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'''Leffen''' is a professional smasher from Stockholm, Sweden. He is currently considered to be one of the best ''[[Melee]]'' players in the world along with {{Sm|Hungrybox}}, {{Sm|Mango}}, {{Sm|Axe}}, {{Sm|Wizzrobe}}, {{Sm|Zain}}, {{Sm|aMSa}}, and {{Sm|Plup}}. He started off as a {{SSBM|Falco}} main, but later switched to {{SSBM|Fox}}, and is now known as one of the most technical Fox players in the world and the best Fox player in the world. He is the first of only two players in competitive ''Melee'' history to have taken a set off of each of the [[Five Gods]] (the other being Plup), and has often been called a god himself since his ascent in 2014. Leffen is ranked 1st on the [[~~European~~ Melee Power Rankings]], ~~2nd~~ on the [[~~2019 MPGR~~]], and ~~1st~~ on the [[~~Swedish Power Rankings~~]].

'''Leffen''' is a professional smasher from Stockholm, Sweden. He is currently considered to be one of the best ''[[Melee]]'' players in the world along with {{Sm|Hungrybox}}, {{Sm|Mango}}, {{Sm|Axe}}, {{Sm|Wizzrobe}}, {{Sm|Zain}}, {{Sm|aMSa}}, and {{Sm|Plup}}. He started off as a {{SSBM|Falco}} main, but later switched to {{SSBM|Fox}}, and is now known as one of the most technical Fox players in the world and the best Fox player in the world. He is the first of only two players in competitive ''Melee'' history to have taken a set off of each of the [[Five Gods]] (the other being Plup), and has often been called a god himself since his ascent in 2014. Leffen is currently ranked 1st on the [[Swedish Power Rankings|Swedish Melee Power Rankings]], 1st on the [[European Melee Power Rankings]], and 2nd on the [[2019 MPGR]].

Although Leffen didn't play ''Brawl'' or ''Smash 4'' competitively, he has been active in ''[[Ultimate]]'' playing {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}} and is considered one of the best Pokémon Trainer players in the world, along with {{Sm|Tweek}}, {{Sm|Pandarian}}, and {{Sm|Ned}}. Leffen has defeated players such as Tweek, {{Sm|Salem}}, {{Sm|WaDi}}, {{Sm|Puppeh}}, {{Sm|Mr.R}}, {{Sm|Maister}}, {{Sm|ZD}}, and {{Sm|8BitMan}}. He is currently ranked in Area 51 on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]] and an Honorable Mention on both the [[Swedish Power Rankings]] and the [[European Smash Rankings]].

Although Leffen didn't play ''Brawl'' or ''Smash 4'' competitively, he has been active in ''[[Ultimate]]'' playing {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}} and is considered one of the best Pokémon Trainer players in the world, along with {{Sm|Tweek}}, {{Sm|Pandarian}}, and {{Sm|Ned}}. Leffen has defeated players such as Tweek, {{Sm|Salem}}, {{Sm|WaDi}}, {{Sm|Puppeh}}, {{Sm|Mr.R}}, {{Sm|Maister}}, {{Sm|ZD}}, and {{Sm|8BitMan}}. He is currently ranked in Area 51 on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]] and an Honorable Mention on both the [[Swedish Power Rankings|Swedish Ultimate Power Rankings]] and the [[European Smash Rankings]].

==Tournament history==

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==Playing style==

Leffen is the best solo Fox main in the world; he has consistent execution and movement, and boasts solid fundamentals in all aspects of the game, using a methodical and efficient approach, making him a very well-rounded player. Leffen has both a great [[neutral game]], as he rarely overextends or overreaches in games even against weaker opponents, and a solid [[combo]] game, especially against fastfallers. He is renowned for his proficiency against {{SSBM|Falco}}, {{SSBM|Peach}}, and other Foxes, having made his first upsets against the [[Five Gods]] in those matchups. Leffen's prowess against Peach is so great that even {{Sm|Armada}}, the best Peach in the world, would ~~always~~ opt for the Fox [[ditto match|ditto]] in tournament instead.

Leffen is the best solo Fox main in the world; he has consistent execution and movement, and boasts solid fundamentals in all aspects of the game, using a methodical and efficient approach, making him a very well-rounded player. Leffen has both a great [[neutral game]], as he rarely overextends or overreaches in games even against weaker opponents, and a solid [[combo]] game, especially against fastfallers. He is renowned for his proficiency against {{SSBM|Falco}}, {{SSBM|Peach}}, and other Foxes, having made his first upsets against the [[Five Gods]] in those matchups. Leffen's prowess against Peach is so great that even {{Sm|Armada}}, the best Peach in the world, would primarily opt for the Fox [[ditto match|ditto]] in tournament instead, generally only playing Peach on [[Final Destination]].

While Leffen is well-rounded, he undoubtedly focuses on the mental game and adaptation more than technical play. Leffen has once stated in an interview that he believes many high-level players are held back by "flowchart" behavior that he is able to exploit. This is clearly exemplified by his ability to "clutch" out sets from losing positions, even from 0-2 deficits. Despite this, he still puts in the work to lab certain matchups or situations that give him trouble, showing his solid work ethic; he's even known to lab other miscellaneous characters solely to push the metagame forward. Along with Armada, he practices with {{Sm|Snowy}} for the Jigglypuff matchup, and has flown him out to events such as Summit in order to prepare for facing Hungrybox in bracket.

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-'''Leffen''' is a professional smasher from Stockholm, Sweden. He is currently considered to be one of the best ''[[Melee]]'' players in the world along with {{Sm|Hungrybox}}, {{Sm|Mango}}, {{Sm|Axe}}, {{Sm|Wizzrobe}}, {{Sm|Zain}}, {{Sm|aMSa}}, and {{Sm|Plup}}. He started off as a {{SSBM|Falco}} main, but later switched to {{SSBM|Fox}}, and is now known as one of the most technical Fox players in the world and the best Fox player in the world. He is the first of only two players in competitive ''Melee'' history to have taken a set off of each of the [[Five Gods]] (the other being Plup), and has often been called a god himself since his ascent in 2014. Leffen is ranked 1st on the [[European Melee Power Rankings]], 2nd on the [[2019 MPGR]], and 1st on the [[Swedish Power Rankings]].
+'''Leffen''' is a professional smasher from Stockholm, Sweden. He is currently considered to be one of the best ''[[Melee]]'' players in the world along with {{Sm|Hungrybox}}, {{Sm|Mango}}, {{Sm|Axe}}, {{Sm|Wizzrobe}}, {{Sm|Zain}}, {{Sm|aMSa}}, and {{Sm|Plup}}. He started off as a {{SSBM|Falco}} main, but later switched to {{SSBM|Fox}}, and is now known as one of the most technical Fox players in the world and the best Fox player in the world. He is the first of only two players in competitive ''Melee'' history to have taken a set off of each of the [[Five Gods]] (the other being Plup), and has often been called a god himself since his ascent in 2014. Leffen is currently ranked 1st on the [[Swedish Power Rankings|Swedish Melee Power Rankings]], 1st on the [[European Melee Power Rankings]], and 2nd on the [[2019 MPGR]].
-Although Leffen didn't play ''Brawl'' or ''Smash 4'' competitively, he has been active in ''[[Ultimate]]'' playing {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}} and is considered one of the best Pokémon Trainer players in the world, along with {{Sm|Tweek}}, {{Sm|Pandarian}}, and {{Sm|Ned}}. Leffen has defeated players such as Tweek, {{Sm|Salem}}, {{Sm|WaDi}}, {{Sm|Puppeh}}, {{Sm|Mr.R}}, {{Sm|Maister}}, {{Sm|ZD}}, and {{Sm|8BitMan}}. He is currently ranked in Area 51 on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]] and an Honorable Mention on both the [[Swedish Power Rankings]] and the [[European Smash Rankings]].
+Although Leffen didn't play ''Brawl'' or ''Smash 4'' competitively, he has been active in ''[[Ultimate]]'' playing {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}} and is considered one of the best Pokémon Trainer players in the world, along with {{Sm|Tweek}}, {{Sm|Pandarian}}, and {{Sm|Ned}}. Leffen has defeated players such as Tweek, {{Sm|Salem}}, {{Sm|WaDi}}, {{Sm|Puppeh}}, {{Sm|Mr.R}}, {{Sm|Maister}}, {{Sm|ZD}}, and {{Sm|8BitMan}}. He is currently ranked in Area 51 on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]] and an Honorable Mention on both the [[Swedish Power Rankings|Swedish Ultimate Power Rankings]] and the [[European Smash Rankings]].
 ==Tournament history==
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 ==Playing style==
-Leffen is the best solo Fox main in the world; he has consistent execution and movement, and boasts solid fundamentals in all aspects of the game, using a methodical and efficient approach, making him a very well-rounded player. Leffen has both a great [[neutral game]], as he rarely overextends or overreaches in games even against weaker opponents, and a solid [[combo]] game, especially against fastfallers. He is renowned for his proficiency against {{SSBM|Falco}}, {{SSBM|Peach}}, and other Foxes, having made his first upsets against the [[Five Gods]] in those matchups. Leffen's prowess against Peach is so great that even {{Sm|Armada}}, the best Peach in the world, would always opt for the Fox [[ditto match|ditto]] in tournament instead.
+Leffen is the best solo Fox main in the world; he has consistent execution and movement, and boasts solid fundamentals in all aspects of the game, using a methodical and efficient approach, making him a very well-rounded player. Leffen has both a great [[neutral game]], as he rarely overextends or overreaches in games even against weaker opponents, and a solid [[combo]] game, especially against fastfallers. He is renowned for his proficiency against {{SSBM|Falco}}, {{SSBM|Peach}}, and other Foxes, having made his first upsets against the [[Five Gods]] in those matchups. Leffen's prowess against Peach is so great that even {{Sm|Armada}}, the best Peach in the world, would primarily opt for the Fox [[ditto match|ditto]] in tournament instead, generally only playing Peach on [[Final Destination]].
 While Leffen is well-rounded, he undoubtedly focuses on the mental game and adaptation more than technical play. Leffen has once stated in an interview that he believes many high-level players are held back by "flowchart" behavior that he is able to exploit. This is clearly exemplified by his ability to "clutch" out sets from losing positions, even from 0-2 deficits. Despite this, he still puts in the work to lab certain matchups or situations that give him trouble, showing his solid work ethic; he's even known to lab other miscellaneous characters solely to push the metagame forward. Along with Armada, he practices with {{Sm|Snowy}} for the Jigglypuff matchup, and has flown him out to events such as Summit in order to prepare for facing Hungrybox in bracket.