, also known as ''World Soccer Winning Eleven 2'', is a 1996 Japan-exclusive association football simulation sports video game, which was developed and published by Konami for the

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. Updated international versions of the game were released as '' International Superstar Soccer Pro'' (''ISS Pro'') and '' International Superstar Soccer 64'' (''ISS 64'').

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The title was based on the

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, 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

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, 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,

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, Jorginho,

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, Dunga, Edílson, Mazinho Oliveira, Careca, Evair, César Sampaio,

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, Ruy Ramos, Masashi Nakayama, Hiroshi Nanami,

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, among many others.''J-League Jikkyou Winning Eleven '97''
at Giant Bomb 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

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season, Hyper Cup, All-Star Match and Penalty Shootout modes. It is also possible to view the players' profile.

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