20 Most Influential Men’s Table Tennis Players of 2024
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Meet the world’s most dominant men in table tennis. These champions entertained millions with their skills at World Table Tennis tournaments, the Olympics and other major competitions across the globe in 2024. These are the men behind the most exciting matches and highlight reels on the web.
Read on to learn about these amazing athletes, and maybe just maybe, get your hands on their equipment too!
Ma Long- Captain of the Chinese National Team. Often referred to as “The Dragon” or the “Dictator.” The greatest and most decorated player of all time. Known for having a perfect forehand loop and for an uncanny ability to control opponents with his in-game IQ. Major achievements include winning two Olympic gold medals (2016 and 2020), five World Championship titles, and numerous World Cup victories. He held the world number 1 rank for nearly a decade, which is the longest time in history.
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Wang Chuqin - Chinese National Team player and current world number one. Left-handed power looper. Textbook technique on both forehand and backhand, perfect footwork, and a unique serve that proves difficult for opponents to adjust to. Major achievements include winning the 2022 World Cup, the 2021 World Table Tennis Championships, and multiple titles in the ITTF World Tour. Wang is considered one of China's top rising stars in the sport.
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Lin Shidong - Rising Star of the Chinese National Team. Jokingly called the little Fan Zhendong for his uncanny resemblance. Known for extreme consistency in every shot and has the most powerful backhand loop in the world. His timing is extremely accurate and allows him to blast the ball like a cannon
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Fan Zhendong - A top Chinese National Team player known for an explosive backhand and insane consistency and speed from both sides. He plays with a short and fast stroke and rarely ever misses the ball. Major achievements include multiple World Championship titles, the 2019 World Cup, and consistent dominance in the ITTF World Tour. Fan held the World No. 1 ranking for several years straight
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Timo Boll - A German table tennis legend. He is one of the most successful players against the Chinese National team and is considered one of the greatest table tennis players of all time. Plays heavy, high arcing topspin from both sides and has incredible feeling for the ball. Timo is known for high game IQ and making the impossible shots a reality. Major achievements include multiple European Championship titles, winning the World Cup in 2002, and reaching the top 10 in the World Rankings for over a decade
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Tomokazu Harimoto - “The Japanese wonderkid” is what they called him when he defeated the entire Chinese National Team at the 2018 Japan Open. He was only 14 years old at the time. Since, he has battled maturation and has recently made it back up to the top world ranks. Major achievements include winning the 2018 World Tour Grand Finals, a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and multiple World Cup titles
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Truls Moregard - Top player from the Swedish national team and an aggressive attacker. A Strong forehand and unique tactics that shake opponents. Uses a geometric Cybershape paddle as opposed to the conventional oval shaped blade. Major achievements include winning the 2021 World Table Tennis Championships men's singles title, multiple European Championship medals, and second at the 2024 Paris Olympics
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Darko Jorgic - A player coming from Slovenia, he has won 3 European Championships and has defeated top players in the world circuit. Darko is known for having a “naturally” gifted and versatile backhand. He is a level-headed player that always keeps his cool. You will often see him 2 games down and reverse sweeping his opponents to win matches
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Dimitrij Ovtcharov - Also known as “Dima.” He is one of the top German table tennis players and considered a table tennis legend. Known for his powerful backhand and aggressive style. Notable achievements include winning the 2017 World Cup, earning an Olympic silver medal in 2012, and multiple European Championship titles.
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Felix Lebrun - Félix Lebrun is a rising French table tennis star known for his dynamic play and exceptional technique. One of the only Penholders to maintain a top world rank today. Specializing in fast, aggressive rallies, he has quickly gained recognition in the international scene. Notable achievements include winning the 2022 European Under-21 Championship and a strong performance at the 2023 World Table Tennis Championships. Lebrun is considered one of the top young talents in the sport.
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Liang Jingkun - A Chinese table tennis player known for his strong and consistent all-around game. He is particularly skilled in both offensive and defensive play, with an impressive backhand. Major achievements include winning the 2019 China Open, a silver medal in the 2018 World Team Championships, and several titles in the ITTF World Tour. Liang is regarded as one of China's top players in recent years.
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Patrick Franziska - A German table tennis player known for his versatile and aggressive playing style. A gentle giant with strong technical skills and fast footwork. Major achievements include winning multiple European Championship medals, reaching the quarterfinals at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, and securing numerous ITTF World Tour titles. Franziska is a key figure in Germany's table tennis team.
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Alexis Lebrun - A French table tennis player known for his fast and dynamic playing style. He is recognized for his powerful forehand and impressive technical skills. Key achievements include winning the 2021 European Under-21 Championship and a strong showing at the 2023 World Table Tennis Championships
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Simon Gauzy - French table tennis player known for his versatile and tactical style, combining aggressive attacks with strong defensive skills. He has a particularly sharp backhand and quick footwork. Major achievements include multiple European Championship medals and strong performances in the World Cup and World Championships. He is known as a showman for pulling off incredible 1 in a million shots
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Lin Jun Yu - A Taiwanese table tennis player known for his fast, dynamic playing style and exceptional skill in both attack and defense. He is particularly recognized for his strong backhand and quick reflexes. Major achievements include winning the 2020 World Cup and a silver medal at the 2021 World Table Tennis Championships and for a time putting tremendous pressure on the Chinese National Team. Considered one of the top rising stars in international table tennis
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Hugo Calderano - The “Thrill from Brazil.” Known for his powerful attacking style and exceptional spin. A strong forehand loop and impressive agility. Major achievements include winning multiple Pan American Championship titles, a bronze medal at the 2021 World Table Tennis Championships, and consistent top performances in the ITTF World Tour
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Anton Kallberg - a Swedish table tennis player known for his solid all-around game and consistency. With strong technical skills and a reliable backhand, he has achieved notable success in international competitions. Major accomplishments include winning multiple European Championship medals and contributing to Sweden's success in team events
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Togami Shunsuke - A Japanese table tennis player known for his strong technical skills and solid all-around play. He is recognized for his quick reflexes and consistent performance in international competitions. While still emerging on the world stage, Togami has earned attention for his performances in domestic events and youth competitions
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Lim Jonghoon- A South Korean table tennis player known for his aggressive play and powerful forehand. He has gained recognition for his strong performances in international competitions, including the ITTF World Tour and Asian Championships. Lim is considered one of South Korea's top players, consistently competing at a high level and making significant contributions to his country's table tennis success
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Anders Lind- Playing for Denmark he is known for his technical skill and versatility. He has been recognized for his strong performances in both national and international competitions, particularly in the ITTF World Tour and European events
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