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==In [[Competitive play|competitive play]]==
==In [[Competitive play|competitive play]]==
===Notable players===
===Most historically significant players===
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:''Any number following the Smasher name indicates placement on the [[2019 MPGR]], which recognizes the official top 100 players in the world in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]].''  
:''Any number following the Smasher name indicates placement on the [[2019 MPGR]], which recognizes the official top 100 players in the world in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]].''  
:''See also: [[:Category:Ganondorf professionals (SSBM)]]''
:''See also: [[:Category:Ganondorf professionals (SSBM)]]''
====Active====
*{{Sm|Bizzarro Flame|USA}} - Ganondorf main from [[NorCal]] famous for his use of [[moonwalking]] as well as utilizing the less common up-tilt and [[Warlock Punch]]. Placed 25th at {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 4}}, 33rd at {{Trn|Pound 2016}}, 49th at {{Trn|Apex 2015}} and {{Trn|Shine 2017}}, and 65th at {{Trn|EVO 2018}}. Has wins over {{Sm|Fiction}} and {{Sm|Duck}} in sets and infamously 3-0'd Eikelmann in the Salty Suite Ganondorf ditto at Apex 2015.
*{{Sm|Bizzarro Flame|USA}} - Ganondorf main from [[NorCal]] famous for his use of [[moonwalking]] as well as utilizing the less common up-tilt and [[Warlock Punch]]. Placed 25th at {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 4}}, 33rd at {{Trn|Pound 2016}}, 49th at {{Trn|Apex 2015}} and {{Trn|Shine 2017}}, and 65th at {{Trn|EVO 2018}}. Has wins over {{Sm|Fiction}} and {{Sm|Duck}} in sets and infamously 3-0'd Eikelmann in the Salty Suite Ganondorf ditto at Apex 2015.
*{{Sm|Eddie|USA}} - Chicago-based Ganondorf who showed impressive results with his placings at all four Major League Gaming events in 2006.
*{{Sm|Eikelmann|USA}} - Formerly ranked 2nd in Denver; known for being the one of only 3 Ganondorf's to take a game off of  {{Sm|Armada}}'s {{SSBM|Peach}} in tournament. Entered an indefinite hiatus following allegations of abuse by former partners and his ban from competition in Colorado.
*{{Sm|Kage|Canada}} (#95) - Ganondorf main from Montreal widely regarded as the best Ganondorf player in ''Melee''. Unlike other high-level Ganondorf players who have become less active in recent years, Kage continues to show the character's strengths at recent events such as 17th at {{Trn|Get On My Level 2018}} and {{Trn|The Big House 9}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}} with wins over {{Sm|Bananas}}, {{Sm|Magi}}, and {{Sm|Kalamazhu}}. Ranked 95th on the [[2019 MPGR]].
*{{Sm|Kage|Canada}} (#95) - Ganondorf main from Montreal widely regarded as the best Ganondorf player in ''Melee''. Unlike other high-level Ganondorf players who have become less active in recent years, Kage continues to show the character's strengths at recent events such as 17th at {{Trn|Get On My Level 2018}} and {{Trn|The Big House 9}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}} with wins over {{Sm|Bananas}}, {{Sm|Magi}}, and {{Sm|Kalamazhu}}. Ranked 95th on the [[2019 MPGR]].
*{{Sm|Linguini|USA}} - Ganondorf main from Florida who is known for his knowledge and skill in the {{SSBM|Fox}} and {{SSBM|Falco}} match-ups.
*{{Sm|n0ne|Canada}} (#15) - Although more known for his {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}}, he has a Ganondorf secondary. Has placed 1st at {{Trn|Smash Factor 5}}, 3rd at {{Trn|DreamHack Montreal 2018}}, and 5th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}} using Ganondorf in a few sets. Has taken multiple sets off of {{Sm|HugS}}.
*{{Sm|n0ne|Canada}} (#15) - Although more known for his {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}}, he has a Ganondorf secondary. Has placed 1st at {{Trn|Smash Factor 5}}, 3rd at {{Trn|DreamHack Montreal 2018}}, and 5th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}} using Ganondorf in a few sets. Has taken multiple sets off of {{Sm|HugS}}.
*{{Sm|Trail|USA}} - Ganondorf and {{SSBM|Ice Climbers}} dual main from New England. Ranked 89th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Oldiz|Norway}} - Best Ganondorf main in Europe. Currently ranked #7 in Norway.
====Inactive====
*{{Sm|chaddd|USA}} - An inactive Ganondorf player from Georgia who was ranked 3rd on the [[Georgia Power Rankings]]. Placed 7th at {{Trn|Tipped Off 4}} and {{Trn|Tipped Off 5}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|CEO Dreamland}}.
*{{Sm|Eddie|USA}} - Chicago-based Ganondorf who showed impressive results with his placings at all four Major League Gaming events in 2006.
*{{Sm|Eikelmann|USA}} - Formerly ranked 2nd in Denver; known for being the one of only 3 Ganondorf's to take a game off of  [[Smasher:Armada|Armada's]] {{SSBM|Peach}} in tournament. Entered an indefinite hiatus following allegations of abuse by former partners and his ban from competition in Colorado.
*{{Sm|Loki|Japan}} - A Ganondorf player from Japan who resided in Quebec for a few months. He placed 13th at {{Trn|DreamHack Montreal 2016}} and 17th at {{Trn|Get On My Level 2014}} while he resided there. Has returned to Japan but has since been inactive.
*{{Sm|Mr. Brandandorf|USA}}
*{{Sm|Renth|USA}} - Florida Ganondorf main who was regarded as being one of the top in the world for his movement and punish game.
*{{Sm|Renth|USA}} - Florida Ganondorf main who was regarded as being one of the top in the world for his movement and punish game.
*{{Sm|RockCrock|USA}} - Along with Kage, he was one of the strongest solo Ganondorf players during the late 2000s. Placed high at early CEO events and 33rd at {{Trn|GENESIS}}. Became semi-active before being banned from competitive play due to sexual misbehavior.
*{{Sm|RockCrock|USA}} - Along with Kage, he was one of the strongest solo Ganondorf players during the late 2000s. Placed high at early CEO events and 33rd at {{Trn|GENESIS}}. Became semi-active before being banned from competitive play due to sexual misbehavior.
*{{Sm|Spider Sense|USA}}
*{{Sm|Tipman|USA}} - Ganondorf main from the USA. Popularized the "Tipman" edgeguard, using the reverse hit of Ganondorf's up-air to semi-spike the opponent.


===Tier placement and history===
===Tier placement and history===