Ma-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 amazing soccer player! The only problem is, he has already been proclaimed the “King of the Losers” at his high school. Can Ma-Ru overcome the obstacles in his path and transform into a talented and successful soccer player? (Source: WEBTOON, edited) **Content Rating**: Safe **Format**: Manhwa **Original Language**: Korean **Translated Language**: Italian **Year**: 2020 **Source**: [MangaDex](https://kagane.moe/sources/01a07348-fdbd-76e3-903e-86a76d587c17) **Official Link(s)**: - [Official Raw](https://comic.naver.com/webtoon/list.nhn?titleId=750826) **Tracker(s)**: - [AniList](https://anilist.co/manga/128783) - [Kitsu](https://kitsu.app/manga/60579) - [MyAnimeList](https://myanimelist.net/manga/147619) - [Anime-Planet](https://www.anime-planet.com/manga/the-build-up) - [MangaUpdates](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series/wgxhuhp) **Other(s)**: - [MangaBaka](https://mangabaka.org/manga/42142) - [MangaDex](https://mangadex.org/title/cfd6471f-15b9-44da-9280-13439742969b) **Associated Name(s):** - Bildeueop - De perdedor a goleador - Rise Up - The Build Up - Только вперёд! - تحفيز - ビルドアップ - 빌드업