Under the bright floodlights, Sebastian Szymański weaved effortlessly through the congested midfield. His head was up, eyes searching for the perfect opportunity.

“Just a bit more space...” he whispered, feeling the rhythm of the game pulse through his veins.

With a sudden burst of speed, he danced past a defender and launched a teasing pass that sliced through the defense.

Teammates shouted, opponents scrambled—but Sebastian was already thinking two moves ahead, a chess player in a game of football.