Most Famous Fight Stick Player Gamers [2024]

Most Famous Fight Stick Player Gamers [2023

It’s challenging to rank fighting game players definitively, as their performance can vary between games and over time.

However, here’s a rough ranking of the top 10 fight stick player gamers based on their achievements and overall impact on the fighting game community, so here they are intentionally in no particular order.

Daigo Umehara (Japan)

  • Fight Stick: HORI Real Arcade Pro N Hayabusa Notable
  • Achievements: 6 EVO championships (multiple titles), Capcom Cup 2015, multiple Topanga League championships
  • Daigo is widely considered the greatest fighting game player of all time due to his consistency, adaptability, and longevity in the competitive scene.

SonicFox (USA)

  • Fight Stick: Qanba Dragon Arcade Fight Stick Notable
  • Achievements: 5 EVO championships (multiple titles), The Game Awards 2018 Best Esports Player, multiple CEO, and Combo Breaker championships
  • SonicFox has a unique ability to excel in various fighting games, making them one of the most well-rounded and successful players in the genre.

Tokido (Japan)

  • Fight Stick: HORI Fighting Edge
  • Notable Achievements: EVO 2017 (Street Fighter V), EVO 2010 (Super Street Fighter IV), Capcom Pro Tour Asia 2015, multiple Topanga League championships
  • Tokido’s impressive performance in several fighting games and his consistency over the years make him one of the best players in the world.

Justin Wong (USA)

  • Fight Stick: Victrix Pro FS Arcade Fight Stick
  • Notable Achievements: 8 EVO championships (multiple titles), CEO 2018 (Street Fighter V), multiple NorCal Regionals, and Final Round championships
  • Justin Wong’s defensive playstyle and success across multiple games make him a legend in the fighting game community.

Infiltration (South Korea)

  1. Fight Stick: Etokki Omni Arcade Stick
  2. Notable Achievements: EVO 2012 and 2016 (Street Fighter), Capcom Cup 2016, multiple Premier Event victories.
  3. Infiltration’s patient playstyle and ability to exploit opponents’ weaknesses have earned him a spot among the top fighting game players.

Luffy (France)

  • Fight Stick: Nacon Daija Arcade Stick
  • Notable Achievements: EVO 2014 (Ultra Street Fighter IV), Red Bull Kumite 2015, multiple European tournament victories.
  • Luffy’s unpredictable playstyle and unusual reactions make him a force to be reckoned with in the competitive scene.

Punk (USA)

  • Fight Stick: Qanba Obsidian Arcade Stick
  • Notable Achievements: ELEAGUE Street Fighter V Invitational 2017, multiple Premier Event victories, Capcom Pro Tour North America Regional Champion 2017
  • Punk’s incredible footsies and dominant play in Street Fighter V have earned him a spot among the best in the world.

Xiaohai (China)

  • Fight Stick: Qanba Obsidian Arcade Stick
  • Notable Achievements: EVO 2016 (King of Fighters XIV), multiple Premier Event victories, dominance in the Chinese fighting game community
  • Xiaohai’s exceptional execution and ability to excel in multiple games make him a top player on the global scene.

Momochi (Japan)

  • Fight Stick: HORI Fighting Edge
  • Notable Achievements: EVO 2015 (Ultra Street Fighter IV), Capcom Cup 2014, multiple Premier Event victories
  • Momochi’s solid fundamentals and adaptability have earned him success across different iterations of Street Fighter.

Problem X (UK)

  • Fight Stick: HORI Real Arcade Pro N Hayabusa
  • Notable Achievements: EVO 2018 (Street Fighter V), multiple Premier Event victories, dominance in the UK fighting game community
  • Problem X’s strong character, knowledge, and consistent performance make him one of the best players in Europe and the world.

This top 10 ranking is a rough estimation and is subject to change as players continue to compete and evolve.

It’s important to note that the fighting game community is vast and dynamic, with many talented players emerging and making a name for themselves.

The scene’s continuous growth and development ensure that new talent and exciting competition in fighting games will always exist.

Sources

  1. Daigo Umehara:
  1. SonicFox:
  1. Tokido:
  1. Justin Wong:
  1. Infiltration:
  1. Luffy:
  1. Punk:
  1. Xiaohai:
  1. Momochi:
  1. Problem X:

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Tom "Button Master" O'Neil

Tom fell in love with fight sticks after realizing that mastering the mechanics could give him an edge in competitive gaming. He's since devoted countless hours to perfecting his inputs and understanding the nuances of different fight sticks. As a result, Tom has become a force in both online and local tournaments. Now, he's on a mission to help others unlock their full potential with the right fight stick.