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''See also: [[:Category:Kazuya players (SSBU)]]'' | ''See also: [[:Category:Kazuya players (SSBU)]]'' | ||
*{{Sm|Miru|Japan}} - He is most well known for his run to 2nd at the major {{Trn|Maesuma'U22}} where he defeated two top twenty players, {{Sm|Hurt}} and {{Sm|Asimo}}. While his performances on the national level remain mixed, he notably placed 4th at the supperegional {{Trn|Karisuma SP 19}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Raki|Japan}} - Co-mains Kazuya alongside {{Sm|Steve}}. Raki's breakout performance came at the Supermajor {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 12}}, where he used a combination of his mains to upset {{Sm|Atelier}} and {{Sm|Tea}} en route to placing 17th. His consistency improved in 2024, often placing in the top 32 of majors leading him to rank 58th on [[LumiRank 2024.1]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Riddles|Canada}} - Co-mains Kazuya alongside {{SSBU|Terry}} and is the best Kazuya player in the world, as well as a top 10 player from mid-2022 to 2023. He is currently the only player who has won majors primarily with Kazuya, doing so at {{Trn|The Big House 10}} and {{Trn|Collision 2023}}. | *{{Sm|Riddles|Canada}} - Co-mains Kazuya alongside {{SSBU|Terry}} and is the best Kazuya player in the world, as well as a top 10 player from mid-2022 to 2023. He is currently the only player who has won majors primarily with Kazuya, doing so at {{Trn|The Big House 10}} and {{Trn|Collision 2023}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Tarik|Germany}} - Co-mained Kazuya alongside {{SSBU|Greninja}} for most of 2022 and was the best Kazuya player in Europe in 2022. He has used the character to place highly at several majors such as 9th at {{Trn|COLOSSEL 2022}} and 13th at {{Trn|Ultimate Fighting Arena 2022}}. He was ranked 69th on the [[UltRank 2022]] with the character. He has since relegated Kazuya to an occasional counterpick. | *{{Sm|Tarik|Germany}} - Co-mained Kazuya alongside {{SSBU|Greninja}} for most of 2022 and was the best Kazuya player in Europe in 2022. He has used the character to place highly at several majors such as 9th at {{Trn|COLOSSEL 2022}} and 13th at {{Trn|Ultimate Fighting Arena 2022}}. He was ranked 69th on the [[UltRank 2022]] with the character. He has since relegated Kazuya to an occasional counterpick. | ||
*{{Sm|Tea|Japan}} - Co-mains Kazuya alongside {{SSBU|Pac-Man}} and is considered one of the best Kazuya players in the world, rivaling Riddles in performance, and was a top 10 player in 2022. Tea notably used Kazuya to help him win {{Trn|Crown 2}} and {{Trn|Ultimate Fighting Arena 2022}}. | *{{Sm|Tea|Japan}} - Co-mains Kazuya alongside {{SSBU|Pac-Man}} and is considered one of the best Kazuya players in the world, rivaling Riddles in performance, and was a top 10 player in 2022. Tea notably used Kazuya to help him win {{Trn|Crown 2}} and {{Trn|Ultimate Fighting Arena 2022}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Wildz|USA}} - He is best known for his runs at supperregionals. He placed 3rd at {{Trn|MomoCon 2024}} after defeating {{Sm|Kola}} and 5th at {{Trn|COST 2024}} after taking a set off {{Sm|Lima}}. While he hasn't had the se breakout performance at the national level, he placed 17th {{Trn|Patchwork 2024}} and often places in the top 48 at supermajors. Through the first half of 2024, he has been the best Kazuya player from the United States. | |||
===Tier placement and history=== | ===Tier placement and history=== | ||