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Tekken as a video game franchise has always been deeply rooted in esports and it is only getting bigger. The 2022 Tekken World Tour that was held in February 2023 was the most popular event in the franchise’s history with over 870,000 hours of watch time. The satisfaction that fighting games offer as you get better at them is unparalleled. If you too are a fan of Tekken and want to master the game, here are our recommendations for the top Jin Kazama players in Tekken 7.
Knee
Jae-Min "Knee" Bae is a South Korean player who is a three-time EVO champion and is still going strong at the age of 37. He is considered by many to be the greatest Tekken player of all time because of how long he has been playing the game at the highest level. He has mastered almost every character in the franchise and is a fantastic Jin player even at the highest levels of competitive esports.
Book
Nopparut "Book" Hempamorn is a Thai fighting games player who has competed in Tekken, Street Fighter, and Guilty Gear. He has been playing competitively since 2014 and became an EVO champion in 2020. His biggest feat has to be defeating Tekken legend Knee in a lower-bracket sweep which no one expected.
CherryBerryMango
Jae-hyun "CherryBerryMango" Kim is a professional Tekken player from South Korea. The 29-year-old has competed in national and international events for Fursan Esports, Illusion Esports, and Afreeca Freecs. He has various combo guides for Jin in both Korean and English that you can use to master the game.
Devilster
Devilster is a Jin main from Pakistan who has mastered the art of the Rage Drive and develops strategies to counter some of the strongest moves in the game. He has over 8 years of experience playing Tekken 7 and his YouTube channel can be highly educational.
Runitblack
Averiey “Runitblack” Cobb-Entin is a prolific Tekken player who has competed in events across the United States. While he has a track record for childish behavior and has his fair share of rage moments, people cannot deny that he is skilled at what he does. He has won multiple events in the United States and has mastered Jin at the highest levels.
To know more about Jin, check out our comprehensive Jin Kazama bio. To find out if the next Tekken game will come to Xbox and PlayStation, check out our Tekken 8 coverage.
