Best pickleball player 2025

As of February 2025, here are the top 30 men’s pickleball players based on the latest rankings:

 

 

As of February 2025, here are the top 30 men’s pickleball players, along with their ages and countries of origin:

Rank	Player	Age	Country
1	Federico Staksrud	28	Argentina
2	Collin Johns	31	USA
3	JW Johnson	22	USA
4	Ben Johns	25	USA
5	Dylan Frazier	23	USA
6	Hayden Patriquin	19	USA
7	Dekel Bar	31	Israel
8	Gabriel Tardio	19	Bolivia
9	Tyson McGuffin	35	USA
10	Pablo Tellez	29	Colombia
11	Matt Wright	47	USA
12	Christian Alshon	24	USA
13	John Cincola	44	USA
14	Riley Newman	31	USA
15	James Ignatowich	24	USA
16	Connor Garnett	27	USA
17	Tyler Loong	33	USA
18	Augustus Ge	28	USA
19	Zane Navratil	29	USA
20	Quang Duong	18	USA
21	Jay Devilliers	30	France
22	Julian Arnold	32	USA
23	Hunter Johnson	27	USA
24	Jaume Martinez Vich	26	Spain
25	Jack Foster	25	USA
26	Gabriel Joseph	28	USA
27	Ryler DeHeart	41	USA
28	Eduardo Irizarry	30	Puerto Rico
29	William Sobek	20	USA
30	Roscoe Bellamy	21	USA

 

Ben Johns (USA)

Age: 25

Place of birth: Gaithersburg, Maryland

Bio: Ben Johns is considered the most dominant player in pickleball history. He is the No. 1 ranked player in singles, doubles and mixed doubles and has been for several years, putting in successful performances at many Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) events as well as USA Pickleball events during that span. His strategy, lightning speed and the creativity — nay, audacity — of his shots have distinguished him in the sport.

Federico Staksrud (Argentina) Best pickleball player 2025

Age: 28

Home Town: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Bio: In a very short time, Federico Staksrud climbed the ranks thanks to his strong baseline game and defensive skills. He has been an imposing force in men’s singles, always contending at the highest level and winning major tournaments against top-seeded opponents.

Anna Leigh Waters (USA)

Age: 17

Hometown: Delray Beach, Florida

Bio: Anna Leigh Waters is the top-ranked female pickleball player in the world, and also the youngest. She has been winning major tournaments since age 12 and continues to break records in women’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles.

Tyson McGuffin (USA)

Age: 35

Where If You Saw This Story: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Bio: Tyson McGuffin is a former professional tennis player whose playing style is aggressive and energetic. A longtime fan favorite for his charisma on and off the court, he was one of the world’s top-ranked players for years.

Collin Johns (USA)

Age: 31

Hometown: Laytonsville, Md.

Bio: The other half of what could arguably be the best pro pickleball match ever, Collin Johns is a wrecking ball in men’s doubles. With steady play and an exceptional net game, he often partners up with Ben to create the best doubles team in the sport. He switched from professional tennis to pickleball in 2019 and has been near the top leaderboard ever since.

Dylan Frazier (USA) Best pickleball player 2025

Age: 23

Hometown: Ashland, Missouri

Bio: Dylan Frazier is one of the most steady doubles players in the world and regularly joins JW Johnson on the court. His quick hands and defensive skills make him an imposing force in both men’s and mixed doubles play.

Hayden Patriquin (USA)

Age: 19

Home Town: Newport Beach, California

All you need to know about Hayden Patriquin:Bio:An up-and-coming pickleball phenom, Hayden Patriquin.

Dekel Bar (Israel)

Age: 31

Hometown: Tel Aviv, Israel

Bio: Dekel Bar is an active member of the pickleball community and has one of the most powerful and aggressive generates in the sport. The 6’3″〉well聽height is great to bully at the net in doubles. He has partnered with elite players to win major tournaments.

Gabriel Tardio (Bolivia)

Age: 19

Hometown: Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Bio: Another young talent to watch in the pickleball world. Kornetsky, who plays well from the back of the court and has quick reflexes, has been rising through the ranks and nabbing marquee wins against veteran players.

Tyler Loong (USA)

Age: 33

Hometown: Orem, Utah

Bio: Tyler Loong is a lefty player with great deception with his shots who is able to create angles which will confuse his opponents. He has

Age: 31

Hometown: Tel Aviv, Israel

Bio: Dekel Bar is an active member of the pickleball community and has one of the most powerful and aggressive generates in the sport. The 6’3″〉well聽height is great to bully at the net in doubles. He has partnered with elite players to win major tournaments.

Gabriel Tardio (Bolivia)

Age: 19

Hometown: Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Bio: Another young talent to watch in the pickleball world. Kornetsky, who plays well from the back of the court and has quick reflexes, has been rising through the ranks and nabbing marquee wins against veteran players.

Tyler Loong (USA)

Age: 33

Hometown: Orem, Utah

Bio: Tyler Loong is a lefty player with great deception with his shots who is able to create angles which will confuse his opponents.

Zane Navratil (USA)

Age: 29

Hometown: Racine, Wisconsin

Bio: Zane Navratil is known for his creative serving skills that have inspired countless up-and-coming players. His speed and ability to start at the base and play through the entire match is a hard-fought singles game.

Julian Arnold (USA)

Age: 32

Hometown: San Luis Obispo, Calif.

Bio: Julian Arnold plays with high intensity. His aggressive, fast-paced style has brought him success in both singles and doubles.

Jay Devilliers (France)

Age: 30

Hometown: Dijon, France

Bio: As “The Flying Frenchman,” Jay Devilliers is one of the most well-rounded players on the circuit. In singles and doubles, the athleticism and court coverage give him an advantage as a competitor.