10 Best Rainbow Six Siege players

Rainbow Six Siege is very different from your average tactical close-quarter combat game. While the mechanics are similar to any other tactical game, things are vastly different here. Players can destroy a majority of items to create an advantage for them in the game.

The game is genre-defining and requires a lot of other skills than just aiming and shooting. Over time, many players have mastered the game, forming a great gameplay sense and are presently dominating the R6 esports scene.

Here are some of the best Rainbow Six Siege players who have made their name through their skills in Rainbow Six Siege:

10. Achieved

A retired veteran, Matthew “Achieved” Solomon was considered one of the most talented and consistent players in Rainbow Six Siege. His early retirement did come as a shock to fans as he was one of the key players in TSM. However, he managed to secure a world championship during his run. During 2020-2022, he also received multiple including the Tournament MVP at Six Invitational 2022.

9. Virtue

Jake “Virtue” Grannan started his Rainbow Six journey in 2018, however, he only became popular in recent years. His run with G2 Esports also helped him achieve the Six Invitational 2023 by defeating w7m in a dominating victory.

8. Geometrics

Emilio “Geometrics” Leynez boasts a great portfolio of playing with some of the most popular teams. He is currently playing as a support for Soniqs. Prior to this, he was playing in TSM with likes of Achieved and secured the Six Invitational 2022. His latest achievement includes first place at the North America League Stage 1 for Blast R6 Major.

7. Herdsz

While Gustavo “HerdsZ” Herdina may not be an OG in the R6 community, he has been climbing up the leaderboard with his impressive performance. His skills were even more visible at the Six Invitational 2024 where he was one of the highest-rated players and went on to secure the Major with his team. After the Major, his entire roster was acquired by FURIA Esports.

6. BriD

Loïc "BriD" Chongthep is one of the best support players in R6 that boasts some of the highest number of clutches and highest HOST ratio compared to many other supports. While no Six Invitational in sight just yet, he has a great track record in other major tournaments.

5. Elemzje

One of the oldest siege players, Bryan “Elemzje” Tebessi, is a legend in the R6 community. He is one of the first players to make a name in R6 esports, despite that, Elemzje has yet to secure a Six Invitational. His skills, however, are highly admired by fans. He is also one of the highest-earning players through R6 tournaments.

4. Pengu

While retired way back in 2021, Niclas “Pengu” Mouritzen is a back-to-back world champion at Six Invitational 2018 and 2019. Along with that, he is also the grand finalist at Raleigh Major. If one looks at his past achievements, one will know why he was a legend in R6. He is currently working as a content creator for PSG Talon.

3. Paluh

Team Liquid’s star player since 2018, Luccas “Paluh” Molina, is one of the youngest and best entry fraggers in R6. Paluh is considered one of the best mechanical plays with a consistent ability to frag. He is also yet to secure a Major, however, his era has just only begun with fans expecting a lot more.

2. Canadian

If you want to talk about achievements, there is none better than Canadian. With two six invitationals under his belt and a huge list of other Major achievements, he is undoubtedly one of the best. Canadian previously retired in 2021 for a short period before joining the competitive scene once again. He is currently the in-game leader for DarkZero Esports.

1. Shaiiko

One of the most dominating players in the Rainbow Six Siege community, Shaiiko, has raked a lot of trophies across several tournaments. Currently playing for Team BDS, he acts as an entry fragger with a long list of achievements. Shaiiko was once banned from ESL events for using macros, however, since his return, he feels even more dominating than before.