The Older Brother is the main protagonist of Five Nights at Freddy's 4. He is the player of the gameplay. The Older Brother, known by his real name Michael Afton, is a character in Five Nights at Freddy's 4. He serves as both the bully of the Crying Child and as an antagonist in the game's Minigames. In the Gameplay, however, he takes on the role of the main protagonist. Michael is one of William Afton's sons and the older brother of Elizabeth Afton and the Crying Child.