She appears in the episodes "El Sound of Silencio," "Dooma's Day," "The 12th Man", "Hot Property," "With Fans Like These," "Greetings From Sunny Feratuvia," "The Crunch," and "Game Over." She once rallied fans of Supa Strikas to gather outside the stadiums when they got unfairly banned from a match due to violence.
Mac[edit]
Mac is an Argentinian commentator for soccer games, who formerly played in the Super League as a defender. His personality is a being crazy and delusional.
Brenda[edit]
Brenda is Mac's co-commentator from Portugal. Brenda is much more mature than Mac but joins in the craziness at times. She appears in all the episodes from season 2.
Jacques Cousteau[edit]
Jacques Cousteau is a French chef working for Supa Strikas. He is annoyed at his job with Supa Strikas because he could not show his culinary skills and was forced to cook diet food.
Albert[edit]
Albert is Big Bo's loyal butler. He makes a minor appearance in "Big Bo Lockdown", but in "Big Bo to Go" and "Scare Tactics", he makes a major appearance when he helps the protagonist.
Formation[edit]
Supa Strikas play with 10 men relevant on the team with the eleventh one being either Griz or Rizo. Their formation is 3-3-1-2.
The Supa Strikas formation is as follows: 1. Big Bo (Goalkeeper) 4. Eagle Eye (Defender, Right back) 55. Blok (Defender, Left back) 8. North Shaw (Defender, Centre Back) 7. Cool Joe (Midfielder, Left Winger) 16. Twisting Tiger (Midfielder, Right Winger) 9. Dancing Rasta (Midfielder, Captain) 2. Klaus (Attacking Midfielder) 10. Shakes (Striker) 20. El Matador (Striker)
Substitutes[edit]
23. Lankey (Striker) 3. Rizo (Midfielder) 6. Griz (Defender) 13. Noah Murdoch (Goalkeeper)
Former[edit]
24. Automatic (Striker, until he joined Invincible United and replaced by Shakes)
Episodes[edit]
(NOTE: These episodes are related to T.V. series)
Season 1[edit]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Dancing Rasta On Ice" | |
| Wearing the captain's armband is a great honor for Dancing Rasta, but after a fall in the Himalayas, he is concerned about his leadership abilities. A kind monk nurses Rasta back to health, and teaches him the importance of leading with the mind as well as the body. | |||
| 2 | 2 | "Cool Joe Looses His Groove" | |
| Funky Cool Joe gets into the rhythm before every game with his favorite song. But when the evil Toni Vern switches his record, the star player can't understand why he's useless on the field! Shakes puts his friend on the case, but will Spenza PI solve the mystery in time? | |||
| 3 | 3 | "The Lost Star" | |
| On a trip to Rio to play Brazilian masters-of-flair, Club Palmentieri, Supa Strikas are demolished in a "friendly" beach game. The only person who can help them is a legend of the game... who has been missing for thirty years: EDWIN! Would he with Supa Strikas coach have any plan to pay back this Brazilian team? | |||
| 4 | 4 | "Compound Compromised" | |
| The beautiful cat burglar, Cat, is notoriously good at infiltrating high-tech buildings! Under orders from Strikas' arch-enemies (Invincible United), she plants a spy bug in the Secret Training Compound! How will the team be able to counter the cunning Invincible United in their upcoming game? | |||
| 5 | 5 | "Blasts From The Past" | |
| Supa Strikas travel to Mexico to confront the biggest goalkeeper in the Super League. Shakes uncovers De Los Santos' past, and makes an amazing discovery in the big man's hometown: mysterious Aztec ruins... and the origins of the game itself! | |||
| 6 | 6 | "Between Friends" | |
| As Supa Strikas face Twisting Tiger's old team, FC Nakama, but Nakama coach Ura Giri releases a DVD of all Tiger's secret moves and also told FC Nakama's captain Miko Chen that Twisting Tiger had been unloyal to him he had revealed everything about his wounded leg and his old team to Supa Strikas to punish Tiger for leaving the team. Now the famous midfielder needs to find new moves... and fast! | |||
| 7 | 7 | "Instinct Extinct" | |
| Pressure is on as Supa Strikas arrive in Spain to play Barka FC and star striker, Riano. But Shakes gets some training from Riano's old Coach, Golare, which turns out to be less than helpful! Now, can Shakes forget everything he's learned to overcome Barka in the big game? | |||
| 8 | 8 | "Big Bo Lockdown" | |
| Big Bo helps local prison inmates by training their soccer team. But Knuckles, a nasty convict, looks just like Big Bo and switches places with him! How will he escape in time for Supa Strikas’ epic game against the mighty FC Colossus? | |||
| 9 | 9 | "The End Of Dreams" | |
| After a mishap with the bumbling Professor, his coffee, and the state-of-the-art Match Measure Machine, things go horribly wrong with Shakes' exercise plan! Though Coach warns him against it, Shakes steals the programme, only to get himself injured the night before Supa Strikas' clash with the formidable Iron Tank! | |||
| 10 | 10 | "No El' in Team" | |
| El Matador's selfish play causes headaches for Strikas. Coach sends him to Solinesia to learn the ancient football game that is all about teamwork. But hopes are dashed when he is banished from the country! Thank goodness for Khin, a monk who slips Chinlon scrolls into El Matador's bag! | |||
| 11 | 11 | "Wolf In Coach's Clothing" | |
| Coach's stress levels have been steadily rising... time for some serious bed-rest and relaxation! But Supa Strikas' enemies Invincible United realise it's the perfect time to send in a saboteur: one who will coach Supa Strikas as BADLY as possible! | |||
| 12 | 12 | "Communication Blok" | |
| The Blok, Supa Strikas' solid defender, speaks only his native Brislovian. He relies on visual signals to communicate with his teammates. But evil opposition coach, Toni Vern, plots to exploit this, and ensure Supa Strikas will be playing blind at their next fixture! | |||
| 13 | 13 | "Ball Control" | |
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The countdown to the Super League Final has begun! Supa Strikas will fight The Azul . But the deceitful Vince with the help of Toni Vern smuggles a remote-control ball into the stadium on match day! Supa Strikas will need the help of Spenza PI to get to the bottom of this trickery! | |||
Season 2[edit]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1 | "Led Steppin'" | |
| To boost sales of Cool Joe's new line of boots, Supa Strikas must wear them for upcoming clashes. But Invincible United's Vince is up to his usual tricks. He swaps Cool Joe's boots with ones that get heavier as you play! Now, how will Supa Strikas beat their old rivals? | |||
| 15 | 2 | "Training Trap" | |
| An Invincible United henchman bungles a reconnaissance mission into Strikas' training compound, trapping Shakes and El Matador in a security lockdown! Little does Vince know, this is exactly what the two forwards need to find the weakness in their opponent's defensive wall... but how will they get to the game? | |||
| 16 | 3 | "Super Skarra" | |
| Invincible United's unscrupulous striker, Skarra, kidnaps the Professor and forces the fitness genius to help him outdo his enemies. Now Supa Strikas come up against a frighteningly super-sized opponent! Shakes must have his wits about him to figure out how to overcome this giant! | |||
| 17 | 4 | "Spaceballs" | |
| Supa Strikas are annihilated by Orion's amazing airborne moves. Coach takes them to a space facility to train in a magnetic levitation chamber. But Supa Strikas get more than they bargained for when an evil henchman blasts them into outer space on a shuttle test flight! | |||
| 18 | 5 | "El Sound Of Silencio" | |
| Rival team, Invincible United, orchestrate a fan ban for upcoming Supa Strikas matches! El Matador doesn't think it's a big deal, but come crunch time, he cannot perform in the empty stadium! Will his biggest fan be able to save the day? | |||
| 19 | 6 | "Amal Three's a Crowd" | |
| Supa Strikas get the fright of their lives upon hearing that Sultans have signed famed triplets, the Amal 3. They are said to have a psychic connection that cannot be beaten! Now it's up to Cool Joe to figure out whether the Amal 3's gift is fact... or fiction! Cool Joe found that Amal 3 do not have a psychic connection and only 1 of them controls the other two. | |||
| 20 | 7 | "Bad Altitude" | |
| Supa Strikas are to play the notorious Iron Tank at their stadium high in the Alps. Because of the altitude, Iron Tank remains unbeaten on home ground! To Coach's dismay, Shakes and North Shaw struggle to acclimatize, and are sent on a mountain adventure to adapt to the altitude! When they were training in the mountains, Iron Tank captain had stolen the GPS device and they are in big trouble. Will they be able to get out on time and reach for their match? | |||
| 21 | 8 | "Blok/Attak" | |
| The Blok, Supa Strikas defender, speaks only his native Brislovian. Evil opposition coach, Toni Vern, unnerves him by recruiting his brother, Attack. But Vern invents a collar that allows Attak on-the-spot language translation! The plot thickens when Blok receives a similar device... which is secretly controlled by Vern! | |||
| 22 | 9 | "Tough Luck" | |
| Things go horribly wrong en route to Hydra's floating stadium when Twisting Tiger's lucky charm is flung into the ocean! After a terrible game against Hydra, Supa Strikas set out to recover the charm. Beneath the stadium, they discover Hydra is hiding a big secret! | |||
| 23 | 10 | "Hypno-Test" | |
| The most prized artifact in Supa Strikas' club history is the Secret Training Manual. The book travels to the Museum of the Beautiful Game in Los Angeles, where Supa Strikas are set to play FC Technicali. But Shakes uncovers a nefarious plot involving hypnosis... and their own training manual! | |||
| 24 | 11 | "Big Bo, To Go" | |
| When Big Bo loses his memory in a nasty fall, opposition team, Cosmos, waste no time ensuring he won't make it to the upcoming match. Now Shakes must conquer Bo's incredible home training course to discover the big man's whereabouts! | |||
| 25 | 12 | "Beautiful Gaming" | |
| Hack, a pro in the video game "Super League 3000X" has won the grand prize in the Super League 3000X competition — traveling with Supa Strikas to their next match in Japan with Nakama! In Japan, Supa Strikas' coach got kidnapped by Ura Giri, the Nakama's coach. While Hack ran away because Supa Strikas didn't really give him a good welcome. Now Supa Strikas have to find Hack back because he holds the key to beat Nakama. | |||
| 26 | 13 | "Bringing Down the House" | |
| In a provocative move, Vince buys Shakes' childhood community centre! During a televised interview, Skarra impulsively agrees to play Shakes for the beloved grounds. But Supa Strikas aren't up against any old team. They now face a team of the Super League's best players... and The All Stars are unbeatable! Will there any chances Shakes could revenge Skaara to protect his old home with Aces? | |||
Season 3[edit]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 1 | "Hot Shots" | |
| The Supa Strikas got invited to film a TV show called "Strike Team" in the off season. They got so into it, that they believe they are really the best in the world. They refuse to listen to coach and just playing their own cool and style play. Being desolated by the team, coach decided to make them get used to the heat in the Middle East by going on foot to the Sultans` stadium. Which being kidnapped by the raiders in the desert. Can they escape just in time before the Sultans' game? | |||
| 28 | 2 | "Sky's the Limit" | |
| From Toni Vern to Colonel Von Pushup, the Super League's greatest minds are perplexed by team Orion's mysterious new tactics. It seems they have all been trumped by Coach Black's otherworldly brain power. Unfortunately, Supa Strikas' own tactical genius, the Professor, has been fired! Can Shakes convince him to refocus on cracking the Orion Code? | |||
| 29 | 3 | "Own Ghoul" | |
| Supa Strikas play the Supa League's mysterious new side at their creepy mountain-top stadium. But Big Bo's form takes a serious nosedive when he hears that a former Grimm FC captain haunts the stadium! Is Big Bo just superstitious or is there something more to the legend of Spike Dawson's ghost? | |||
| 30 | 4 | "Suit Yourself" | |
| When Klaus get pushed into the starting lineup just before a big game against Technicali, the pressure quickly gets to him. So, when he stumbles upon Toni Vern's latest invention, a soccer super-suit, he steals it for himself. Klaus must choose between being the main man and coming clean to his teammates. | |||
| 31 | 5 | "Sleight of Foot" | |
| When Invincible United's foul play gets them in trouble with the Super League, Vince hires a magician to pull off the ultimate soccer illusion: how to foul and dive without being caught! Supa Strikas are used to Invincible United's dirty tricks, but can they handle their magic tricks? | |||
| 32 | 6 | "Cool Joe Loses His Groove Pt 2" | |
| When Cool Joe gets signed by a big record label it's a dream come true for the Supa Strikas winger. But soon he gets caught up in show business - losing the groove in both his music and on the soccer field! With Supa Strikas dependent on him for a crucial Iron Tank match, will Cool Joe face the music about his newfound career? | |||
| 33 | 7 | "One Super League Under the Sea" | |
| The Supa Strikas play against Hydra FC. Which have a new technique past every defence team. Coach has his men ready for the coincidence, but North Shaw only cares about his waves. So, he went surfing without having Coach noticing him. Which have been sabotaged by Liquido. Hydra's floating stadium is also sinking down because of the high swell. How will North Shaw get back to the stadium which is underneath him? | |||
| 34 | 8 | "How To Get a Header in the Super League" | |
| Coach sends Shakes for some special training with an eccentric heading coach, nicknamed the Battering Ram! After dodging soccer balls fired from cannons and leaping off cliffs, will Shakes master the training before the big game against Barka? Scrap that... with training like this, will Shakes make it to the game at all? | |||
| 35 | 9 | "Suspended Animation" | |
| Ahead of a big Technicali encounter, Shakes reveals his secret... The Zone. But Shakes finds himself in the twilight zone when Coach organises some virtual reality training to find the source of The Zone. As the training gets weirder and weirder, Shakes starts to suspect that things are not what they seem! | |||
| 36 | 10 | "Dribbler on the Roof" | |
| Supa Strikas take their game to the next level as they play Sultans in Skyball Ultimate 5's - an action-packed tournament on top of the world's tallest building. What's more, the winner is decided by public vote. But, with the Sheikh pulling strings to make sure Sultans win, how will Supa Strikas finish on top? | |||
| 37 | 11 | "Cheese, Lies and Videotape" | |
| When Shakes, Klaus and El Matador sneak out to an underground mall in Tokyo, the Nakama coach blows their cover! To evade crazy fans and rabid sewer rats the trio must use all their tactical and physical resources to get back to their training camp undetected by their Coach... and play a crucial game against Nakama! | |||
| 38 | 12 | "Shakes On a Train" | |
| With a volcanic ash cloud grounding air travel, Supa Strikas take a luxury steam train back home for their Invincible United clash. But they soon find themselves embroiled in mystery when their high-tech training carriage disappears in the dead of night! Can the Men in Red solve the crime and win the game? | |||
| 39 | 13 | "Dooma's Day" | |
| Dooma, the Invincible United's new captain, has been hired by Vince. With Dooma's help, Invincible United had squeezed into the super league finals, against their rivals, Supa Strikas. But Skarra had been really mad at how Dooma took his place as captain. Because of that, he decided to uncover Dooma's past. While Shakes got ahead with his plan because of Spenza's curiosity. Shakes discovered Dooma's secret. But ruined by Skarra. Shakes got attacked by a psychiatrist, who had helped Dooma with his previous game. How would Shakes break free? Can Supa Strikas be the super league champion for the third time? | |||
Season 4[edit]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 1 | "Field of Vision" | |
| El Matador always wear his one-of-a-kind goggles when playing football. Toni Vern tries to sabotage El Matador using an identical goggles with virtual reality capabilities. The whole team thinks El Matador is losing it, when he starts talking to a magazine reporter that is not actually there, but the reporter is actually John.J.Johnson Junior playing around with the goggles. This results with serious consquences for El Matador and the team involving UFOs, robots, ninjas, and T-rex | |||
| 41 | 2 | "Da Boot" | |
| Supa Strikas are training to get ready against Iron Tank and their super goalkeeper, "The Mangler". Dancing Rasta finds a way to score a super fast goal but an interference by Iron Tank FC's U-boat causes him to lose his memory. Shakes must find out what Rasta learned while Rasta must fend off another deadly sabotage from Iron Tank. | |||
| 42 | 3 | "Live and Kicking" | |
| Shakes and his fellow winners at a Super League Award show get invited to compete on Soccer Island, which is actually a reality TV show filled with challenges for the players such as a jungle gauntlet and a volcano pitch. Skarra becomes the villain of the show, sabotaging fellow contestants and boosting the show's ratings. El Matador snuck into the show because he wasn't invited, and creates problems for the TV production crew. | |||
| 43 | 4 | "Roblok Wars" | |
| The Professor creates a robot in the appearance of Blok as a tour guide for Supa Strikas' museum, but Toni Vern swaps the memory chip in Roblok using his robot's chip. Now Roblok is programmed to cause injury to other players on the field, while the real Blok is trapped at the local dump. Can Shakes figure out what is happening to his friend?? | |||
| 44 | 5 | "Scare Tactics" | |
| Spike Dawson is at it again. He frames Big Bo for the theft of Grimm FC's sacred book of tactics, while he tries to steal Big Bo's gloves to add to his collection. Big Bo must outsmart both Spike Dawson and the Super League investigators to clear his name. | |||
| 45 | 6 | "Cuju Be Loved" | |
| Shakes has been hesitated of his dreams against the giant of Iron Tanks, Uber. Coach want him to find a place to forget about the battle between himself and Uber. Then a girl name Sheila came to taught him some skills about Cuju, in China. Will Strikas strikers can beat the biggest team on Fortress Stadium or Iron Tanks will crush the team with 200% body? | |||
| 46 | 7 | "Klaus Encounters of the Nerd Kind" | |
| A strange light envelopes Orion's stadium, sparking rumours of aliens helping Orion to win their matches. A group of believers enlist Klaus to uncover the secrets behind the lights. El Matador freaks out when he thinks he ran into aliens outside the stadium. | |||
| 47 | 8 | "El Matador Finds Himself" | |
| After El Matador bungles an easy shot during a match, he runs away from the team. Shakes and Klaus track him down at an abandoned cruise ship full of El Matador lookalikes who worship him. Klaus thinks that he traveled through time after seeing El Matador and his "future" selves. | |||
| 48 | 9 | "Spinner Takes All" | |
| Cool Joe uses four football spins to pass the ball. When the team gets invited to a motion capture studio to put their moves in the next Super League game, Cool Joe's moves are discovered by Nakama's coach Ura Giri. Nakama manage to intercept his pass in the first half. Can he come up with a fifth spin before the second half ends? | |||
| 49 | 10 | "Stumble In The Jungle" | |
| When North Shaw and Blok get dominated by Palmentieri's Don Aldo, their confidence hits rock bottom. So, Coach sends them to regroup at an isolated hotel in the Amazon, before the return leg in Rio. But when North realises they may be near a mythical lost Jungle Stadium, their confidence-building session becomes a perilous expedition! | |||
| 50 | 11 | "Worth His Weight in Goals" | |
| Twisting Tiger and Liquido (from Hydra FC) are the fastest sprinters in the Super League. When Hydra wins at Strikaland using Liquido's speed, the team heads to the Floating Stadium for the return match, but not before undergoing Hydra's signature style underwater training. Tiger manages to increase his speed using the training, but Liquido then sets Tiger up for a friendly underwater game, only to trap him using heavy training weights. Shakes and North Shaw must help Tiger unlock the weights before Coach finds out and benches Tiger for the match. | |||
| 51 | 12 | "The 12th Man" | |
| Sultans' coach has recently completed construction of the Super League's biggest stadium - The Goliath! It boasts a shopping mall, hotels and, unfortunately for rival teams, 150 000 home fans! Supa Strikas and their supporters head to Dubai only to discover there's more to The Goliath than meets the... ear! | |||
| 52 | 13 | "Return to the Pirate Tower" | |
| Supa Strikas and Invincible United will once again be facing off in the Super League Final, but this time United have an unstoppable weapon, Automatic who uses throw-ins to help United score goals. Shakes recommends North Shaw and Blok to learn defensive headers from the Battering Ram, but they arrive only to see that the Pirate Tower is now a tourist attraction, and the Battering Ram's intense training is now used for entertaining children. Can the two defenders bring back the hardcore Battering Ram, and can they overcome Skarra's sabotage? | |||
Season 5[edit]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 1 | "No Man's Island" | |
| Supa Strikas head to a peaceful island for pre-season training to escape irritating media spokespersons when they are surprised to see Invincible United doing the same leading to a cross country football match to decide who deserves to stay in the island. Invincible United's captain Dooma devises a plan to deport Supa Strikas off the island. Will Supa strikas recognize Dooma's plans before its too late? | |||
| 54 | 2 | "Man in the Iron Tank Mask" | |
| Iron Tank's Tactical Division recognizes Klaus as key man for supplying most of the goals scored by Shakes or El Matador and devises a plan to discourage Klaus by making him act in T.V Soap as "Catman". Now it is up to Shakes to open Klaus's eye. | |||
| 55 | 3 | "Depth Charge" | |
| After a tour of Hydra's remarkable homeground, the Floating Stadium, North Shaw and Liquido's rivalry flares up, leading to an explosive underwater race. With the stadium stuck on the sea floor, can the rivals work together to raise the stadium before it fills with water... and before the fans ask for their money back? | |||
| 56 | 4 | "Last Action Figure" | |
| El Matador's on top of the world – goals galore, adoring fans and his own line of (sold out!) El Matador action figures! But it all falls apart when his fans unexpectedly turn against him and his form takes a nose-dive. With two games against Invincible United coming up, the Latin maestro must win back his fans AND win the matches! | |||
| 57 | 5 | "Heels Over Head" | |
| Beach soccer training in Brazil goes wrong for Twisting Tiger when he sprains his ankle in the sand. Banned from doing his signature move, the Twisting Tornado, he feels he is no longer himself. A Brazilian Capoeira master helps him turn his frown, and his move, upside down - but will it be enough to defeat the flamboyant Palmentieri FC? | |||
| 58 | 6 | "Icy Grip" | |
| Supa Strikas are off to Iron Tank's Fortress Stadium for the coldest match of the season! Armed with state-of-the-art soccer kit, Coach puts the boys through some extreme mountain-top training before the game. But they're not the only ones doing special preparation. Their opponents have stumbled on a CHILLING advantage deep in the icy mountain! | |||
| 59 | 7 | "Ahead of the Game" | |
| Supa Strikas take en route for match with Grimm FC. But this encounter is even stranger than usual: Grimm captain, Vladimir Savich, predicts Supa Strikas’ every move, knows where every pass is going and sees every goal before it happens. Savich claims he has psychic powers, but Dancing Rasta has another theory... | |||
| 60 | 8 | "License to Coach" | |
| When Coach's coaching licence mysteriously expires just before a big match against Iron Tank, he is banned from Strikaland! He has to race against the clock to get it renewed before the final whistle. Will he make it or will Supa Strikas have to try get through the Tank's new defensive formation, The Iron Curtain, alone? | |||
| 61 | 9 | "The Determinator" | |
| Shakes and El Matador are in such sublime form they are having their own private goal-scoring competition during games. But Technicali coach, Toni Vern, has created a crazy new soccer invention that will push even their skills to the limit: THE DETERMINATOR! Get ready for the ultimate battle of man versus machine. | |||
| 62 | 10 | "Cool Joe and the Comet" | |
| The king of crossing - Cool Joe uses his signature move "The Corkscrew" to win the match against Barka FC. With their next match scheduled with the Orion FC, Coach Black moves the match date coinciding it with a date when the asteroid-237 has a flyby. Coach Black says it signifies as a tribute to the asteroid by playing the match on that date, but has other plans using the asteroid. Will Shakes and Cool Joe realise the real reason behind it? | |||
| 63 | 11 | "Cheer and Loafing in Las Vegas" | |
| Supa Strikas are in glitzy Las Vegas to take on Cosmos FC. Coach soon becomes concerned that El Matador is being distracted by the big city lights, and moves the team into a cheap motel on the outskirts of town. Horrified, El Matador does a disappearing act on the eve of the big match. But in Las Vegas... all is NOT what it seems! | |||
| 64 | 12 | "Total Replay" | |
| Days before the semi-final against Invincible United, Supa Strikas have been getting a new practice method by using Prof's latest machine, which brings you to a virtual reality world where you can battle the world's toughest soccer legends! But when Shakes uses it to battle the soccer legends, Skarra sabotages the machine, and Shakes is trapped in the virtual reality world. The only way to escape is by defeating the legends. Can Shakes and his team win, or will they be trapped in the virtual reality world forever? | |||
| 65 | 13 | "Fastest Gloves in the West" | |
| It's the eve of the Super League final, and Ninja beats Big Bo in a cowboy-themed penalty shootout at Cosmos FC's Wild West World theme park. Big Bo suspects foul play and Supa Strikas' long-retired mascot, Lenny The Lightning bolt, rides into town to help solve the mystery. But will it be enough for Supa Strikas to succeed in hostile territory? | |||
Season 6[edit]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 1 | "The Brislovian Candidate" | |
| After a Blok-solid defensive performance against Palmentieri FC, Supa Strikas are set to take on Iron Tank. To counter the defender-bros duo of North Shaw and Blok, Colonel Von Pushup and Ja Nein come up with a tech-savvy plan; combining Blok's love for Brislovian Techno, North Shaw's love for catchphrases, and very sneaky trigger-word hypnosis. Can Cool Joe's musical education save Blok from the spell? | |||
| 67 | 2 | "Fly Hard" | |
| After a frustrating draw against Sultans, Supa Strikas need to re-group before the return leg in Dubai. But waiting in the wings is a surprise: a first-class ticket on the Sheikh's latest toy: the "Sky Palace"! It has everything you could want for a long-haul flight (including golden, diamond-encrusted toilets) but when Supa Strikas are repeatedly reminded to fasten their seatbelts citing turbulence issues, Shakes becomes suspicious of the Sheikh's flight trajectory..... | |||
| 68 | 3 | "Living the El Life" | |
| El Matador takes his celebrity to the next level when he launches his reality TV show – Living The El Life. But the flamboyant striker's thunder is soon stolen by Cosmos' Ninja, who launches his own show - Ninja Style ahead of the teams' next fixture. Is glamorous Las Vegas a big enough stage for these superstar's escalating duel for ratings, and who will suffer the most as they scramble for fame? | |||
| 69 | 4 | "Sepak Attack" | |
| After Klaus causes a messy (but delicious!) triple-choc marshmallow mishap on the Strika Jet, the team is grounded for hours on end. To escape the mind-numbing boredom, Shakes sneaks out and discovers an amazing sport - half footie, half volleyball... ALL-ACTION! | |||
| 70 | 5 | "Hot Property" | |
| The men in red gather at Shakes' apartment to watch the newest Super League team, Cognito FC, battle against Iron Tank. Shakes can't shake his worry over Cognito's coach In-Yo and her masterful mind games, but the rest of the guys won't let Shakes' tiny apartment ruin another game. At their insistence, he decides to get a new house, one that has way more features than he bargained for. Will his new stylish pad be a gamechanger, or will In-Yo's mind games get the better of everyone? | |||
| 71 | 6 | "Pitch Imperfect" | |
| What do you get when you cross El Matador's obsession with perfect lighting for his victory photos, Toni Vern's crazy quest for the ultimate grass pitch, and a Technicali gardening robot's unending dedication to perform his function? Another madcap game of monstrous proportions at The Hub - one that will test Dancing Rasta's leadership, and Supa Strikas' teamwork. | |||
| 72 | 7 | "Broken Record" | |
| The Supa Strikas are to take on Nakama FC in Tokyo, and the stakes couldn't be higher for Shakes - he's set to make history by breaking a record held by the legendary Edwin for years. It's on everyone's lips and minds, most of all Shakes, who is trying to keep away from the fanfare and focus on the game - but Ura Giri has other ideas for Shakes. Is there any chances to Coach and his players find any peace for Shakes to focus on the match with Nakama F.C.? | |||
| 73 | 8 | "On Klaus Inspection" | |
| Supa Strikas is ready for the match with Iron Tank F.C in the Fortress stadium this weekend. But when they are choosing room to share, they had met 3 guys: Uber, Skarra and Toni Vern. When all were sleeping, El Matador was poisoned by his food using a dirty sock. Klaus, who is inspired by 'Inspector Von Spectre', has asked the 3 guys and the butler but no evidence shows up. Will Klaus can find any other solution to make the team beat Iron Tank? | |||
| 74 | 9 | "With Fans Like These" | |
| Everyone knows Super Fran is dedicated to Supa Strikas for life - her name isn't Super Fran for nothing! So when the time comes for the Strikas to nominate their ultimate fan, the choice is easy. Then, a kid who told herself as Supa Strikas fan and his football gave it to her. But Super Fran didn't known this kid is really Invincible United's fan and Skarra's niece and is behind to sign him for retrieval uncharacteristic for the disnominace plan with Vince. Are there any solution to protect Super Fran and her favorite team beat this discipled team, Invincible United? | |||
| 75 | 10 | "Greetings From Sunny Feratuvia" | |
| With the Strika Jet grounded due to icy weather, the Men in Red take a bus trip to Feratuvia, the home ground of Grimm FC. On the way they realise that El Matador's live stream, Klaus's constant bathroom breaks, and a creepy Grimm FC gift shop are the least of their worries, as the forests of Feratuvia hold something much more terrifying... | |||
| 76 | 11 | "Training Daze" | |
| After Supa Strikas shock loss to Invincible United. Coach goes berserk. But when somebody hacks the secret training Centre and Toni Vern sets up a food stand, something doesn't taste right? | |||
| 77 | 12 | "Cool Aid" | |
| Vince pays DJ Midas Touch to bring Cool Joe off his game. Shakes gets locked in the recording room. Klaus enters the music industry. Can Shakes help Cool Joe get back to his old self? And will Supa Strikas prevail against Invincible United? | |||
| 78 | 13 | "The Crunch" | |
| It's the ultimate fixture pile-up! The Super League's supercomputer spits out a tall order for the Men in Red: 3 matches in 5 days - all of them away games. Coach has a plan that will test everything from their stomachs to their recovery, and ultimately Dancing Rasta's leadership. Of course, Invincible United's captain, Dooma, also has a plan, and neither team is letting the semi-final go down without an epic fight. Get ready for The Crunch! | |||
Season 7[edit]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 1 | "Fever Pitch" | |
| When Coach is man down with a mean case of Coach-flu, Prof comes up with a plan - combining a drone and a tablet to keep Coach field-side. Are there any chances for Supa Strikas's coach when Toni Vern tries to control all Supa Strikas players and Technicali players? | |||
| 80 | 2 | "Asoccerlypse Now" | |
| Lights, camera, explosions! Supa Strikas star in an all-new big screen adventure, helmed by the legendary director Alex Plosion. Will Shakes make the ultimate Overhead Kick when Supa Strikas are meeting arch rival, Invincible United? | |||
| 81 | 3 | "Your Latest Trick" | |
| Ms Altivo is back with another epic competition to decide who really is the best individual talent in the Super League. And with the world's sickest sports car up for grabs everyone gets sucked into the spectacle. When it comes down to Shakes and Skarra, does Ms Altivo have one last trick up her sleeve to decide the ultimate winner? | |||
| 82 | 4 | "Weather Or Not" | |
| The Sheikh has taken Goliath Stadium to the next level - it's now the world's first air-conditioned soccer stadium, complete with closing roof, train tour and luxurious locker rooms! But when Shakes realises that literally EVERYTHING at Goliath is under the Sheikh's control he must prepare for a new match forecast... heated rivalry and cold-hearted scheming. | |||
| 83 | 5 | "Mind Over Matador" | |
| When El Matador levels up on selfish play, Coach resorts to some tough love by sending the pony-tailed maestro to a secret facility where they promise to show him that self-reflection is more than just staring at a mirror all day! El Matador's about to find out that the mind (and a seaweed smoothie) is a terrible thing to taste, especially before a game with Cognito FC. | |||
| 84 | 6 | "Magnetic North" | |
| What do you get when you combine magnets, skateboarding, and football? Suspense of the highest order! Yes, the world's greatest footballer-skater, North Shaw is scouted to help perfect a new anti-gravity wheels-free skating shoe. It's North's most bodacious opportunity ever, but is it too good to be true? And will Shakes the skateboarding grom help out... or just get in the way? | |||
| 85 | 7 | "Dry Spell" | |
| The Floating Stadium has been anchored above mysterious underwater ruins! But with Del Aqua overseeing their restoration, Shakes is disappointed this magnificent discovery is strictly off limits for all. El Matador, on the other hand, believes the answer to breaking his recent dry spell, and Hydra's impenetrable new defense formation, might just lie beneath the waves and within the mechanics of the ancient ruin! | |||
| 86 | 8 | "Perfect Match" | |
| With charm and incredible stamina, Invincible United's newest player Max Power wins fans and matches alike, quickly catching up to Shakes' Man Of The Match tally. Shakes is determined to find out what makes Max trick, and as their friendship develops off the field, their rivalry on the field intensifies. Is there more to Max's power than meets the eye? | |||
| 87 | 9 | "T’omb It May Concern" | |
| Supa Strikas just cannot break Sultan's new formation so Coach suggests a stop-over in Egypt to clear their minds of the confounding Sandtrap. After a tour of the tomb of King Nemeses III and a confrontation with the draconian Egyptian Relics Commission, Shakes finds himself on an epic journey over sand, sea and air in the hopes of using an ancient secret to solve a present problem. | |||
| 88 | 10 | "Spirit Of The Occasion" | |
| Well known for their pageantry, Grimm FC don their make-up and ghoulish personae - this time to celebrate their jubilee in a match they PROMISE to win, against Supa Strikas! But in the secret passageways that snake out of sight below Cauldron stadium lurks an ex-Grimm player banned from by his alma-mater for his grudge against one of the Men in Red. Don't miss match night - it's gonna be BIG (BO)! | |||
| 89 | 11 | "Food For Thought" | |
| Shakes is nominated for a Super League Fair Play Award, but his rivalry with Skarra gets the better of him, leading to an epic food fight and a week of conflict resolution at the famous Swiss Institute. But instead of saunas and cheese fondue in the Alps the squabbling strikers find themselves lost in the tropical jungles of South Asia. They must work together to survive, but it's hard to tell what's more dangerous - the jungle, or each other? | |||
| 90 | 12 | "Strika Chord" | |
| Famed composer, Sir Gavin Brinkley, brings the Men in Red to life on stage, but it isn't music to Supa Strikas' ears. So the boys agree to collaborate with Sir Gavin to create a more accurate version of their story. But just when they seem to be finding their rhythm, a mysterious figure from Shakes' past arrives, causing some serious discord. | |||
| 91 | 13 | "Game Over" | |
| Shakes' performance in the past few games hasn't been up to the mark, and Supa Strikas end up losing in the semis in Strikaland against Technicali 3-0, only to be directly promoted into the finals against IronTank FC as the Super League Disciplinary Board received an anonymous tip that Toni Vern implanted performance-enhancing nanomites in the brains of his players to up their game. But not all is hunky-dory in the team, as even Shakes is contemplating about the Super League finals being his last game. Unfortunately, during the game Shakes falls unconscious as he collides with Uber. Will Shakes awake from his unconscious state and lead his team to victory, or will he become embroiled in a scandal which will taint his name forever in the history of football? | |||
Teams[edit]
These are the teams in the Supa Strikas series. Teams include:
Invincible United[edit]
Invincible United are a bad team and are also the main antagonists from South Africa of Italian origins. They are Supa Strikas's biggest rivals. They were the best team, yet also the meanest and most dishonest, in the Super League. Their coach is Vince, the lead striker is Dooma and the current captain is Skarra. Skarra and Shakes were once best friends, until they both tried out to join Supa Strikas but only Shakes qualified. Starting from Season 3, Episode 39, and Season 5, Skarra was replaced by Dooma as the team's captain due his pride preventing him from doing actual teamwork. Invincible United players are Dingaan, known for his powerful throw-ins; Automatic, And the team's primary defender; Snake and their goalkeeper, The Web. Their home stadium is called The Vice, with a capacity of 60,000. The Façade and the general design of The Vice is based upon the Colosseum in Rome.
Sultans FC[edit]
Sultans FC represents the United Arab Emirates. They are the wealthiest team in the Super League. The team's former star players were the Amal 3, Aziz, Akbar, and Alam. Upon their signing, the Amal 3 were the most expensive footballers in the Super League. Sultans' lead striker and captain is Eduardo. Other players include Zoom Zahir, Erikson, and their goalkeeper, Fast Farouk. Their coach is Sheikh Ali Zaman (Arabic: علي زمان), a wealthy royal. The team is also known for often tricking people into unfair games and competition. Sultans home stadium is the Goliath Stadium, with a capacity of 150,000, in the middle of the desert. Sultans thrive and play their best in the heat, which gives them home ground advantage over other teams who are less tolerant to the increased temperature.
Colossus[edit]
Colossus is the team from Greece. The team's name is reflected in the size of the players, often vast and colossal. Their coach is Nick Kickalopolous (Greek: Νικ Κικκαλοπολους), and Demitrius is the team's central striker. Other players include Bemus, Parseus, Hermes, Achilles, and their goalkeeper, Titan. Their stadium is the Olympic Stadium and the stadium capacity is 65,000.
Orion FC[edit]
Orion FC is a French team based in Paris. The team's specialty is airborne play. Their coach, Professor Black, is crazy about space observation and exploration. Orion's lead striker is Andre Meda. Other players include Max and Stax Spacek, Ben Schwarma, Niell Sagan, and their goalkeeper, D'etoile Phinus. Their home stadium is called The Soccersphere, with a capacity of 65,000. The basement of The Soccersphere has a zero-gravity chamber, which Shakes stumbles upon.
Hydra FC[edit]
Hydra FC represents France. They are known as the fastest team in the Super League. The team is also noted for using technologies on playing matches, tilting the stadium when needed, which qualifies as cheating. Their coach is Alfredo Del Aqua, and Giorgio Liquido is the team's lead midfielder. The team's captain is Skipper, and its goalkeeper is The Plug. Other known players of the team include Shane Fin, Ripple White, and Joe Mamoa. Hydra's stadium is called the Floating Stadium as it is built on an ocean. The stadium has a capacity of 70,000. MADE FROM INDONESIA
Barka FC[edit]
Barka FC is a team representing Spain located in Barcelona and is loosely based on FC Barcelona. Their lead striker and the captain is Riano, a fair and honest player, based upon Ronaldinho. Their legendary players are Golare (named after Pep Guardiola) and El Ariete, who is now a header coach. Other known team players are Bolito, Enrique, Jordi, Mendez, Paulo and goalkeeper, El Barerra. Barka's home ground is called Faux Camp (based on Camp Nou), and its capacity is 65,000.
Iron Tank FC[edit]
Iron Tank FC is a team from Germany, and its players are made up of former and active members of the Bundeswehr. Their coach is Colonel Von Pushup, their lead defender and the captain is Thor, their lead striker is Johann Uber, their lead midfielder is Von Eye, and their goalkeeper is The Mangler. Other known players of Iron Tank are Erin a tech-savvy player, who often tricks and hypnotizes his teammates, and Has Nein, a substitute player. The team is considered the strongest and most formidable that the Super League has ever seen.
Their home stadium is called The Fortress Stadium, the 4th biggest stadium after Goliath Stadium, Ramba Stadium, and Strikaland, with a capacity of 75,000. The stadium is located high in the Alps, constantly covered in snow. While playing in The Fortress Stadium, opposition players and match officials wear unique clothing, and a bright red-orange ball is used. The high altitude creates a natural home ground advantage due to opposition players sometimes experiencing nausea and other symptoms of altitude sickness.
Nakama FC[edit]
Nakama FC is the team representing Japan. The team is composed of karate and ninjutsu practitioners. Nakama's coach is Ura Giri (Japanese: ウラギリ), who publicly supports discipline and fair play and has even made the motto, "Honor and Trust,"; but in reality, he resorts to dirty play when his team could be defeated. Their lead striker is Yugiro. Other known players of Nakama are Miko Chen, Shinji, Keita, Kylo, Eddy Nakamura, Enzo Honda, Goji Ao, and their goalkeeper, Kendo. Nakama FC is Twisting Tiger's former team. The team's stadium is Ga Shuku Stadium and has a capacity of 70,000.
FC Technicali[edit]
FC Technicali is a team from Los Angeles, United States. Their coach is 'The Inventor' Toni Vern. Their lead striker and the captain is John J Johnson Junior. Chuck T Chipperson. is the team's lead midfielder, and Benedict B. Bradley is their goalkeeper. Other known players of the team are Thaddeus Tarrington III, Kyle Kowalski, Rocky George and Blok's Brother Attack.The team uses technology during games and is one of the most notorious cheaters in the Super League, after Invincible United. FC Technicalli's home stadium is Technical Stadium, sometimes referred to as The Hub, and has a capacity of 68,000.
Grimm FC[edit]
Grimm FC is Romanian team located in Feratuvia. Their coach is Coach Belmont, and the team's legend is Vladimir Savich from the United States. Their former player and lead midfielder also one of the most popular player who thinks That Big Bo Finished his career is Spike "Awesome" Dawson (Serbian: Владимир Савич) from Serbia. Other known team players are Scully Molder, Bones Jones, Rip Staples, Sloan Wolff and goalkeeper, Franklin Stein. Grimm FC often uses Halloween tricks to scare the oppositions. The team's most prized possession is a book called the Tactanomicon, written by the team's former coaches. Grimm FC's home stadium is called The Cauldron, with a capacity of 40,000.
Cognito FC[edit]
Cognito FC is an English team from Manchester. Their lead striker is Judge Caleb, an English footballer. Other players include Archie Tipp, Rory Shanks, Karl Young, Udi Pass, and their goalkeeper, Pavlov Jashin. Their coach is In-Yo, the only female coach in The Super League. In-Yo has a bitter-sweet past experience with Twisting Tiger and his ex-teammate Miko Chen. Their stadium is The Headquarters, with a capacity of 75,000. They have only appeared in two episodes, 'Hot Property' and 'Mind Over Matador.'
Cosmos FC[edit]
Cosmos FC hails from Las Vegas, United States. Their coach is Buddy Watkins, who owns the Buckingham Palace Hotel in Las Vegas. Their lead players are Ninja, an offensive player, and Bolo, a defensive player. Other team players are the team's captain Emilio, Scissors, Airborne, Scorpion, Jag, and goalkeeper Keller. Their stadium is The Universe with a capacity of 85,000.
Clube Palmentieri[edit]
Clube Palmentieri is a team representing Brazil. The team is based on Palmeiras in São Paulo. The team's style of play is The Palma Way (probably inspired by The Samba Style), taught by the team's legend, Edwin, who in later episodes is their coach. They have good accuracy, speed, and balance and are known as the Samba Kings. The lead striker and captain of Palmentieri is Don Aldo (based on great striker Ronaldo de Lima). Other known players are Rick, Cruz, Melo, Felipe, and goalkeeper, Julio (based on Júlio César). Their home stadium is the Ramba Stadium, with a capacity of 100,000.
Azul FC[edit]
Azul FC is a team from Mexico and is loosely based from Cruz Azul. Their manager is Honcho Gomez. Their best player and captain is goalkeeper De Los Santos, known for his remarkably huge size and ability to easily save almost every ball. Other players include Tomas, Santiago, Leonardo, Estevez, and Pablo. Their home is called Aztec Stadium, based on Aztec Stadium with a capacity of 45,000.
Sa Ming United[edit]
Sa Ming United is a team from China. They only appeared in the first two seasons. They are considered as one of the weaker teams in the league. Their lead striker is Sa Ma Wee (Korean: 사마위) from South Korea.
FC Lokomotiv[edit]
FC Lokomotiv is a team from Russia and is based on FC Lokomotiv Moscow. This team has appeared only once during the match against Azul in 'Communication Blok.' This team is very much unknown and has not faced Supa Strikas in any episodes and it once appeared on the episode when they were coached by "Ndinani Jako" from South Africa
Littleton FC[edit]
Littleton FC is Big Bo's former team. They only appeared in two episodes, 'Big Bo To Go' and 'Own Ghoul.'
FC All Star[edit]
FC All-Star is an all-star team consisting of lead players from the teams faced by Supa Strikas. The team captain is Skarra. This team only appeared in the final episode of Season 2, 'Bringing Down the House'. It consists of all the best players on super league.
There team consist of 11 players which include:
De Los Santos(goalkeeper)(Azul FC), Ninja(Cosmos FC), Bolo(Cosmos FC), Johann Uber(Iron Tank FC), Miko Chen(Nakama FC), Don Aldo(Clube Palmentieri), Giorgio Liquido(Hydra FC), Andre Meda(Orion FC), Riano(Barka FC), Skarra(captain)(Invincible United)
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References[edit]
- ^ a b Pilcher, Tim and Brad Brooks. (Foreword: Dave Gibbons). The Essential Guide to World Comics. Collins and Brown. 2005. 292-293.
- ^ De Jager, Christelle (December 11, 2003). "Strikas toning up". Variety. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "Supa Strikas". Finweek. January 29, 2015. Archived from the original on April 22, 2021. Retrieved July 25, 2023 – via PressReader.
- ^ "Supa Strikas to Hit Local Market." Africa-Asia Intelligence Wire/Africa News. Saturday 7 December 2002.
- ^ a b "Supa Strikas." Texaco. Accessed October 20, 2008.
- ^ Pilcher, Tim and Brad Brooks. (Foreword: Dave Gibbons). The Essential Guide to World Comics. Collins and Brown. 2005. 295.
- ^ "Komik melangkau sempadan" (in Malay). Kosmo!. December 9, 2008. Retrieved December 9, 2008.
- ^ "Animated Series." Supa Strikas. Accessed October 20, 2008.
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