J-League Jikkyō Winning Eleven 97

• Title — J.League Jikkyou Winning Eleven '97 • Developer — Konami • Publisher — Konami • Series — J.League Jikkyou Winning Eleven • Released — November 22, 1996 • Genre — Traditional soccer simulation • Modes — Single-player, multiplayer • Platforms — PlayStation

• Illustration — An all-star match. Jorginho, the MVP of the 1996 season, is visible. • Illustration — The late Naoki Matsuda in the players' profile section. The title was based on the 1996 J.League, being published on November 22, almost two weeks later after the end of that season. At the time of its release, J.League Jikkyou Winning Eleven '97 was considered to be the most realistic football video game on any other console. It featured narration by Jon Kabira and commentary by Yasutaro Matsuki, a former footballer and manager. The 1996 season can be included in the "Golden Age", as back then, J.League was at its popularity peak, with many star players known the world over: Guido Buchwald, Uwe Bein, Dragan Stojković, Daniele Massaro, Salvatore Schillaci, Basile Boli, Ivan Hašek, Jorginho, Zinho, Dunga, Edílson, Mazinho Oliveira, Careca, Evair, César Sampaio, Antônio Carlos Zago, Ruy Ramos, Masashi Nakayama, Hiroshi Nanami, Hidetoshi Nakata, among many others. Both the play-styles and league format (double stage with Victory Goal and Final match at the end) were very characteristic and promoted overly offensive, stylish and spectacular football. Up to two players can compete in a series of games that include: Exhibition, full J.League season, Hyper Cup, All-Star Match and Penalty Shootout modes. It is also possible to view the players' profile.