What gets you wins in the blue castle

Summary

• The key to winning in Blue Lock is a mixture of selfishness and teamwork for success.

• The emphasis is on selfishness, but teamwork and chemistry between players is essential.

• Players like Isagi demonstrate how selfishness can be balanced with teamwork to win.

In the world Blue lockeach player is fighting to win the title of Japan's best striker who can help this country win the World Cup. And create the one man who can change history Blue lock the facility is determined to put players under extreme pressure and use any means necessary to prove their worth.

According to Blue Lock's mastermind, Jinpachi Ego, the ultimate goal to win is to be the most egotistical of all players and be hungry to achieve those goals. However, as we have seen so far, one way or another, teamwork also plays a big role in victory. So it is important to understand that if one wants to become the best striker in Japan, which strategy should one choose, selfishness or teamwork?

How can you win in the blue castle?

Selfishness vs teamwork

There is no doubt that the whole premise of Blue Lock is to become a selfish striker who is able to push his limits and is self-sufficient enough to lead his team to victory without relying on anyone else. However, over the course of the episodes, we see that only the teams that have a good chemistry move on.

I believe in my own abilities, but I also believe that I need others to help me shine. Soccer is about making plays that no one else can – Meguru Bachir

We also see that in many cases players who refuse to cooperate with their team are banned. To get the right answer to what is the key to achieving greatness, ego or teamwork, we need to analyze both sides.

Can selfishness make you the king of football?

At the beginning of the series, Jinpachi makes the case for his philosophy that ego is the driving force and the key to winning football matches, especially at a higher level. He even quotes Eric Cantona saying that I don't care about my team, I just want to excel. Jinpachi goes on to give examples of many great footballers who have made a name for themselves on the field due to their extreme self-interest.

The best footballer is the one who has mastered the art of egoism and can turn it into a weapon. Only the strongest will rise to the top – Jinpachi Ego

At first, many players denied Jinpachi's philosophy of selfishness, saying that football is all about teamwork. However, players quickly realize that selfishness can prove to be extremely rewarding as it helps them fight with confidence and constantly improve. Jinpachi Ego also pushes players to find their own strengths and abilities that they can further refine.

Some players like Isagi have a great view of the court and are able to come up with plans on the spot. On the other hand, players like Nagi react quickly and are able to control the ball no matter how fast it is.

Isagi uses egoism during matches

During the first few episodes, we witnessed Isagi being one of the lowest players. But he was hungry to win and score goals. Despite having to face players much better than him, he is confident enough to maintain the will to become the best striker in the world alive.

He was also the first to join the Blue Lock, even though it meant losing everything. And his decision was perhaps the best, as he improved tremendously in the Blue Castle. You might think Isagi is more of a team player, but it's his selfishness that makes him win in the blue castle.

Football is not just about technique. It's about reading the game and understanding yourself. If you can't do that, you'll never score – Isagi Yoichi

His use of his teammate's abilities for his own goals shows just how much of an egoist he is. Granted, unlike Rin Itoshi or Barou, Isagi's ego isn't as loud and obvious, but when it comes down to it, Isagi isn't afraid to get selfish. This is especially evident in the fact that he chose to tag Kira at the end of the first match in the blue castle, as Kira was one of the best players.

His egotism helps him develop into a good strategist, and his team sees him as a leader due to his superhuman spatial awareness of the field. In critical moments, Isagi shows great potential to grab hold and turn the tables in his favor. While ego plays a big role in winning games, especially in football, there are also a few obstacles.

First and foremost, too much self-interest and lack of teamwork can cause one big loss. An example of this is Barou Shoei. Although Barou is a strong player himself, his inability to work with his team has cost him important games.

The importance of teamwork

Chemistry is important

It's true that Jinpachi believes that selfishness trumps teamwork. But it is important to remember that at the end of the day football is a team game and without perfect synchronization one can never progress. Yoichi Isagi seems to have picked up on this concept early on and is therefore able to utilize the strengths of his teammates for maximum performance.

I don't need to work with anyone. I can handle myself. But… I admit, it feels good when we all work together – Nagi Seishiro

Knowing which players to pair with and how to position them on the field helped Isagi come up with plans that helped him survive in the blue castle. But achieving teamwork is not so easy. After the second selection, when Barou, Nagi and Isagi were paired up, it was seen that they all struggle a lot to put their differences aside and play together.

Finding the middle ground

When you look at both sides, you realize that the key to victory is a mixture of ego and teamwork. Isagi learns this early on, which helps him improve drastically. Having finally built up his confidence and ego, he is able to compete with players who are ranked much higher than him.

Similarly, we have Barou, a lone wolf who eventually understands that playing and working with his team is important if he truly wants to become king of the world Blue lock. Ego is not just about becoming the best player; It also means being able to adapt to whatever players you're paired with and help your team use their strengths together to win.