Teddy Knight

Name: Teddy Knight
Alias: "Garbage Puppet"
"Useless puppet", "Puppet", "Rainbow Knight"
Gender: Male
Occupation: Footballer
Affiliation: England, New Gen Eleven World Team
Team: England Under-20
Jersey number: 11 (England Under-20)
Position: Winger

Teddy Knight is a prodigious footballer known as one of England's best players. He is the latest addition to the New Generation World XI and plays as a winger for England Under-20 at the Under-20 World Cup.

Teddy is considered one of the most promising talents in the world of football and, unlike other professional players, he only sees himself as a puppet under the orders of his coach Fox to direct him and lead him to victory in the World Cup.

Teddy is a tall, slender young man with a relaxed posture that gives him a naturally calm appearance. His face is youthful and soft, with delicate features, a prominent nose, and slightly parted lips that lend him a tranquil and absent-minded expression. His large, round eyes are open and attentive, with a curious and innocent gaze that makes it easy to read his emotions despite his impassive expression. His hair is thick and tousled, falling in soft, uneven layers that frame his face, while a long fringe partially covers one eye, and the rest falls in light, windswept strands that give him a naturally disheveled look. He is first seen wearing a high-necked sports jacket, buttoned all the way up, and matching tracksuit bottoms. The sporty cut fits comfortably on his slim figure without looking bulky.

During matches, Teddy wears the England Under-20 national team uniform with white wristbands and the number 11.

Teddy Knight represents the ideological antithesis of Jinpachi Ego's teachings. Teddy is an exception, as he lacks the football ego typical of a sport where egocentrism drives growth. He has low self-esteem and openly describes his existence as that of a mere "trash doll" or a submissive puppet whose sole purpose is to be used by his teammates to achieve a collective victory.

Teddy displays a relaxed, distant, and almost impassive demeanor, observing the world with dull, distracted eyes. This outward calm borders on a quiet, supreme arrogance; when meeting the Blue Lock candidates, he completely dismisses their collective capabilities and bluntly tells them to throw the game, taking for granted that his team is fundamentally superior without even having to prove it. When Bachira tries to categorize him as a passionate egotist, Teddy aggressively rejects the label, stating that self-absorbed egotists are simply destructive forces chasing empty validation. He appears to operate under the absolute command of his coach, following strict orders without dreams or desires of his own.

However, as soon as Teddy is challenged on the field, his submissive and aloof demeanor transforms into an intensely focused and terrifyingly precise threat. Even while constantly underestimating himself, he effortlessly tears through Blue Lock's defense with an agile, rapid, and incredibly erratic dribbling style. He demonstrates a chilling resilience in the face of physical superiority; when Rin Itoshi attempts an illegal tackle by grabbing him by the neck, Teddy remains unfazed, using his agility to evade him mid-air while maintaining absolute control of the ball.

Winger: The winger aims to attack the opposing goal by advancing to the byline to cross or cutting inside to create a numerical advantage. To do this, they need to be technically skilled and fast enough, and if their dominant foot is opposite their wing, they can be a very dangerous attacker.
Professional football technique: Teddy is a member of the New Gen Eleven and possesses exceptional football talent at a young age. He has good shooting and passing skills, on par with the professional league. But his greatest strength lies in his dribbling, which makes him difficult for opponents to read and counter.
Agile dribbling: Teddy employs a quick and agile style of dribbling, easily surprising Blue Lock players and drawing attention from Aryu for his speed. His dribbling is erratic and difficult to predict due to his capricious body language. Only Rin and Isagi were able to stop Teddy with their combined efforts; even then, Teddy managed to evade Rin's attempt at an illegal tackle. Karasu believed it would be easier to break the rules of the game to stop Teddy than to use conventional methods.
Rainbow Cuts: While the average player has around three variations for cutting towards the center of the field, Teddy has an estimated seven different varieties, making him unpredictable in one-on-one situations. This earned him the nickname "Rainbow Knight" and a place on the New Generation World XI team. Teddy dribbled past Isagi, Hiori, and Yukimiya using these cuts, which involved repositioning his teammates. This skill was considered monstrous, and he held Jinpachi Ego in high regard.

Puppet Maneuver in the Sky: Teddy's quick footwork and tactical control allow him to perform elaborate touches even when off balance. He demonstrates this skill against Isagi and Rin in a 2-on-1 situation, where Rin throws Teddy off balance by grabbing him and tossing him over his shoulder. Despite the aggressive and illegal act, Teddy remained unfazed and placed his hand on Rin's back while precisely spinning the ball around him like a tornado.
Following orders: The England Under-20 players typically follow their coach's instructions when initiating a play. By observing the signals Fox makes from the bench, the players make different decisions on the field, which helps them create an opportunity to launch an attack or a tactical play. During the match against Japan Under-20 at the Under-20 World Cup, before launching a counter-attack, Teddy looked towards the bench to make a decision, and when Fox signaled with his hands, Teddy decided to pass the ball to his teammates, taking it to the attacking line.
Second play: Teddy uses his speed to grab the loose ball and start a new attack. Fox told Teddy to do this because of his height.

Teddy is among the members of the New Generation World XI who did not participate in the Neo Egoist League. This is because the Neo Egoist League England football team is represented by Manshine City.
Teddy Knight was the last player to be selected as a member of the Next Generation World Team.