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==In [[competitive play]]==
==In [[competitive play]]==
===Notable players===
===Most historically significant players===
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''Any number following the Smasher name indicates placement on the [[PGR 100]], which recognizes the official top 100 players in [[Super Smash Bros. 4]] of all time.''
''Any number following the Smasher name indicates placement on the [[PGR 100]], which recognizes the official top 100 players in [[Super Smash Bros. 4]] of all time.''
*{{sm|6WX|USA}}
 
*{{Sm|9B|Japan}}
''See also: [[:Category:Ryu professionals (SSB4)]]''
*{{Sm|Aki|Japan|p=Japan}}
 
*{{Sm|b3toh|Mexico}} - Ranked 5th on the Guadalajara Smash 4 Power Rankings.
*{{Sm|Darkshad|USA}} (#41) - One of the best Ryu players in the world. Placed 5th at {{Trn|The Big House 8}}, 7th at {{Trn|GameTyrant Expo 2017}}, 9th at both {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 3}} and {{Trn|Frostbite 2018}}, and 13th at {{Trn|2GGC: Midwest Mayhem Saga}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|ZeRo}}, {{Sm|Nairo}}, and {{Sm|MkLeo}}.
*{{Sm|Bakuryu|Argentina}} - The best Ryu player in Argentina who is also considered the best player in Argentina. Placed 1st at almost every single tournaments he has entered.
*{{Sm|Gen|USA}} - The best Ryu player in Tri-state. Placed 3rd at {{Trn|ALPHA II}}, 9th at both {{Trn|Xanadu - End of an Era}} and {{Trn|Smash Sounds}}, 13th at {{Trn|XenoSaga XIII}}, and 17th at {{Trn|2GGC: SCR Saga}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Mr. E}}, {{Sm|Locus}}, and {{Sm|6WX}}. Ranked 8th on the [[New York City Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|belaC|USA}} - Was ranked 10th on the [[New England Smash 4 Power Rankings]]. He placed 7th at [[GUMS 9]] and 5th at [[Invasion 9]].
*{{Sm|False|USA}} (#73) - Used Ryu as a secondary alongside {{SSB4|Sheik}} and {{SSB4|Marth}}. Placed 2nd at {{Trn|2GGT: The False Awakens}}, 7th at {{Trn|CEO 2016}}, 9th at {{Trn|EVO 2017}}, 13th at {{Trn|MLG World Finals 2015}}, and 17th at {{Trn|Pound 2016}}.
*{{Sm|Brosinex|USA}} - One of the best Ryu players in the United States. Has wins over {{Sm|Ally}}, {{Sm|K9sbruce}}, {{Sm|Captain L}}, {{Sm|RAIN}}, and {{Sm|JK}}.
*{{Sm|Kuwa|Japan}} (#93) - The best Ryu player in Japan. Placed 2nd at {{Trn|Karisuma Tokaigi Qualifiers}}, 5th at {{Trn|Sumabato 27}}, 9th at {{Trn|Umebura 33}}, 13th at {{Trn|Umebura Japan Major 2017}}, and 25th at {{Trn|2GGC: SCR Saga}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Ally}}, {{Sm|Larry Lurr}}, and {{Sm|Ranai}}.
*{{Sm|Darkshad|USA}} (#41) - Currently the best Ryu player in the world. Ranked 45th on the [[Panda Global Rankings|Panda Global Rankings v5]]. He placed 7th at [[WTFox 2]], [[Endgame]], and [[GameTyrant Expo 2017]], and 9th at [[UGC Smash Open]]. He has wins over {{Sm|MkLeo}}, {{Sm|Abadango}}, {{Sm|Larry Lurr}}, {{Sm|Nairo}}, {{Sm|Tweek}}, {{Sm|Locus}}, and {{Sm|ZeRo}}.
*{{Sm|Locus|Canada}} (#40) - One of the best Ryu players in the world. Placed 7th at {{Trn|2GGC: Civil War}}, {{Trn|DreamHack Austin 2017}}, and {{Trn|2GGC: Greninja Saga}}, as well as 9th at both {{Trn|2GGT: ZeRo Saga}} and {{Trn|Get On My Level 2018}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Nairo}}, {{Sm|Ally}}, and {{Sm|Tweek}}.
*{{Sm|Deezus|USA}} - Formerly ranked 2nd on [[Oklahoma_Power_Rankings|Oklahoma Smash 4 Power Rankings]] before retiring.
*{{Sm|PiXL|USA}} - Placed 3rd at {{Trn|Salt Lake Gaming Con }}, 5th at {{Trn|Rise 2017}}, 13th at {{Trn|2GGC: SCR Saga}}, 17th at {{Trn|GameTyrant Expo 2017}}, and 25th at {{Trn|SwitchFest}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Cosmos}}, {{Sm|Ned}}, and {{Sm|falln}}.
*{{Sm|Diablo|USA}} - Known for his doubles prowess, teaming with {{Sm|BestNess}}. Placed 33rd at {{Trn|2GG: Hyrule Saga}} with a win on {{Sm|komorikiri}}, and 17th at [[EVO 2018]] with wins on {{Sm|Larry Lurr}} and {{Sm|kameme}}.
*{{Sm|takera|Japan}} - One of the best Ryu players in Japan. Placed 5th at {{Trn|Umebura 27}}, 7th at {{Trn|Umebura Japan Major 2017}}, 9th at {{Trn|Umebura T.A.T.}}, and 17th at both {{Trn|Umebura 30}} and {{Trn|EVO 2018}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|MkLeo}}, {{Sm|Abadango}}, and {{Sm|KEN}}.
*{{Sm|DJ Jack|USA}} - Ranked 4th on the [[South Florida Smash 4 Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|THUNDER|Canada}} - One of the best Ryu players in Canada. Placed 9th at {{Trn|The Big House 8}}, 13th at both {{Trn|Get On My Level 2017}} and {{Trn|EGLX 2018}}, 17th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2017}}, and 25th at {{Trn|Get On My Level 2018}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Tweek}}, {{Sm|Mistake}}, and {{Sm|Larry Lurr}}. Ranked 7th on the [[Smash Canada Rankings]].
*{{Sm|False|USA}} - Placed 9th at [[EVO 2017]].
*{{Sm|Trela|USA}} (#65) - The best Ryu player in the world for the first 2 years of the game's active lifespan. Placed 1st at {{Trn|2GGT: Fresh Saga}}, 4th at {{Trn|Clutch City Clash 2}}, 9th at both {{Trn|The Big House 5}} and {{Trn|EVO 2016}}, and 17th at {{Trn|2GGC: Civil War}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|ZeRo}}, {{Sm|MkLeo}}, and {{Sm|VoiD}}. Formerly ranked as high as 1st on the [[Texas Power Rankings]].  
*{{Sm|Gen|USA}} - The best Ryu in Tristate. Placed 17th at [[2GGC: SCR Saga]], Has wins over {{Sm|Locus}}, {{Sm|Aarvark}}, {{Sm|Vinnie}}, and {{Sm|Mr E}}.
*{{Sm|Venom|Canada}} - One of the best Ryu players in Canada. Placed 5th at {{Trn|Canada Cup 2017}}, 7th at {{Trn|DreamHack Montreal 2017}}, 17th at both {{Trn|Get On My Level 2016}} and {{Trn|2GGC: SCR Saga}}, and 25th at {{Trn|Shine 2017}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|MkLeo}}, {{Sm|Ally}}, and {{Sm|Mr.R}}.
*{{Sm|Ki|USA}} - The best Ryu player in [[Southern California]]. Placed 65th at [[EVO 2017]] and is ranked 20th on the [[SoCal Smash 4 Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Kuwa|Japan}} (#93) - The best Japanese Ryu player of all time. Placed 2nd at {{Trn|Karisuma Tokaigi Qualifiers}}, 5th at {{Trn|Sumabato 27}}, 25th at {{Trn|2GGC: SCR Saga}}, and 13th at {{Trn|Umebura Japan Major 2017}}. Kuwa has defeated Ally, {{Sm|Larry Lurr}}, {{Sm|Ranai}}, {{Sm|Earth}}, and {{Sm|9B}}.
*{{Sm|Locus|Canada}} (#40) - The best Ryu main of all time. Ranked 49th on the [[Panda Global Rankings|Panda Global Rankings v5]], 2nd on the [[British Columbia Smash 4 Power Rankings]]. Placed 7th at [[2GGC: Civil War]] and 9th at [[2GGT: ZeRo Saga]]. Has wins over {{Sm|Nairo}}, {{Sm|Ally}}, {{Sm|Mr.R}}, and {{Sm|Tweek}}.
*{{Sm|NCJacobT|USA}} - Previously ranked 20th on the [[SoCal Smash 4 Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Okoru|USA}} - Has wins over {{Sm|Dabuz}} and {{Sm|Ryuga}}.
*{{Sm|Patrino|Netherlands}} - Ranked 9th on the [[Dutch Power Rankings]]
*{{Sm|PiXL|USA}} - Ranked 2nd on Utah Smash 4 Power Rankings. The highest placing Ryu at [[2GGC: SCR Saga]], placing 13th.
*{{Sm|Ragna|Canada}} - Ranked 2nd on [[Manitoba Power Rankings]]. Known for strong losers' runs after getting sent out of the winners' bracket early on. Placed 33rd at [[2GGT: ZeRo Saga]].
*{{Sm|Sandstorm|USA}} - Ranked 10th in Pennsylvania. Placed 13th at {{Trn|Royal Flush}} notably eliminating {{Sm|CaptainZack}} 3-0 in the process.
*{{Sm|Shel|USA}} - Placed 7th at [[Smash 'N' Splash 2]] and 17th at [[Smash 'N' Splash 3]]. Formerly ranked 9th on the [[Chicago Power Rankings]].  
*{{Sm|takera|Japan}} - One of the best Ryu players in Japan, alongside Kuwa. Placed 7th at [[Umebura Japan Major 2017]] and 5th at [[Umebura 27]]. Has wins over {{Sm|MkLeo}}, {{Sm|Abadango}}, {{Sm|KEN}}, and {{Sm|Nietono}}.
*{{Sm|Thunder|Canada}} - Ranked 4th on the [[Ontario Power Rankings]]. Has wins on {{Sm|Tweek}}, {{Sm|Mistake}}, {{Sm|DKwill}}, {{Sm|Larry Lurr}}, and {{Sm|Nero}}.
*{{Sm|Toffee|USA}} - Ranked 2nd on the [[Kansas Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Trela|USA}} (#65) - The best Ryu player in the world prior to his temporary retirement. Ranked 1st on the [[Texas Power Rankings]]. He placed 1st at [[2GGT: Fresh Saga]], 9th at [[EVO 2016]] and [[The Big House 5]] and 17th at [[GENESIS 3]] and 2GGC: Civil War.
*{{Sm|Tsu|Japan}} - Also one of the best Ryu players in Japan. Has wins over {{Sm|kameme}}, Earth, {{Sm|T}}, and takera.
*{{Sm|Venom|Canada}} - Ranked 4th on the [[Montreal Smash 4 Power Rankings]]. Has taken sets off of {{Sm|Ally}} and {{Sm|MkLeo}}.
*{{Sm|WiiASE|Norway}} - Placed 7th at {{Trn|Eclipse 2}}, 9th at {{Trn|Syndicate 2017}}, and 25th at {{Trn|BEAST 7}} and {{Trn|Valhalla}}. He has defeated players such as {{Sm|Ramses}}, {{Sm|Badr}}, and {{Sm|SS}}.


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