Rainbow Six Siege is a dramatically popular game where the esports industry is concerned. In this article, we’re taking a look at the best R6 players in the pro scene.
The game was released in 2015 to a dramatically positive reception and has been soaring ever since – and these days, it’s growing at an alarming rate. It continues to surprise fans the world over with each year it remains at the top of the charts, and it still boasts millions of players worldwide.
It’s a complicated and diverse ecosystem that’s broken down into tiers on a global scale. There are thousands of Rainbow Six Siege players, but who amongst them can be considered the best? For some, it’s a subjective debate, but for others, it all comes down to KD, Ratings and trophies. We’ve considered all that when it comes to listing the best R6 players in the world.
Who is the best R6 player? Is Spoit the best R6 player? Let’s find out.
Top 10 Best Rainbow Six Siege Players in 2025
It takes a lot to be considered the best at something, and those who have made our list of the best R6 players are no exception to that rule. They’re either the most talented and dominant players in the game right now or have been in the past. Each of them has either won major championships or can win them soon – and probably will. Master tacticians, immense gunfighters, and they’re all at the top of their game right now.
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- Shaun “Gunnar” Pottorff
- Gustavo “HerdsZ” Herdina
- Diego “Kheyze” Zanello
- Stéphane ‘Shaiiko’ Lebleu
- Karl “Alem4o” Zarth
- Benjamin “Benjamaster” Dereli
- Troy ‘Canadian’ Jaroslawski
- Gabriel “Maia” Maia
- Luccas “Paluh” Molina
- Wu “Reeps96” Weichen
10. Reeps96

Wu “Reeps96” Weichen is a rising star in the R6 Esports scene, competing for Bleed Esports. Over the past two events, he has consistently demonstrated his ability to clutch rounds and outplay opponents in high-pressure situations. During the Manchester Major he consistently held a rating over 1.3 even when defeated, and is by far the strongest performing player on the team.
Unearned accolades do not do justice to how talented Reeps is. That SI24 Rookie Award is only the beginning to his journey, and if he’s lucky enough to have better teammates around him or move to a stronger organization he will surely rise up this rankings.
9. Paluh

Luccas “Paluh” Molina is a legendary figure in Rainbow Six Siege esports, representing Team Liquid. Known for his incredible accuracy and game sense, Paluh has been a consistent top performer in the scene, and currently holds the highest average KD and rating of 1.21 averaged across all his matches. His contributions are not just stats padding either, as he led Team Liquid to numerous victories and high placements in major tournaments.
8. Maia

Gabriel “Maia” Maia is emerging as a game changer for Team Liquid in 2024. Similar to Reeps in the lack of accolades earned, Maia is the “next generation” of player that is yet to earn their stripes but holds so much promise in terms of performance and skill. He holds similar KD and Rating to most top R6 players. With his help, TL will really make a show of it this season.
7. Canadian

Troy ‘Canadian’ Jaroslawski is one of the most storied veterans of the Six Siege scene and easily one of the best R6 players of all time. In 2020, he won the Six Invitational, replicating a result that he secured at the 2017 Six Invitational – but back then, it was a much smaller-form event. He has seen it all and done it all and his earnings have firmly established him as one of the highest-earning Rainbow Six players in history.
Even as one of the oldest competitors in the scene, Canadian has no issues with proving that his fire hasn’t yet gone out.
In 2021, Canadian retired – but then came back to the game mere months later. Then, in 2022, he waltzed to victory with Dark Zero at the Six Charlotte Major, picking up a $200,000 prize and handing Astralis a crushing defeat. Since 2016, Canadian has flown the flag of seven organisations, some of whom make up the biggest names in gaming. Not only that, but he’s an accomplished creator who has racked up more than 70,000 followers on streaming and video platforms.
6. Benjamaster

We have two G2 Esports players back to back in our rankings. First up, Benjamin “Benjamaster” Dereli is a staple on G2s roster ever since he made the move over from Heroic. His ability to adapt and excel makes him a key asset to the team especially given how “green” he is as a player. Next to the #5 player on our list, G2 has a strong core that can go the distance in future matches. Sadly, the R6 Major in Manchester was not a good showcase for the team as a whole.
5. Alem4o

Karl “Alem4o” Zarth is the best player on G2 Esports and arguably one of the best to ever play. He is a former champion (2023), and with a bit of luck he can repeat this feat at least a few more times. The de-facto leader, he is renowned for both skill and in-game intelligence. Even by stats he is among the top 10 with an average rating of 1.14 across all his matches, on top of being the leader for G2 as a roster and the MVP in most of their matches.
4. Shaiiko

Shaiiko is without a doubt one of the best R6 players in the world. He’s a remarkable player with a storied legacy in the game, and following a ban that almost derailed his entire career, he came back stronger than ever before. He boasts insane statistics – such as a headshot percentage of around 64% – and he has seen so much success since making a grand return to Rainbow Six esports.
In the space of just a few months, Shaiiko claimed the top spot at Gamers8, earning a $750,000 prize, and he also flew the BDS banner to win big at the European League 2022 Finals, the Six Jonkoping Major, and at Gamers8 in 2022. He’s one of the most dominant, tactical and talented players to take to the stage during Rainbow Six tournaments, and his in-game abilities are rivalled only by his skills as a content creator. At the time of writing, Shaiiko boasts a following of a quarter of a million users on Twitch.
By numbers, he’s the highest-earning Rainbow Six Siege player of all time.
3. Kheyze

At the top of the R6 ranks, Diego ‘Kheyze’ Zanello is classed as one of the best R6 players for good reason. At just 21 years of age, he stormed to success on the grandest stage of them all – the Six Invitational. He played a pivotal role in w7m Esports having a successful spree between 2023 and 2024, bringing home the top prizes from the BLAST R6 Major in Atlanta, then Copenhagen, and then from the Six Invitational in Brazil in February 2024.
He’s lauded in his home country as one of the top-most players in the space. During the Six Invitational 2024, he was named Tournament MVP (and EVP) but has won MVP and Player of the Year awards in Brazil. To date, Kheyze has made almost half a million dollars through Rainbow Six Siege, making him one of the game’s biggest earners. As he transitions to a role with FURIA Esports in 2024, there’s no telling what’ll come next for the pro player.
2. Herdtz
Gustavo “HerdsZ” Herdina needs no introduction and doesn’t make it to the top only because of a stellar performance in Manchster from our #1 seed. Before the entire roster made the transition to FURIA, HerdsZ earned a grand slam of trophies at Six Invitational 2024, and both the Atlanta and Copenhagen Majors. You can easily switch around both Herdtz and Kheyze or pack the entire roster into our rankings. Our selection is purely based on subjective preference, some stats, and his tournament MVP trophies in both Atlanta and Copenhagen.
1. Gunnar

We have a rocket in our number one spot in Shaun “Gunnar” Pottorff after an insane performance at the BLAST R6 Manchester Major. Beastcoast had an insane run at the event, and came away with the biggest upset of the season yet. In their bracket run they bested Team Liquid, FaZe Clan and Team BDS to earn the trophy and Gunnar earned the MVP in all three of the series on the biggest stage. If we are looking for the best R6 player in the world right now, Gunnar is the one.
Honorable Mentions
Pengu

Niclas ‘Pengu’ Mouritzen might be retired, but his Rainbow Six Siege legacy lives on. He’s a veteran of the Rainbow Six scene with a timeline stretching back to the foundations of the game itself. He’s one of the few players with more than one Six Invitational win in his pocket, having topped the tournament back-to-back in 2018 and 2019. He’s the winningest player in Rainbow Six history, having secured the top prizes at Six Major tournaments, in Pro League seasons, and at other events, such as DreamHack.
He might have stepped back to take on a role as a caster – or a content creator – but it’s a testament to his willingness to remain a key part of the ecosystem. He won countless MVP and EVP awards as a pro R6 player, and now he’s winning awards as a caster – almost no other competitor in the space can say they’ve done that. In his time as a pro competitor, Pengu has won almost $400,000 in prize money and racked up a collective following of more than 1.5 million people across Twitch and YouTube.
Without a doubt, Pengu was the all-round best Rainbow Six Siege player in the world… ever.
Elemzje

Bryan ‘Elemzje’ Tebessi is a French player, a legend of Rainbow Six esports, and one of the best competitors in the business. His legacy stretches back to 2015, with his record stating that he became a Rainbow Six Siege pro player just one week after the game was even released. Since then, he has been working hard on honing his skills in and out of the game, and he has become one of the highest-earning competitors of all time – in Rainbow Six esports, at least.
With half a million dollars in earnings, Elemzje has flown the banner of some immense organisations in esports. Despite never winning any major awards, Elemzje has lifted some of the most prestigious trophies in the game, and in the last year alone, he has won:
- Gamers8 2023 ($750,000)
- European League 2022 Finals ($50,000)
- Six Jonkoping Major ($200,000)
- Gamers8 2022 ($400,000)
He’s yet to win the Six Invitational, which is considered the top tournament in the scene, but he has had T4 finishes, so it could only be a matter of time.
Julio
Julio ‘Julio’ Giacomelli is one of the most gifted Rainbow Six Siege players, and since early 2023, he has taken a step back from competing and is now in a coaching role. That hasn’t slowed down his in-game abilities, though – he’s still a demon. In his time, Julio became best known for his Six Invitational appearances – he has played more matches in the Six Invitational circuit than any other Rainbow Six competitor in the world. To date, he’s earned $486,000 through Rainbow Six Siege.
With a win at the Six Invitational in 2021 and second-place finishes at both the Six Invitational 2023 and 2020, Julio has what it takes to be considered one of the best R6 players ever. Some of his biggest losses were secured by mere single-digit points, which means he was a hair away from becoming classed as the best Rainbow Six Siege player of all time. He has almost a decade of experience in the game and will now coach the future champions of Rainbow Six.
Kantoraketti

Juhani ‘Kantoraketti’ Toivonen boasts a remarkable record – he’s the youngest player in Rainbow Six esports history to win a prestigious Major. He’s one of the most talented Rainbow Six Siege players in the world, and that’s a fact that is put forward without any shadow of a doubt. He’s one of the highest-earning players in the business, and at just twenty-five years of age, he has a bright future ahead of him.
Since 2017, Kantoraketti has played for ENCE, G2, and Rogue, and he’s won events while flying all those banners. Most recently, he claimed a huge win at the Six Berlin Major, beating FaZe Clan while playing with Rogue. Back in 2019, Kantoraketti established his legacy as one of the best Rainbow Six Siege players on Earth by pulling off a massive win at the Six Invitational, beating Team Empire 3 – 0 in the Grand Finals.
If you’re any kind of a fan of Rainbow Six betting, you’ll know his name and you’ll be aware of his capabilities.
Achieved

Matthew ‘Achieved’ Solomon is one of the sharpest North American competitors in the Rainbow Six esports space. He’s a super-talented player with some serious accolades to his name, including MVP and EVP awards, a Player of the Year award, and placement on Team of the Week lists. Sadly, his career came to an end in July 2023 when he announced his retirement at just twenty-five years of age, following a prestigious cycle lasting six years.
He’s racked up almost $400,000 in his time and lifted some of the most important trophies in the business. In 2022, he claimed the top spot at the Six Invitational with TSM and the year before that, he finished in 4th place – and the year before that, 3rd place. He has won Six Major tournaments, Pro Leagues, and has shown the world that he’s a lasting talent with a powerful legacy. On Twitch, Achieved boasts more than 100,000 followers, and now that he’s retired from actively competing, it’s assumed that’s what he’ll pursue.
Fabian

Fabian ‘Fabian’ Hallsten is a legendary superstar competitor who has hung up the keyboard and mouse to assume the role of coach for G2 Esports. He proved to be an effective coach in February 2023 when the organisation coasted to victory at the Six Invitational, of course.
During his seven-year career, Fabian has flown the banners of some of the best Rainbow Six Siege teams in the business. He’s a lethal tactician with plenty of accolades under his belt, including two Six Invitational wins back-to-back – just like Pengu – and a string of victories that span DreamHack, Six Majors, and the Pro League. He has racked up around $350,000 in winnings as a competitor, and he’s still connected to the very heart of the business as a coach and creator.
On Twitch, he boasts an impressive 100,000 followers.
Do You Agree With Our List?
That’s our complete list of the best R6 players in the world – do you agree with our ranking? There are thousands of players out there and only a few could make the cut, but we’re sure that these players truly represent the best of the best in the business right now. Of course, there are more championship victories to be secured and more matches to dominate, so rest assured that this list will change in the future as the scene ebbs and flows.
Let us know in the comments if another player should make an appearance on this list.