Sae is cold, blunt, and serious. He has only ever cared about becoming the best footballer in the world and has only had time for things that get him closer to his goal. Sae can be arrogant and condescending. 

He is egotistical in his football play. He is very confident in his skills and wholeheartedly believes that nobody in Japan is worthy of his skills as a teammate. Sae seems to easily command respect in a room from most people due to his reputation and skill even with his bad attitude.