Blue Lock: Best Dribblers, Ranked

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Summary

  • Rin Itoshi has impeccable dribbling skills to maneuver past defenders and score crucial goals.
  • Kenyu Yukimiya is Japan’s top one-on-one player, overwhelming opponents with his speedy dribbling.
  • Meguru Bachira’s instinctive dribbling skills make him an elite playmaker on the field, leaving rivals puzzled.

As a football enthusiast with years of watching and analyzing the game, I must say that each one of these players possesses a unique blend of skill and technique that sets them apart from their peers. Their dribbling abilities are nothing short of mesmerizing, and it’s clear that they have honed their craft to perfection through countless hours of practice and dedication.

Leonardo Luna, the scion of Real Madrid, stands out for his relentless pursuit of excellence. Growing up in one of the most prestigious clubs in the world must have put immense pressure on him, but he has risen to the occasion with grace and determination. It’s no surprise that he is considered one of the best players in the game today.

Lavinho, the Brazillian Master Striker, is another player who commands my admiration. His fusion of Capoeira and football creates a spectacle on the pitch that leaves fans in awe. It’s clear that his life experience and cultural background have played a significant role in shaping him into the player he is today.

However, if I were to pick one player who truly stands out, it would be Noel Noa. The French striker’s ambidexterity and machine-like precision make him a formidable opponent for any defense. His ability to move at high speed without making a mistake is something that only the greatest players in history can claim.

But let me leave you with this joke: What do you call a French striker who is an expert at dribbling? Noa-mite!

The Blue Lock initiative strives to develop the world’s greatest striker, hoping it will lead Japan to victory in the World Cup for the first time. Jinpachi Ego envisions an exceptional goal-scorer with extraordinary technical abilities, particularly in dribbling. However, not every talent at the facility masters this skill effortlessly. Even among the top scorers, only a select few can keep pace with or outshine international phenoms and domestic legends. Below are some of the outstanding dribblers showcased in the series, recognized for their influence and talent.

8. Rin Itoshi

Blue Lock’s Best Player

  • Manga Debut: Chapter 40
  • Anime Debut: Episode 11
  • Position: Forward
  • Skills: Dribbling, Flow State, Puppet Control, Spatial Awareness, Kick Accuracy

Rin Itoshi may not be renowned for his dribbling abilities, but he’s put in the effort to minimize any technical issues. In crucial moments, he’s demonstrated a high level of trust in his dribbling, outmaneuvering top-tier defenders and scoring stunning goals for his team.

You guys don’t learn at all, do you? I’m staking my life on each moment here.

Rin’s versatile approach to play involves feints, Marseille turns, occlusion breaks, and nutmegs. In a peak performance state, his agility with the ball is so impressive that it can outmaneuver his exceptionally skilled brother Sae and overpower entire defensive units.

7. Kenyu Yukimiya

Bastard Munchen’s Offensive Midfielder

  • Manga Debut: Chapter 93
  • Anime Debut: Episode 24
  • Position: Forward, Left Wing, Offensive Midfielder, Side Back
  • Skills: Dribbling, Speed, Gyro Shot, Flow State, Sword Screw

Kenyu Yukimiya is widely recognized as Japan’s top individual player, showcasing an exceptional street-inspired dribbling technique that allows him to outmaneuver opponents with remarkable agility. In the zone, Yukimiya elevates his game significantly, rapidly executing a series of La Croquetas to overpower the defensive line. He stands as one of the most gifted ball handlers hailing from the world of Blue Lock.

6. Meguru Bachira

FC Barcha’s Center Forward

  • Manga Debut: Chapter 1
  • Anime Debut: Episode 1
  • Position: Foward, Side Back, Left Wing
  • Skills: Dribbling, Passing, Bee Shot, Flow State

Meguru Bachira exhibits a natural knack for football and thrives on testing himself. He’s constantly seeking out stronger opponents to face off against. He is one of the top playmakers at Blue Lock, often flipping the game in favor of his team multiple times.

My greatest weapon is my dribbling.

Bachira’s knack for confounding opponents is largely due to his exceptional ball-handling talents. His skills are so refined that it often seems nearly impossible to snatch the ball from him during one-on-one encounters. He gracefully employs moves such as nutmegs, marseille turns, midair elastico, and rabonas in his gameplay, which makes predicting his strategies challenging and ultimately, controlling him difficult.

5. Sae Itoshi

Japan’s Best Footballer

  • Manga Debut: Chapter 4
  • Anime Debut: Episode 2
  • Position: Forward, Midfielder
  • Skills: Perfect Kick Technique, Dribbling, Passing, Reflex, Metavision

Sae Itoshi prefers a patient approach on the field, waiting for opportunities to spot and exploit any technical weaknesses in his opponents. Once he identifies these weaknesses, he gracefully maneuvers around them without giving his rivals a chance to react or regroup.

In the match versus Blue Lock Eleven, Sae skillfully exploits their defensive weaknesses all on his own through his exceptional ball-handling abilities. It seems that his unusual playstyle is highly sophisticated, and it takes skilled players from international teams with extensive backgrounds in the game to even attempt to counter him effectively, as Ego’s students find it challenging to grasp his moves.

4. Alexis Ness

Bastard Munchen’s German U20 Star

  • Manga Debut: Chapter 157
  • Position: Offensive Midfielder
  • Skills: Dribbling, Passing, Flexible Ankles

In his role as an offensive midfielder, Alexis Ness excels in crafting goal-scoring chances for the forwards. His skillful dribbling is hard to match due to his agile ankles and clever playing style, making him a headache for opposing teams.

A violation of loyalty to Kaiser. That’s your first yellow card.

Effortlessly gliding through without unnecessary steps, Ness skillfully outmaneuvers top defenders to master Bastard München’s attacking rhythm. Teams find it challenging to keep up with him, particularly when he’s paired with exceptional forwards such as Michael Kaiser, in the Neo-Egoist League.

3. Noel Noa

Jinpachi Ego’s Former Teammate

  • Manga Debut: Chapter 1
  • Anime Debut: Episode 1
  • Position: Forward, Defensive Midfielder, Side Back
  • Skills: Dribbling, Off-the-ball Movements, Ambidexterity, Physique

As the top-ranked striker globally, Noel Noa hails from France and dons the jersey for both his national team and Germany’s FC Bayern Munich. His triumphs can be traced back to numerous elements, but his exceptional dribbling skills stand out above the rest.

In a seamless flow, Noa exhibits such exceptional ball control that he can dash swiftly without committing errors, giving an impression of being a well-oiled machine. If his dribbling ability doesn’t already make him a challenging forward to mark, it’s his ambidexterity that truly sets him apart at the peak of football.

2. Leonardo Luna

The Scion Of Real Madrid

  • Manga Debut: Chapter 87
  • Anime Debut: Episode 23
  • Position: Forward
  • Skills: Dribbling

Leonardo Luna is a highly esteemed soccer player from Spain, often considered among the greatest globally. Within the Spanish league, he dons the colors of the most powerful team worldwide, Real AI, which boasts other exceptional talents such as Sae Itoshi.

In a forward position, he often uses his agility on the ball to find and capitalize on opponents’ vulnerabilities, scoring goals. His skills are enhanced by his quick reactions and instincts. Jinpachi Ego considers him quite talented, choosing him for Team World Five to challenge his trainees.

1. Lavinho

Brazillian Master Striker

  • Manga Debut: Chapter 155
  • Position: Forward
  • Skills: Perfect Dribbling, “Rising Dance”

FC Barcha’s leading goalscorer, Lavinho, is an intimidating forward with an exceptional ability to dance around defenders using his flawless ball control. He has refined a distinctive approach to the game by incorporating aspects of Capoeira, a martial art and dance originating from Afro-Brazilian culture, which gives him a mobility that leaves even the world’s elite struggling to keep up.

At his peak, Lavinho employs a unique method known as the “Rising Dance,” which allows him to tackle two adversaries simultaneously. Initially, he executes a tricky maneuver called a rainbow flick to outwit the first opponent. Then, he cleverly utilizes this player as a shield, blocking other competitors from obstructing him. The Rising Dance is a highly technical and elegant move, demonstrating Lavinho’s exceptional ball control and strategic acumen at their finest.

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2024-12-30 20:25