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If you ever landed in Squid Game and had to rely only on yourself, you probably wouldn’t make it past the second round. That’s not an exaggeration. Most people freeze when the rules turn deadly and most people misplace their trust or get distracted at the worst possible moment.
Now, imagine if you got to build a team. Imagine being allowed to choose the people who would stand with you when the games start and the bodies begin to drop. That changes everything. You stop thinking about luck and start thinking about who can carry weight, who can solve problems, and who knows when to stay silent.
Some players had brains but no loyalty. Some had a heart but no plan. A few knew how to survive because they read the room and acted fast. That’s the kind of teammate you want. Not a hero. Not a villain.
Just someone who stays alive. These ten Squid Game players gave themselves a real shot at survival, and they could give you one too. They don’t need to be kind or fair. They just need to know what to do when the rules turn cruel. If survival is the goal, these are the people you must choose.
Top 10 Squid Game players we’d want on our team… if we wanted a real shot at survival
1. Kang Sae-byeok (067)
Sae-byeok knows how to survive without drawing attention. She listens more than she talks, and waits for the right moment to move. She does not rely on others and never lets emotion get in the way of a smart decision. Her skills as a pickpocket helped her move through the game without slipping up. During the bridge game, she did not panic, and that alone set her apart.
Her loyalty to her brother showed that she had a reason to fight. She picked Ji-yeong in the marble game because she still believed in a future beyond the game. She was quiet, but never weak and never reckless. She earned every step she took.
2. Seong Gi-hun (456)
Gi-hun made it to the end by doing what most people failed to do. He stayed human in a place that punished kindness. He was not the strongest or smartest, but he knew how to read people. In Red Light Green Light, he survived by trusting Ali and thinking fast.
He used charm to build alliances, and stayed calm when the group turned violent. He did not just play the game. He watched how people broke down, and found ways to work around them. He won because he knew when to step up and when to wait.
3. Ali Abdul (199)
Ali did not just survive on strength. He had a sharp sense of timing and a clear sense of right and wrong. In Red Light Green Light, he grabbed Gi-hun and kept him alive when most would have let go. He was the backbone of the team in Tug-of-War, and never asked for anything in return.
His downfall came when he trusted Sang-woo during the marble game. It was not because he was stupid. It was because he believed people could still be decent. In a team, you want someone who fights hard and stays loyal. Ali gave both.
4. Cho Sang-woo (218)
Sang-woo made the coldest choices in the game, and that made him dangerous. He spotted the sugar game’s trick before anyone else. He came up with the Tug-of-War strategy that saved the team. He did not blink when it came to betrayal, and that’s why he made it to the end.
He tricked Ali and almost broke Gi-hun, but he stayed ahead of everyone. He was never lucky. He just understood what the game demanded. You would not trust him with your back, but if the goal is survival, he is the person you keep on your side.
5. Han Mi-nyeo (212)
Mi-nyeo was loud and chaotic, but she understood people better than most. She used her bond with Deok-su for safety, and then destroyed him when he betrayed her. She helped her team win the food sabotage by sneaking into the bathroom and giving them an edge.
Her death was not just revenge. It was her last chance to take control in a system that stripped her power. She knew she would not win, but she made sure someone else lost. You do not bring her for stability. You bring her because she throws off every plan around her.
6. Jang Deok-su (101)
Deok-su ruled by fear, and it worked. He took control early and made himself untouchable during the night riot. His physical power carried his team through Tug-of-War, and kept weaker players close for protection. He did not follow orders. He made them.
He was not strategic, but he knew when to strike. That instinct gave him an edge in every physical challenge. He was brutal and selfish, but in a team setting, his strength and aggression gave the group security. You do not want him making decisions, but you want him out front when the game turns violent.
7. Ji-yeong (240)
Ji-yeong kept her guard up and never wasted words. She studied people and took her time before opening up. Her choice in the marble game was not about giving up. It was about knowing Sae-byeok had something left to live for. That decision came from a place of strength.
She understood that survival without purpose was not enough. She did not play to win. She played to make her last move count. Her calm approach and clear judgment made her different. She did not crack under pressure, and she made her final decision without fear.
8. The Old Man – Oh Il-nam (001)
Il-nam looked harmless, but played with more control than anyone else. He smiled during Red Light Green Light and picked the circle in the sugar game because he already knew what to expect. He guided the team in Tug-of-War, and always seemed one step ahead.
The twist revealed why. He helped design the game and played for his own reasons. But even before that reveal, he showed signs of deep understanding. He did not panic. He did not guess. He moved like someone who had seen it all. That kind of insight makes him a huge asset.
9. The Glassmaker- Do Jung-soo (Player 017)
Most players panicked on the glass bridge, but Player 017 kept his head. He had real-world experience and used it. He could tell the difference between the glass panels by looking and listening. No one else could do that.
He bought the team extra time and exposed a flaw in the game. The only reason he failed was that the Front Man shut off the lights. In a fair setting, he would have survived. When you need one skill that no one else brings, this is the kind of person you want around.
10. The Doctor – Byeong-gi (111)
Byeong-gi played dirty, but he stayed alive longer than most. He worked with the guards to learn what games were coming next. That gave him a huge advantage. He also had medical knowledge, and that’s rare in a setting where people get hurt often.
He did not win and he eventually lost control, but his presence changed the pace of the game. He understood that information was just as valuable as strength. He was not likable, but he was useful. If your team needs someone who can treat injuries and gather intel, he fits the role.
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