Who is Blue Lock Eleven?
Blue Lock Eleven Blue Lock: The Blue Lock Eleven was the definitive team created by Jinpachi Ego to face off against the Japan U-20 National Team. The entire existence of the Blue Lock project depended on their victory.
Background and Story of Blue Lock Eleven
Faced with the JFU's threat to shut down the facility, Ego selected the absolute best 11 players from the Third Selection to prove his philosophy to the world. Built entirely around the hyper-aggressive playmaking of Rin Itoshi, the team successfully managed to defeat the U-20 squad in front of a national audience. Isagi Yoichi scored the final, dramatic winning goal, securing Blue Lock's future and hijacking the official U-20 roster.
Personality of Blue Lock Eleven in Blue Lock
A team composed entirely of Strikers forced to play other positions. They were incredibly aggressive, constantly fighting not just the opponent, but each other for the spotlight.
Appearance of Blue Lock Eleven
They wore custom Blue Lock national uniforms (blue and black with a shattered glass motif).
Blue Lock Eleven Blue Lock: Playing Style & Position
Hyper-Offensive 'Devouring' Football. Because they had no natural defenders (aside from Aryu and Niko adapting), their entire strategy revolved around constantly attacking, stealing the ball back immediately after losing it, and overwhelming the opponent with sheer numbers and ego.
Role in Blue Lock
They represent the culmination of the entire first half of the Blue Lock saga. Their victory proved that Ego's philosophy of creating self-serving egoists was genuinely effective on a national level.
Interesting Facts about Blue Lock Eleven Blue Lock
- Gin Gagamaru, a striker, performed so well as the Goalkeeper during this match that he permanently switched to the position for the rest of the series.