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Blue Lock strikers were meant to become the ultimate goal scorers. But some of the program's most talented players actually shine brighter when they step away from that pure striker role. These Blue Lock strikers discovered their true potential in different positions on the field.
List of the Blue Lock Strikers
1. Bachira Meguru
Bachira started in Blue Lock as a forward who played purely on instinct. His dribbling was amazing. He could get past any defender. Later in the story, things changed. Not every Blue Lock striker was meant to score goals. When he was moved to left midfield for Japan U-20, it suited him better.
His creativity and passing were amazing. He could make great plays and still show off his dribbling skills. As a midfielder, Bachira could move anywhere on the field. He made passes that often led to goals. His vision and playmaking make him more dangerous than when he was simply an aggressive scorer.
2. Hiori Yo
Hiori had the technical skill to score but found his calling elsewhere. He played as a right-back for Bastard München and later as a left-sided back for Japan U-20. What makes Hiori special is his coolheaded vision and expert ball control. He sees the field like a chessboard. He always knows when to make the perfect pass.
He stays calm even when things get tense. That makes him perfect for the playmaker role. Blue Lock strikers rarely control tempo from the back, but Hiori excels at it. His metavision lets him shadow-attack players and support their movements with pinpoint accuracy.
3. Mikage Reo
Reo is the definition of a utility player among Blue Lock strikers. He first played as a center-back for Blue Lock Eleven. Later, he became a center midfielder for Manshine City. His Chameleon skill lets him copy other players’ moves. This helps him fit into any position on the field.
But Reo thrives in midfield or defense. That is because his balanced stats make him the perfect all-rounder. He can facilitate attacks, break up enemy plays, and score when needed. Blue Lock strikers are supposed to be selfish goal scorers, but Reo's versatility makes him more valuable as he can use his complete skill set.
4. Chigiri Hyoma
Chigiri is one of the fastest Blue Lock strikers in general. His speed makes him a nightmare for defenders. But in the match against Japan U-20, he played as a right wing-back. He’s better as a winger or counterattacker, not a regular striker. Chigiri’s speed also runs best when he has space to run into, something that tends to exist more from the wings or in defense-to-attack transitions.
As a side-back, he can use his speed to shut down opposing wingers and then burst forward on counter-attacks. Blue Lock strikers don't usually think about defense, but Chigiri's speed makes him dangerous on both ends of the field.
5. Ikki Niko
Niko began Blue Lock as a forward, but soon found that his brain was the most powerful weapon of all. He played as a center-back for Japan U-20. Niko’s vision of the game and reading the whole field is classic defender. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have the physical dominance of some other Blue Lock strikers. But his Watchtower Soccer style lets him see plays before they happen.
Niko watches the players, not the ball. This helps him block passes and stop dangerous attacks. Blue Lock strikers are supposed to attack, but Niko found his ego in defense by crushing forwards before they can threaten the goal.
6. Zantetsu Tsurugi
Zantetsu is one of the fastest Blue Lock strikers over short distances. His explosive acceleration is his biggest weapon. But he played as a right wing for Paris X Gen, and that is where he belongs. As a winger, he has the speed to be able to go behind the defensive line and provide crosses or cut in for shots.
His shooting with his left foot can be dangerous in the inverted winger role on the right. Blue Lock strikers require more than mere speed, and Zantetsu’s lack of technique makes him a better supporting character. His top-end speed works because, in wide positions, he can stretch defenses to open up room for others.
7. Jingo Raichi
Raichi entered Blue Lock as a confident striker with a big mouth and even bigger shooting technique. But he found his calling as a center defensive midfielder for Bastard München. Raichi's immense stamina and man-marking ability make him a pest for opposing playmakers.
Blue Lock strikers are supposed to score goals, but Raichi's ego evolved differently. He became the heart of his team's defense. His physicality and aggressive personality make him perfect for shutting down creative players. Raichi can run for ninety minutes without slowing down, and his defensive techniques let him contain even world-class players.
8. Tabito Karasu
Karasu was ranked third during the Third Selection, but he didn't play as a traditional striker. He played as a defensive midfielder at Blue Lock Eleven and then as a center midfielder in Paris X Gen. Karasu's keen analytical mind befits him as a midfield commander. He can read opponents’ weaknesses and organize his team to expose them.
Blue Lock’s strikers are supposed to be lone wolves, yet Karasu proves his worth as someone who orchestrates and dominates: He is a master tactician and game flow killer. His ball control and metavision let him orchestrate attacks from deep positions. He commands the field better than most Blue Lock strikers could.
9. Yukimiya Kenyu
Yukimiya is one of the most skilled Blue Lock strikers in one-on-one situations. His dribbling makes him nearly impossible to stop when he has the ball. But he played as a left offensive midfielder for Bastard München during the Neo Egoist League.
As a winger or attacking midfielder, Yukimiya can use his street football style and speed to break through defenses from wider positions. His shooting is deadly, especially when he cuts in from the wing. Blue Lock strikers mainly focus on scoring, but Yukimiya can do more. His dribbling makes him dangerous in midfield, where he has more space to move.
10. Gin Gagamaru
This one is the wildest transformation among Blue Lock strikers. Gagamaru entered the program as a forward with incredible reflexes. However, after the Third Selection, he became a goalkeeper, and he excels at it. His long limbs, explosive reaction speed, and flexibility make him perfect for stopping shots instead of taking them.
His reflex abilities let him make impossible saves. Strikers dream of scoring, but Gagamaru found his ego in prevention. His acrobatic saves show that he's more valuable protecting the goal than trying to score. Sometimes the best offense is a great defense, and Gagamaru proves that strikers can excel anywhere on the field.
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Conclusion
Blue Lock was created to bring the world’s best striker into being. However, this list of ten players demonstrates that football is about more than just scoring goals. Blue Lock strikers also sometimes learn that their true potential lies in other positions, be it midfielder, defender, or even goalkeeper. These attackers mixed it up and, in so doing, became all the more dangerous.
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