Top 10 Fighting Game Players — December 2025
🥇 1. Saul “MenaRD” Leonardo II
Why #1:
2025 EVO Street Fighter 6 Champion — won the marquee title at EVO Las Vegas.
Extremely consistent in the Street Fighter 6 competitive year and Capcom Pro Tour events.
A long-established top performer across multiple Street Fighter generations.
🥈 2. Arslan “Arslan Ash” Siddique
Why #2:
2025 EVO Tekken 8 Champion and multiple EVO wins in 2025 (including France).
One of the most decorated Tekken players ever with continued dominance on the global stage.
🥉3. Dominique “SonicFox” McLean
Why #3:
SonicFox’s versatility across multiple fighting games (especially Mortal Kombat and others) keeps them in elite territory, despite not taking the top 2025 EVO titles.
Historically one of the most dominant and influential players in the FGC.
4. Kakeru
Why #4:
Runner-up to MenaRD at EVO 2025 Street Fighter 6.
A rising star with major finals placements, solidifying his place near the top globally.
5. Xiaohai (Zeng Zhuojun)
Why #5:
Strong overall results across games, with deep runs at major events and notable wins.
One of the most respected veterans with multi-title prowess.
6. Fuudo
Why #6:
Consistently placed in top brackets at EVO Street Fighter 6 and other majors.
Known for strategic excellence and consistent high-level play.
7. Atif Butt
Why #7:
Strong Tekken 8 presence in 2025 with several finals and major wins.
Rising to prominence as one of the world’s foremost Tekken competitors.
8. Chikurin
Why #8:
Third place in Tekken 8 at EVO 2025.
A solidity performer in Tekken — consistently placing in top brackets at majors.
9. Micky4101
Why #9:
Top 3 at Street Fighter 6 at EVO 2025.
Shows strong tournament results, especially on the biggest stage.
10. Punk (Victor “Punk” Woodley)
Why #10:
Legendary influence and past major results (especially in Street Fighter).
2025 hasn’t been as dominant year compared to past peaks, but his overall FGC legacy and recent placements keep him in the top tier.