The Top 10 Greatest Call of Duty Players of All Time

By Oliver Wiener July 20, 2024 07:56

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Call of Duty has been among the biggest names in first-person shooter (FPS) gaming and esports for more than a decade. The game's competitive scene includes some of the most talented, successful, and influential players in esports history. Identifying the best Call of Duty players is a complex endeavor, as it involves taking into account tournament victories combined with championships adorned by individual accolades in conjunction with years served and relative influence on their gameplay at large.

Here, we're going to talk about the top 10 best Call of Duty players in detail. We will look at their competitive pedigree, personal statistics, and wider influence on the scene to help determine who is indubitably among the greatest players in this game's history.

10: JKap

Jordan "Jkap" Kaplan is a Call of Duty esports mainstay, having competed practically forever at the professional level. Jkap has ten career tournament wins on his resume, along with two Call of Duty Championship titles, and he is a player who demonstrates longevity it its purest form. Jkap draws his competitive experience from six different Call of Duty games, making him one of the adaptable talents still playing today.

Jkap may not have the pure dominance of some players further up in this list, but his unending presence at an elite level in Call of Duty means he deserves a Top 10 spot.

9: aBeZy

As a member of the newest wave of Call of Duty superstars, aBeZy has quickly proven himself among the most talented and successful players of the modern-era. Despite his short time at the top, aBeZy has already won nine major tournaments, two Call of Duty Championship titles, and one MVP award.

aBeZy is known for his hyper-quick reaction times and aggressive playstyle. He established himself as an elite at a young age following his arrival on the pro scene in Black Ops 4. His ability to perform on Modern Warfare, Cold War, and even return from retirement for MW 2 really solidifies him as a generational talent.

8: Simp

Another bright star on the Call of Duty esports horizon is "Simp" Chris Lehr, aBeZy's long-time teammate and fellow Tiny Terrors member. Similarly talented and even vying for the title of most skilled player in today's competitive landscape. Simp has three MMVP awards and is deservedly held up as one of his peers.

7: Octane

Sam "Octane" Larew, who is currently retired, was one of the more accomplished players in Call of Duty. One COD World Champion, ten major tournament victories, and four MVPs later, it is blatantly obvious how much of an incredibly skilled and and talented player Octane is.

6: ACHES

Few have been a bigger pain to deal with over time than ACHES (Patrick Price). With 16 career tournament wins, including two Call of Duty Championship titles, ACHES has proven his staying power and success despite an ever-changing competitive landscape.

This success has carried over to four different Call of Duty titles, illustrating his versatility and game knowledge. Both in-game as a player and utilizing his voice outside of the game, ACHES has made an enormous impact on one of the biggest competitive scenes by far through Call of Duty.

5: Clayster

"Clayster" James Eubanks Clayster is a living legend of the Call of Duty esports scene, competing for years and still clutching points. Clayster has 19 tournament wins, three Call of Duty Championship titles, and an MVP award-accolades that reflect a rare combo/blend of talent, adaptability, and experience.

This becomes even more impressive when you consider that Clayster has won championships on six different Call of Duty, showcasing his ability to adapt and be successful in one game and an assortment of others. Clayster, the oldest currently competing player in Call of Duty esports, has spoken about staying near the top since he made his debut, and it shows how much he loves to compete when we see him still slaying out at a professional level.

4: FormaL

FormaL, Matthew Piper, is commonly considered one of the greatest assault rifle (AR) players in Call of Duty history. FormaL has 23 major tournament victories, a Call of Duty Championship run, and four MVP awards on his resume to salvage himself as one of the best players in CoD history.

He is remembered for having put on one of the most dominant individual shows in Call of Duty history as a personnel member with the OpTic Gaming roster when they took home Champs 2017, and he won MVP at Champs, running a 1.44 KD!

3: Karma

Karma (Damon Barlow) is hands down the best Call of Duty player in Canada and one of the greats in competitive, too. Karma's resume is unmatched, with 24 major tournament titles, three Call of Duty Championship wins, and three MVP awards.

Karma's championship expresses his success in six different Call of Duty games and how he has successfully made a case for being one of the best players until today. Not to mention, his precedence in winning the first two Call of Duty Championships from 2013 and 2014, including the Champs title with the iconic OpTic Gaming roster, all but solidifies his status as a legend.

2: Scump

Seth Abner-better is known to most as Scump, a perennial icon of the Call of Duty esports community who has had an incredible career spanning over ten years.

Scump may only have one COD Champs title to his name and an official MVP award in the same event but what cannot be disputed is his influence over both Call of Duty as a game and the franchise.Scump's versatility as the only player to succeed in over seven Call of Duty titles and ten games is an impressive accomplishment that few others can claim. His temporary departure is a big loss for the Call of Duty esports scene, but his reputation as arguably one of all-time greats can never be taken away from him.

1: Crimsix

Crimsix -Ian Porter has the highest number of tournament wins (37), three Call of Duty Championship victories, and two MVP accolades.

In a way, this is nothing new for Crimsix as he has been successful in eight distinct Call of Duty titles, highlighting his unparalleled adaptability and prowess in the game. His skill, leadership, and in-game IQ enabled him to win championships with multiple teams. Through Crimsix's personality and unquestioned success, he has etched his name into the echelon of Call of Duty esports greats. There is no debate about who deserves to be called the GOAT.

These ten players reach the competitive mountaintop, representing some of Call of Duty's best. From the veteran legends Crimsix and Karma to the rising stars aBeZy, Simp, and more, these players made their mark on Call of Duty esports, inspiring generations. The game's evolution and competitive ecosystem will no doubt bear witness to these players who have already etched their names across esports history books.

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