The series Blue Lock is loved for its vast array of characters, each with a unique set of strengths and attributes known as weapons. While many characters are notable for their strength, agility, and ball control, some also possess a different kind of power in addition to those that make a great striker.
With an impressive degree of resourcefulness, wit, and analytic thinking, these characters are some of the most formidable in the series. They can think on their feet in high-pressure situations, outsmart their opponents on the field and strategize outside of it. Whether out of necessity or simply a desire to be the best, they have proven their individual aptitude time and time again and, as a result, deserve recognition as the smartest characters on Blue Lock.
This article contains spoilers from the Blue Lock manga series.
10 Meguru Bachira
Meguru Bachira is the jovial player who leads Yoichi Isagi to his first awakening. Because Bachira is a skilled player with the weapon of elastic dribbling, it is easy to dismiss his deep understanding of soccer and what it takes to be a great player.
Bachira plays soccer with ease and delight. He has an outlook that masks the intention behind his moves and his connection to his intuition and instinct. He is also great at reading people, especially Isagi, as he does during Team Z’s game of Tag. He sees deeper than the surface level and acts accordingly.
9 Kenyu Yukimiya
Where Bachira dribbles with technique and footwork, Kenyu Yukimiya uses his build and speed to overpower opponents when dribbling. With an eye condition that could soon cut his soccer playing days short, Yukimiya plays with an intense determination to become the best striker as quickly as possible.
Although he is well equipped regarding physical skill, Yukimiya also uses quick analysis on the field to find ways to cut through the opponents’ defense and secure his win. Off the field, Yukimiya is also quick to ask questions, never hesitating to know more about situations that affect him.
8 Asahi Naruhuya
Although Asahi Naruhuya lacks the skills to help him survive Blue Lock, he displays some of his reasoning ability before he’s disqualified during the second selection. Nahuruya shows self-awareness and the ability to assess a situation objectively.
Teamed up with Shoei Baro for the 2-on-2 matches, he quickly works out the best option for his survival and attempts to break Isagi’s psyche down to ensure his progress. But when his plan fails, he objectively assesses his failure and understands what makes him a weaker player while displaying appreciable sportsmanship.
7 Ryusei Shido
Ryusei Shido, who, according to Ego Jinpachi, is the perfect egoistical striker, runs on instinct and a raw animal drive. A Blue Lock Project contender, he’s as violent and unfriendly as they come, confident in his brilliance as a soccer player.
He is equipped with extreme spatial awareness and incredible reflexes and easily takes advantage of opportunities to score goals. He can observe what’s happening on the field and direct himself toward a goal, proving his quick mental reasoning and analytical skills responsible for his proficient goal-scoring while in play.
6 Oliver Aiku
Oliver Aiku getting offered a contract from an unnamed club in Serie A is a testament to his exceptional soccer abilities. He was initially a striker who effortlessly transitioned to a defender, owing to his exceptional spatial awareness and commanding physicality. His abilities allow him to effectively study his opponents' movements and disrupt their play through his sweeping defensive style.
Aiku holds the U2 team together, strengthening the defense and commanding the play. When he gets into flow, he quickly finds gaps in the defense and fills them before conceding, and he’s excellent at figuring out what moves a striker might make and closing their options quickly.
5 Ikki Niko
Ikki Niko stands out as a highly strategic player in Blue Lock, with a gift for analyzing the game and devising effective tactics to support his team, giving them a distinct advantage. He possesses the unique ability to quickly assess the strengths and weaknesses of his opponents, allowing him to take the necessary measures to neutralize any threats.
His in-depth understanding of the game and remarkable analytical skills make him a valuable asset to his team and a stabilizing force in both attack and defense, allowing them to stay one step ahead. His analytical skills and strategic thinking help keep the team competitive and ensure they are always in a strong position.
4 Tabito Karasu
Tabito Karasu is a confident and formidable player in Blue Lock. He is renowned for his keen analytical skills that allow him to quickly identify the most vulnerable player on the opposing team and leverage their weaknesses to his advantage. His strategic mind and his exceptional ball control make him a force to be reckoned with on the field.
With the ability to effectively maintain a strategic distance from his opponents and masterfully control the game's flow, Karasu has a distinctive approach that sets him apart from other players. His combination of analytical ability and ball control has made him a highly respected player among his teammates and opponents.
3 Rin Itoshi
Rin Itoshi, also called a puppeteer, is unquestionably one of the most intelligent soccer players in Blue Lock, having showcased his exceptional soccer technique for some time before being surpassed. His superior ability as a striker is seen in his Puppet-Controlling Soccer technique, which allows him to manipulate both his teammates and opponents to create advantageous situations.
This style of play has been a significant factor in his success, as it requires a high level of spatial awareness and tactical understanding. Rin can convert even the most difficult of chances, making him an invaluable asset to the team.
2 Yoichi Isagi
Yoichi Isagi, the striker at the heart of Blue Lock, is strongest in terms of mental tenacity. With a willingness to learn and evolve, Isagi challenges both his body and mind in the Blue Lock program. After discovering his weapon of spatial awareness, he uses it in unique and interesting ways, pushing his mind to new limits.
Isagi is observant and quick on the field, studying his teammates and opponents to find the best ways to achieve a goal. Isagi pursues growth relentlessly, and what he lacks in physical ability, he makes up for with his mental agility.
1 Jinpachi Ego
Jinpachi Ego is the mastermind behind the Blue Lock program. In every episode, he displays his incredible knowledge of soccer and the characteristics of a great striker. He has only one goal: to create the best striker in the world.
Ego creatively devised the Blue Lock system with his initiative and runs the process with extreme objectivity. He is highly perceptive, intelligent, and confident in the system he built and the players he creates. He believes that a big ego makes a great striker and strategically pushes his players into what he believes is the perfect egotistical striker.