[Top 8] Tekken 7 Best Akuma Players In The World Right Now

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Updated:
23 Dec 2021

    

 [Top 8] Tekken 7 Best Akuma Players In The World Right Now

Akuma is one of the most powerful characters in all of Tekken. Yet due to his very high difficulty and unique playstyle, only a very few people can play him at such a high level. And today we will compare the best Akuma players this year, in this TOP 8 best Akuma players 2021.

 

8. El Papi Big Bird   


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(El Papi Big Bird focusing on his tournament match) 
 

El Papi is an American Akuma player who only recently has gained international attention. While he may have not won any major tournaments yet, he was able to make it to the top 25 in the recent CEO tournament. A tournament that had over 60 players !!

Major Tournament Achievements:

  • 25th CEO 2021 
  • 3rd Block party 2021
  • 4th SPACE CITY BEATDOWN 2021 (320 $)

El Papi Big bird Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElPapiBigBird?s=20

 

7.Chikurin 

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(Chikurin just winning a tournament match)

Chikurin is one of the more well-known players on this list due to his history of facing and beating legends like Nobi and JDCR. While he is more well known for his geese, this Japanese player can also play a very strong Akuma when needed. And if he does then better prepare to see some insane plays and comebacks by him. 

Major Tournament Achievements:

  • 5th    Topanga League x Tekken 7 - Season 3 (458$)
  • 2nd     EVO 2021 Online - Asia East (1,350 $)
  • 1st Topanga League x Tekken 7 - Season 4 (9,081 $ )

Chikurin’s Twitter:  https://twitter.com/chikurintut?s=20

 

6. Devilnin

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(Devilnin focusing on his match)
 

Devulnin is an Italian Akuma player. While he didn’t do well in previous tournaments the last couple of years. He was able to make a name for himself winning multiple tournaments and even facing other European giants like K-wiss and Super Akoma.

  • Major Tournament Achievements:
  • 4th     ICFC Europe Season 3 #2 ( 20$)
  • 3rd ICFC Europe Season 1 #3 (80$) 
  • ICFC Europe Season 3 #1 (146 $)

Devilnin’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/devilnintekken?s=20

 

5. Caiper 

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(Caiper playing at the ADFT VIII tournament)
 

Caiper is a Spanish player who throughout the years made a reputation of himself as being one of the best European Tekken players in the world. Not only that but thanks to his Akuma he was able to become one of the top 10 players in the world right now.

Major Tournament Achievements:

  • 1st Logitech G Cup 2020 (2,547 $)
  • 3rd Ultimate Fighting Arena 2019 (768$)
  • 6th WUFL Season 1 2021 (3,500$)

Caiper’s Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CaiperMG?s=20

 

4. Bilal 

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(Bilal huginng a fellow player)

 

Similar to Arslan ash, Bilal took the Tekken tournament scene by storm. Using his terrifying Akuma, Bilal was able to win tournaments and defeat Tekken giants like Ak and Channel.

Major Tournament Achievements:

  • 2nd     Tekken Online Challenge 2021: South Asia Online Masters (400$)
  • 3rd    Penang Esports Festival 2019 (239$)
  • Tekken World Tour Finals 2019 LCQ

Bilal’s Twitter:  https://twitter.com/TKBILAL_?s=20

 

3. Farzeen

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(Farzeen talking to his fellow fate teammate) 
 

If Gen is the young prodigy of japan, Farzeen is the young prodigy of Pakistan. While he may not have as much experience as other players on this list, his Akuma has surprised the whole Tekken community and allowed him to place high in tournaments with players like Arslan ash and K-wiss.

Major Tournament Achievements:

  • 7th-8th CEO 2021 (T7)     ($92.80)
  • 17th-24th Takra Cup 2019 ($13.00)

Farzeen’s Twitter:   https://twitter.com/Farzeen00?s=20

 

2. Super Akouma

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(Super Akouma doing a badass pose beside his main, Akuma)

 

The french man who showed the world how powerful Akuma is. From his name alone you can tell that he is an Akuma main. Not only is he one of the best European players in the world but he is also one of the best players in the world-beating people like Gen.

 Major Tournament Achievements: 

  • 1st    Tekken Online Challenge 2021: West Europe Online Masters ($1,000)
  • EVO 2021 Online - Europe West ($2,000)
  • 3 - 4th    Red Bull Kumite 2021 - Las Vegas (1,750 $) 

Super Akouma’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperAkouma?s=20

 

1. Awais Honey 

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(Awais honey smiling after winning his first international tournament) 
 

While Super Akouma showed how to properly play Akuma, Awais Honey showed the world how to dominate with him. His Akuma is so powerful he was able to beat knee and channel only with one year of Tekken professional play under his belt.

  • Major Tournament Achievements: 
  • 1st FV Cup 2019 (500$ )
  • 1st ROXnRoll Dubai 2019 (2,500 $)
  • 2nd WUFL Season 1 2021 (10,000$)

Awais Honey Twitter: https://twitter.com/awaishoney94?s=20

 

Conclusion

While Akuma is a very powerful character, his extremely high execution makes most pro players avoid using him due to the risk of dropping combos and losing rounds.

But even though they are very few, the masters of Akuma have shown the world how terrifying and powerful Akuma can be in their hands.

 

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