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*{{Sm|Amsah|Netherlands}} - One of the greatest Sheik players of all time and one of the best overall players to come from Europe. Considered the best player in Europe before the rise of Armada, he showed dominance in the country, winning tournaments such as {{Trn|Epita Smash Arena 2}} and many others from 2006 to 2007. Outside of Europe, he notably placed 3rd at {{Trn|Pound 4}} where he took sets over {{Sm|Armada}} and {{Sm|Jman}} in losers. Even past his peak, he still managed to make notable results at majors with 17th at {{Trn|Get On My Level 2018}} and 33rd at {{Trn|EVO 2018}}, as well as being ranked 64th on the [[2018 MPGR]]. | *{{Sm|Amsah|Netherlands}} - One of the greatest Sheik players of all time and one of the best overall players to come from Europe. Considered the best player in Europe before the rise of Armada, he showed dominance in the country, winning tournaments such as {{Trn|Epita Smash Arena 2}} and many others from 2006 to 2007. Outside of Europe, he notably placed 3rd at {{Trn|Pound 4}} where he took sets over {{Sm|Armada}} and {{Sm|Jman}} in losers. Even past his peak, he still managed to make notable results at majors with 17th at {{Trn|Get On My Level 2018}} and 33rd at {{Trn|EVO 2018}}, as well as being ranked 64th on the [[2018 MPGR]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Captain Jack|Japan}} - The best player from Japan and one of the best players during the "Golden Age" of ''Melee''. Previously made runs at some of the most notable ''Melee'' tournaments at the time with winning {{Trn|MLG San Francisco 2004}} and placing 2nd at {{Trn|Tournament Go 6}} and 7th at {{Trn|Jack Garden Tournament}}. | *{{Sm|Captain Jack|Japan}} - The best player from Japan and one of the best players during the "Golden Age" of ''Melee''. Previously made runs at some of the most notable ''Melee'' tournaments at the time with winning {{Trn|MLG San Francisco 2004}} and placing 2nd at {{Trn|Tournament Go 6}} and 7th at {{Trn|Jack Garden Tournament}}. He was the only player from Asia and solo Sheik player to win a North American major/supermajor until {{Sm|aMSa}} won {{Trn|The Big House 10}} and Jmook won {{Trn|GENESIS 9}} respectively. | ||
*{{Sm|Drephen|USA}} - | *{{Sm|Drephen|USA}} - A top 10 player from 2007 and one of the best solo Sheiks during the Golden Age. Placing 8th on the 2007 [[RetroSSBMRank]] of the best Sheik players in the world due to his placements at 5th at {{Trn|Zero Challenge 3}} and {{Trn|Viva La Smashtaclysm}}. While his recent results vary, he has remained a top 100 player into the next decade, currently ranking 53rd on the [[SSBMRank 2023]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Druggedfox|USA}} - Known for his strong tech chasing with | *{{Sm|Druggedfox|USA}} - Known for playing {{SSBM|Fox}} but started by playing mostly Sheik and became known for his strong tech chasing with the character. Back when he mained her, he placed 4th at {{Trn|HTC Throwdown}} and 9th at {{Trn|EVO 2015}} with wins over {{Sm|SFAT}}, {{Sm|Duck}}, and {{Sm|S2J}}, causing him to be in contention for a top 5 Sheik in the world, ranking 18th on the [[2015 SSBMRank]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Faceroll|USA}} - | *{{Sm|Faceroll|USA}} - A dominant top Sheik player from SoCal, commonly winning notable events in the local area. He hit a peak in 2019, winning regionals such as {{Trn|Fête}} and {{Trn|DreamHack Atlanta 2019}} by double-eliminating {{Sm|Setchi}} and Mew2King respectively and 9th at {{Trn|GENESIS 7}}, beating {{Sm|Cody Schwab}} and {{Sm|Wizzrobe}}. He ranked 17th on the [[2019 MPGR]], becoming the third best Sheik player of that year under Mew2King and Plup. | ||
*{{Sm|Ice|Germany}} - Formerly a triple-main of Sheik, Marth, and Fox, focusing primarily on Sheik and became the best Sheik in Europe and one of the best Sheik players in the world in 2013, being ranked 13th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]]. Placed 2nd at {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 3}} and 3rd at {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 4}}, and went undefeated in European tournaments between those events. Internationally, he placed 7th at {{Trn|EVO 2013}} and 9th at {{Trn|Apex 2014}}. He later switched to Fox as his primary main and slowly phased out his other characters, including Sheik. | *{{Sm|Ice|Germany}} - Formerly a triple-main of Sheik, Marth, and Fox, focusing primarily on Sheik and became the best Sheik in Europe and one of the best Sheik players in the world in 2013, being ranked 13th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]]. Placed 2nd at {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 3}} and 3rd at {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 4}}, and went undefeated in European tournaments between those events. Internationally, he placed 7th at {{Trn|EVO 2013}} and 9th at {{Trn|Apex 2014}}. He later switched to Fox as his primary main and slowly phased out his other characters, including Sheik. | ||
*{{Sm|Jmook|USA}} - The best solo Sheik player in the world post-pandemic. He rose to prominence after his underdog run at {{Trn|GENESIS 8}}, making upsets over players such as | *{{Sm|Jmook|USA}} - The best solo Sheik player in the world post-pandemic. He rose to prominence after his underdog run at {{Trn|GENESIS 8}}, making upsets over players such as Cody Schwab and Plup. A year later, he became the first Sheik player to win a ''Melee'' supermajor with {{Trn|GENESIS 9}}. He made history again with his 3rd place on the [[MPGR Summer 2022]], being the highest placement seen from a previously unranked player in the game's competitive history. | ||
*{{Sm|KDJ|USA}} - One of the best players from 2006-2008; triple-mained Sheik, Marth and Fox before retiring. | *{{Sm|KDJ|USA}} - One of the best players from 2006-2008; triple-mained Sheik, Marth and Fox before retiring. He used the character to win {{Trn|MLG Long Island 2007}} where he double-eliminated Mew2King and place 2nd at {{Trn|MLG Las Vegas 2006}} with solo Sheik and taking a win over {{Sm|Ken}}. He eventually retired from competition in 2016. | ||
*{{Sm|KirbyKaze|Canada}} - Previously the best Sheik player in Canada before going on hiatus in 2018. He notably placed 3rd at {{Trn|Revival of Melee 3}}, defeating {{Sm|Mang0}} and {{Sm|PPMD}} in his bracket. He additionally placed 4th at {{Trn|Apex 2012}} beating {{Sm|Hungrybox}} and continued placing well at events throughout the latter half of his career such as 7th at {{Trn|Apex 2015}} and 9th at {{Trn|The Big House 6}} and {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2017}}. As such, he was one of the best solo Sheik players in the world for most of the 2010s, peaking at 9th in the world in [[2013 SSBMRank|2013]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Mew2King|USA}} - One of the best Sheik players of all-time and one of the [[Five Gods]]. As his second main alongside {{SSBM|Marth}}, he commonly played Sheik for matchup advantage or stage counterpicks, using her to beat players such as {{Sm|Axe}} and {{Sm|Leffen}}. In the modern era of ''Melee'', he was considered one of the two best Sheik players in the world alongside Plup before his sparse activity post-pandemic. | *{{Sm|Mew2King|USA}} - One of the best Sheik players of all-time and one of the [[Five Gods]]. As his second main alongside {{SSBM|Marth}}, he commonly played Sheik for matchup advantage or stage counterpicks, using her to beat players such as {{Sm|Axe}} and {{Sm|Leffen}}. In the modern era of ''Melee'', he was considered one of the two best Sheik players in the world alongside Plup before retiring after his sparse activity post-pandemic. | ||
*{{Sm|Overtriforce|Spain}} - | *{{Sm|Overtriforce|Spain}} - One of the best players from Spain and one of the Sheik players in Europe. He became the first Spanish player to be ranked top 25 in the world, placing 25th on the [[SSBMRank 2013]]. He has placed 3rd at {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 3}} and 4th at {{Trn|Heir 3}} where he defeated Leffen and placed 25th at {{Trn|EVO 2018}}. He has been permanently banned from tournament play following controversies involving sexual misconduct. | ||
*{{Sm|Plup|USA}} - One of the two best Sheik players in the world. He won {{Trn|GENESIS 5}} with primarily Sheik and made runner-up and top 8 placements at a multitude of supermajors in the game's history. Has beaten all [[Five Gods]] with Sheik, a feat that no other Sheik player has achieved. | *{{Sm|Plup|USA}} - One of the two best Sheik players in the world. He won {{Trn|GENESIS 5}} and {{Trn| Smash World Tour 2021 Championships}} with primarily Sheik and made runner-up and top 8 placements at a multitude of supermajors in the game's history. Has beaten all [[Five Gods]] with Sheik, a feat that no other Sheik player has achieved. | ||
*{{Sm|Shroomed|USA}} - | *{{Sm|Shroomed|USA}} - A top 10 player with Sheik from 2015-2016 and remains one of the best Sheik players in the world. Started primarily playing Sheik after dropping his renowned {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}} and continued his top player status with placements such as 4th at {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 2}}, 5th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2016}}, and 7th at {{Trn|GENESIS 7}} with solo Sheik. While he has recently underperformed in comparison to his previous heights, he remains a top 50 player at 45th on the [[SSBMRank 2023]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Spark|USA}} - One of the best Sheik players in the world. | *{{Sm|Spark|USA}} - One of the current best Sheik players in the world. While he became a respected Sheik player starting around 2017, he found greater success starting the next year where he defeated Mang0 and aMSa at {{Trn|Smash Camp: End of Summer}} and placed 4th, as well as major placements such as 13th at {{Trn|Shine 2019}}. He is currently ranked 22nd on the [[SSBMRank 2023]] where he is the third best Sheik player in the world, only behind Jmook and Plup. | ||
*{{Sm|Swedish Delight|USA}} - One of the best Sheik players in the world pre-pandemic. He remained a top 20 player from 2016 to 2019 and made top 8s at many supermajors such as 7th at both {{Trn|Get On My Level 2018}} and {{Trn|Shine 2019}}. His win on Armada marked the first time a non-top 6 player beat him in tournament in eight years. | *{{Sm|Swedish Delight|USA}} - One of the best Sheik players in the world pre-pandemic. He remained a top 20 player from 2016 to 2019 and made top 8s at many supermajors such as 7th at both {{Trn|Get On My Level 2018}} and {{Trn|Shine 2019}}. His win on Armada at {{Trn|EVO 2018}} marked the first time a non-top 6 player beat him in tournament in eight years. | ||
===Tier placement and history=== | ===Tier placement and history=== | ||