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===Most historically significant players===
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''See also: [[:Category:Samus players (SSBU)]]; [[:Category:Dark Samus players (SSBU)]]''

*{{Sm|Abadango|Japan|c1=Samus|g=SSBU}} - Plays Samus alongside {{SSBU|Meta Knight}} and {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}}. Placed 2nd at {{Trn|Kagaribi 8}}, 3rd at {{Trn|VCA 2022}}, 4th at {{Trn|Shinosuma HEROES 1}}, 5th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 24}}, and 9th at {{Trn|KOWLOON 3}}, with wins over players such as {{Sm|takera}}, {{Sm|Peli}}, and {{Sm|alice}}. 
*{{Sm|IcyMist|United States|c1=Samus|g=SSBU}} - One of the best Samus players in North America in the post-online metagame, peaking at 76th on the [[UltRank 2022]]. She is considered one of the best players in the [[Midwest]], regularly placing top 8 at Midwest events including 4th at both {{Trn|Riptide 2023}} and {{Trn|The Big House 11}}. Outside of the Midwest, her best results including placing 9th at {{Trn|Let's Make Big Moves 2022}} and 13th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con: Fall Fest}}, while her best wins include {{Sm|Sonix}} at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2023}} and {{Sm|Riddles}} at Fall Fest.
*{{Sm|Joker|Mexico|c1=Samus|g=SSBU}} - The best Samus player in North America in the early metagame, peaking at 95th on the [[OrionRank 2019]], and was a top 10 player in Mexico during this period. His best results during this period were in the United States, placing 7th at {{Trn|2GG: SwitchFest 2019}} defeating {{Sm|Nicko}} and {{Sm|WaDi}} as well as 9th at {{Trn|Low Tier City 7}} defeating {{Sm|ESAM}}. Although less active since then, he still places highly at Mexican events when he does attend.
*{{Sm|Parme|Japan|c1=Samus|g=SSBU}} - The best Samus player in Japan in 2019, placing highly at multiple Sumabatos including 9th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 6}} and 13th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 5}}. Although his results have since declined, he still remains a threat in [[Chūgoku]] and has seen some decent results at majors, including placing 33rd at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 13}}.
*{{Sm|quiK|Germany|c1=Samus|g=SSBU}} - The third-best Samus player of all-time who was the definitive best in 2019, ranked 37th on the [[OrionRank 2019]]. He was the second-best player in Europe during this time as well, notably placing 2nd behind Glutonny at {{Trn|Syndicate 2019}}, {{Trn|Ultimate WANTED 2}}, and {{Trn|Valhalla III}}, and also placed 7th at {{Trn|Ultimate Fighting Arena 2019}} and 9th at {{Trn|Albion 4}}.
*{{Sm|Sisqui|Spain|c1=Samus|c2=Dark Samus|g=SSBU}} - One of the two best Samus players of all-time, peaking at 21st on the [[LumiRank 2023]], and is one of the best players in Europe in the post-online metagame. He regularly places top 8 at European majors, including 2nd at {{Trn|Ultimate Fighting Arena 2023}} and 5th at {{Trn|COLOSSEL 2022}}, while internationally he has notably placed 4th at {{Trn|Rise 'N Grind}} and 5th at {{Trn|Smash Factor X}}. 
*{{Sm|Teaser|United States|c1=Samus|g=SSBU}} - One of the best Samus players in North America in 2022, peaking at 134th on the [[OrionRank 2022]]. He was a consistent threat in the [[Southeast]], especially with wins over some of its best players such as {{Sm|Kola}}, {{Sm|Wrath}}, and {{Sm|Fatality}} and placing highly at Southeast majors, including 17th at {{Trn|Let's Make Moves Miami}} and 25th at {{Trn|MomoCon 2022}}. Outside of his region, he notably placed 17th at {{Trn|GENESIS 8}}.
*{{Sm|Toura|Japan|c1=Samus|g=SSBU}} - The second-best Samus player in Japan especially in the post-online metagame, peaking at 97th on the [[OrionRank 2022]]. He frequently places highly at Japanese majors, most notably 5th at {{Trn|Umebura SP 9}} and 9th at both {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 8}} and {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 9}}. 
*{{Sm|Yaura|Japan|c1=Samus|c2=Dark Samus|g=SSBU}} - One of the two best Samus and Dark Samus players of all-time who regularly places top 8 at major Japanese events, most notably 4th at the supermajors {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 10}} and {{Trn|DELTA 5}}, and has wins over three of the [[four Horsemen]]. He is the only Samus player ever ranked in the top 20, with his highest being 18th on the [[LumiRank 2023]].
*{{Sm|YB|Japan|c1=Dark Samus|g=SSBU}} - Mainly known for dominating the early [[Smashmate]] ladder, including ranking 1st on half of the first ten Smashmate rankings. He has only made a handful of appearances offline but is best known offline for his appearances in the United States, which includes placing 13th at {{Trn|2GG: Prime Saga}} defeating {{Sm|VoiD}} and {{Sm|WaDi}} as well as top 8 finishes at {{Trn|2GG: Prime Saga Kickoff}} and [https://start.gg/tournament/mega-smash-mondays-185/details Mega Smash Mondays 185], where he also defeated {{Sm|Ally}} in the latter.