Weapon: Kick Technique, Dribbling, Reflex, Meta Vision
Sae Itoshi is one of the main antagonists in Blue Lock. He's widely considered Japan's best footballer and the older brother of Rin Itoshi. Playing for Real Madrid's youth setup, he's also earned a spot on the Men's World 11—a genuinely rare achievement that marks him as one of the world's most promising young players.
Early on, Sae's ambition was straightforward: become the world's greatest striker. But after moving to Spain and getting a taste of professional competition, he completely shifted his focus to mastering the midfield instead. It's the kind of pivot that shows how much his time abroad changed his perspective on the game.
When the series kicks off, Sae is only in Japan temporarily to renew his passport. He stumbles onto news about Blue Lock and decides to stick around. Eventually he joins the Japan U-20 team specifically to face off against the Blue Lock Eleven in their big match—setting up one of the story's central confrontations.
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