The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Squid Game Characters of All Time

GoatWars fans rank Seong Gi-hun the greatest of all time among Squid Game Characters, with a 71.4% Goatscore.

Chasing the crown: #2 Hwang Jun-ho (65.6%), #3 Cho Sang-woo (56.2%).

This GOAT List is based on 114 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of July 12, 2026.

Squid Game Characters

Dive into the Greatest Squid Game Characters of All Time debate and you're in for a world where every detail matters—seriously, why are we so obsessed? Is it Seong Gi-hun's underdog grit or Oh Il-nam's deceptive frailty that captures hearts? Fans clash over the finest of lines, like which character had the most iconic marbles game face or who really deserved their fate in the deadly tug-of-war. It’s not just a discussion; it's a cultural phenomenon, where every strategy, betrayal, and alliance becomes a legendary moment. It's absurdly specific, incredibly dramatic, and yes, you'll end up taking a side whether you like it or not!

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All Time ranks by all-time win rate across every head-to-head battle. Latest ranks by latest fan sentiment, updated as new battles are voted on.

1. SEONG GI-HUN

71.4% win rate

#1 Greatest Squid Game Characters of All Time

2. HWANG JUN-HO

65.6% win rate

#2 Greatest Squid Game Characters of All Time

3. CHO SANG-WOO

56.2% win rate

#3 Greatest Squid Game Characters of All Time

4. OH IL-NAM

48.1% win rate

#4 Greatest Squid Game Characters of All Time

5. ALI ABDUL

44.8% win rate

#5 Greatest Squid Game Characters of All Time

6. JANG DEOK-SU

41.7% win rate

#6 Greatest Squid Game Characters of All Time

7. HAN MI-NYEO

32.0% win rate

#7 Greatest Squid Game Characters of All Time

8. KANG SAE-BYEOK

25.0% win rate

#8 Greatest Squid Game Characters of All Time

GOAT List FAQs

Who is the greatest of all time among Squid Game Characters?

GoatWars fans rank Seong Gi-hun the greatest of all time among Squid Game Characters, with a 71.4% Goatscore.

How is the GOAT List calculated?

The GOAT List ranks every contender in Squid Game Characters by Goatscore: the percentage of head-to-head GoatWars battles they have won, as voted by fans.

How many votes is this ranking based on?

This GOAT List is based on 114 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of July 12, 2026.