The 10 Best Badminton Doubles Players of All Time

Are you ready to find out who the best badminton doubles players of all time are? This article is just what you need!

Here, we are going to explore some of the most fascinating and greatest players in badminton doubles history, from their achievements to the thrills they can bring to the court.

Whether you are a fan of badminton or just curious to learn more about it, you will surely find something interesting here.

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10 Best Badminton Doubles Players of All Time, at a Glance:

Serial No. and Name	Country
1. Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo – Marcus Fernaldi Gideon	Indonesia
2. Cai Yun – Fu Haifeng	China
3. Hendra Setiawan – Mohammad Ahsan	Indonesia
4. Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Adrianto	Indonesia
5. Hendra Setiawan – Markis Kido	Indonesia
6. Lee Yong Dae – Jung Jae Sung	South Korea
7. Hiroyuki Endo – Yuta Watanabe	Japan
8. Takeshi Kamura – Keigo Sonoda	Japan
9. Koo Kien Keat/Tan Boon Heong	Malaysia
10. Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Adrianto	Indonesia

10 Best Badminton Doubles Players of All Time

Are you a badminton fan who is curious about the best badminton doubles players of all time?

Well, you better be because the 10 players we are about to introduce are the GOATs of the game!

From their stunning backhand punches to their amazing reflexes, these badminton legends will make you wonder why you never picked up a racket in the first place.

So, without further ado, let’s meet the 10 best badminton doubles players of all time!

1. Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo- Marcus Fernaldi Gideon (Indonesia)

Information	Kevin Sanjaya	Marcus Fernaldi
Full Name	Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo	Marcus Fernaldi Gideon
Nick Name	The Minio	Satwik
Date of Birth	2 August 1995	9 March 1991
Current Age	27 years (As of 2022)	31 years (As of 2022)
Gender	Male	Male
Place of Birth	Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia	Jakarta, Indonesia
Zodiac Sign	Leo (The Lion)	Taurus (The Bull)
Residence	Jakarta, Indonesia	Jakarta, Indonesia
Profession	Indonesian Badminton Player	Indonesian badminton player
Religion	N/A	N/A
Nationality	Indonesian	Indonesian
Relationship Status	Unmarried	Married
Wifi/ Girlfriend	Girlfriend: Valencia Herliani Tanoesoedibjo	Wife: Agnes Amelinda
Children	N/A	2
Height	In Meters: 1.70 In Centimeters: 170In Ft: 5 ft 7 inch	In Meters: 1.68 In Centimeters: 168In Ft: 5 ft 6 Inch
Weight	In Kg: 55In Pounds:121 lbs	In kg: 55In Pounds: 121 lbs
Hair Color	Brown	Red Brown
Eye Color	Black	Black
Ethnicity	Chinese Indonesians	Chinese Indonesians
Net Worth	$5 Million	$4-6 Million

Marcus Fernaldi and Kevin Sanjaya have made history as the first Indonesian pair to become world No.1 in badminton. They first teamed up in 2015 and have been making waves ever since.

These two champions have achieved remarkable success in badminton, winning numerous tournaments and championships and inspiring players and fans worldwide.

So if you’re looking for the best badminton doubles players in the world, look no further than Kevin and Marcus!

General Achievements:

• 248 Wins
• Consecutive champions in All England Championships
• Gold Medal from the Asian Games
• Silver Medal from the Asian Championships
• Winner of BWF World Superseries Finals tournament in 2017

Most Attractive Achievements:

• Revolutionized men’s doubles with their unprecedented 7 Superseries titles (in 2017)
• BWF World Tour Titles: 17
• BWF Superseries Titles: 10
• BWF Grand Prix Titles: 2
• Won 8 World Tour Titles (Each Year in 2018 and 2019)
• “Male Player of the Year” by BWF (Twice in 2017 and 2018)

Playing Style:

• Fast and agile

2. Cai Yun- Fu Haifeng (China)

Information	Cai Yun	Fu Haifeng
Full Name	Cai Yun	Fu Haifeng
Nick Name	N/A	N/A
Date of Birth	19 January 1980	23 August 1983
Current Age	42 years (As of 2022)	39 years (As of 2022)
Gender	Male	Male
Place of Birth	Suzhou, Jiangsu, China	Jieyang, Guangdong, China
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn	Capricorn
Residence	Beijing, China	Beijing, China
Profession	professional Badminton Player	Chinese Former Badminton Player
Religion	N/A	N/A
Nationality	Chinese	Danish
Relationship Status	Married	Married
Wifi/ Girlfriend	Wife: Wang Na	N/A
Children	2	3
Height	In Meters: 1.82 In Centimeters: 182 In Ft: 6 ft 0 inch	In Meters: 1.81 In Centimeters: 181In Ft: 5 ft 11 Inch
Weight	In Kg: 65 In Pounds: 143 lbs	In Kg: 70 kg In Pounds: 154 lbs
Hair Color	Light Brown	Black
Eye Color	Brown	Dark Brown
Ethnicity	N/A	Chinese
Net Worth	$ 5 Million	$ 1-5 Million

Cai Yun and Fu Haifeng, two of China’s most renowned badminton doubles players, have a long and varied history.

Before they became the unstoppable powerhouse, they are today.

Their paths crossed when they were selected to join the national junior badminton team, and they soon realized they had a natural chemistry on the court.

With their combined skill and determination, they have achieved unprecedented success, winning multiple Olympic gold medals and becoming one of the world’s best and most successful badminton doubles players.

General Achievements:

• Olympic Gold
• Silver Medal

Most Attractive Achievements:

• World Championships: 4
• Thomas Cup Winner: 5
• Sudirman Cup winner: 6
• Asian Games winner: 2
• Sudirman Cup winner: 6

Playing Style:

• Fast and unique

3. Hendra Setiawan- Mohammad Ahsan (Indonesia)

Information	Hendra Setiawan	Mohammad Ahsan
Full Name	Hendra Setiawan	Mohammad Ahsan
Nick Name	Jangkis	The Minions
Date of Birth	25 August 1984	7 September 1987
Current Age	38 years ( As of 2022)	35 years (As of 2022)
Gender	Male	Male
Place of Birth	Pemalang Regency	Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia
Zodiac Sign	Virgo	Virgo
Residence	Kota WIsata, Gunung Putri Bogor	Jakarta, Indonesia
Profession	Indonesian Badminton Player	Indonesian Badminton Player
Religion	N/A	N/A
Nationality	Indonesian	Indonesian
Relationship Status	Married	Married
Wifi/ Girlfriend	Wife: Sandiani Arief	Wife: Christine Novitania
Children	2	1
Height	In Meters: 1.83 m In Centimeters: 183 cm In Ft: 6 ft 0 inch	In Meters: 1.73 mIn Centimeters: 173 cm In Ft: 5ft 8 Inch
Weight	In Kg: 72 kg In Pounds: 159 lbs	In kg: 68 kg In Pounds: 150 lbs
Hair Color	Brown	Black
Eye Color	Black	Black
Ethnicity	Indonesian	Indonesian
Net Worth	$ 1-5 Million	$ 5 Million

Hendra Setiawan and Mohammad Ahsan are the greatest badminton doubles players of all time. Together, they have won numerous championships, including 3 world titles in 2013, 2015, and 2019.

Their partnership was so successful that they were even nicknamed the “Daddies” by their fans.

The two players have a special bond and friendship beyond the badminton court. They often laugh, joke, and cheer each other on during their matches.

However, Hendra and Mohammad are truly inspirational duo and remind you what can be achieved when you combine talent and dedication.

General Achievements:

• 269 Wins
• Gold medal in Asian Games
• Silver medal in Asian Championships

Most Attractive Achievements:

• Highest Ranking: 1
• All England Open Tournament (Twice, 2014 and 2019)
• BWF World Tour Titles: 4
• BWF Grand Prix Title: 1
• BWF Superseries Titles: 9
• BWF International Challenge/Series Title: 1
• Champions at the BWF Superseries Finals (Twice, 2013 and 2015)
• BWF World Tour Finals (2019)

Playing Style:

• Fast and Attacking

4. Lee Yang – Wang Chi-lin (Chinese Taipei)

Information	Lee Yang	Wang Chi-lin
Full Name	Lee Yang	Wang Chi-lin
Nick Name	N/A	N/A
Date of Birth	12 August 1995	18 January 1995
Current Age	27 Years (As of 2022)	27 years (As of 2022)
Gender	Male	Male
Place of Birth	Taipei City, Taipei, Taiwan	Taipei, Taiwan
Zodiac Sign	Leo	Capricorn
Residence	Kaohsiung, Taiwan	Kaohsiung City
Profession	Taiwanese Badminton Player and Athlete	Taiwanese Badminton Player
Religion	N/A	N/A
Nationality	Taiwanese	Taiwanese
Relationship Status	Single	Unmarried
Wifi/ Girlfriend	N/A	N/A
Children	N/A	N/A
Height	In Meters: 1.78In Centimeters: 178In Ft: 5 ft 9 Inch	In Meters: 1.86In Centimeters: 186In Ft: 6 ft 1 Inch
Weight	N/A	N/A
Hair Color	Black	Brown
Eye Color	Black	Black
Ethnicity	White	N/A
Net Worth	$1-5 Million	$1-5 Million

Playing from 2019, with the third highest ranking position, Lee Yang-Wang Chi-lin is an awesome example of a doubles badminton player in history.

Their strong bonding has helped them become one of the most successful badminton doubles teams in the world.

One of their most stunning achievements is defeating Hendra Setiawan and Mohammad Ahsan in the 2020 BWF World Tour Finals.

However, Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin inspire all badminton players, and their friendship will remain strong for many years.

General Achievements:

• 79 wins

Most Attractive Achievements:

• Winner of BWF World Tour Finals
• BWF World Tour title at Super 300 Spain Masters
• BWF World Tour titles: 7

Playing Style:

• Unique, Attacking and Fast

5. Hendra Setiawan – Markis Kido (Indonesia)

Information	Hendra Setiawan	Markis Kido
Full Name	Hendra Setiawan	Markis Kido
Nick Name	Jangkis	N/A
Date of Birth	25 August 1984	11 August 1984 (Died: 14 June 2021)
Current Age	38 years ( as of 2022)	36 years ( (Died: 14 June 2021)
Gender	Male	Male
Place of Birth	Pemalang Regency	Jakarta, Indonesia
Zodiac Sign	Virgo	Leo
Residence	Kota WIsata, Gunung Putri Bogor	N/A
Profession	Indonesian Badminton Player	Indonesian Badminton Player
Religion	N/A	N/A
Nationality	Indonesian	Indonesian
Relationship Status	Married	N/A
Wifi/ Girlfriend	Wife: Sandiani Arief	N/A
Children	2	N/A
Height	In Meters: 1.83 In Centimeters: 183 In Ft: 6 ft 0	In Meters: 1.68In Centimeters: 168In Ft: 5 ft 6 Inch
Weight	In Kg: 72 In Pounds: 159 lbs	In Kg: 62In Pounds: 137 lbs
Hair Color	Brown	Black/ Brown
Eye Color	Black	Black
Ethnicity	Indonesian	Indonesian
Net Worth	$1-5 Million	$1.5 Million

Hendra Setiawan and Markis Kido are two of the most renowned badminton doubles players in Indonesia.

They have been playing together for a long time and have achieved tremendous success.

They have won several medals in several tournaments and championships.

They are a great example of friendship and hard work, and their story inspires many. Hendra and Markis have shown that anything is possible with dedication, commitment, and a strong bond.

General Achievements:

• Several Medals
• Countless Different Titles

Most Attractive Achievements:

• Olympic Gold Medal (in 2008)
• World Championships (in 2007)
• BWF Super Series: 14

Playing Style:

• Fast and Agile

6. Lee Yong Dae- Jung Jae Sung (South Korea)

Information	Lee Yong Dae	Jung Jae Sung
Full Name	Lee Yong-dae	Jung Jae Sung
Nick Name	N/A	N/A
Date of Birth	11 September 1988	25 August 1982
Current Age	34 years (As of 2022)	35 years (Died: 9 March 2018)
Gender	Male	Male
Place of Birth	Gwangju, South Korea	Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
Zodiac Sign	Virgo	Virgo
Residence	Hwasun, Jeonnam, South Korea	N/A
Profession	Professional Badminton Player and Athlete	Professional Badminton Player and Athlete
Religion	N/A	N/A
Nationality	Korean	Korean
Relationship Status	Married	Married
Wifi/ Girlfriend	N/A	Im Se-ryeong
Children	N/A	N/A
Height	In Meters: 1.76In Centimeters: 176In ft and Inches: 5 ft 9 in	In Meters: 1.68In Centimeters: 168In ft and Inches: 5 ft 6 in
Weight	In Kg: 76.2In Pounds: 168 lbs	In Kg: 69In Pounds: 152.1 lbs
Hair Color	Black/Light Brown	Red/Black
Eye Color	Deep Brown	Dark Brown
Ethnicity	White	White
Net Worth	$5 Million	$1.5 Million

Lee Yong Dae and Jun Jae Sung are South Korea’s most celebrated badminton doubles players.

They have had an incredibly successful partnership, winning several international titles.

Both players are known for their strong work ethic and willingness to work together to overcome challenges.

Lee Yong Dae and Jun Jae Sung have inspired many young badminton players, showing that anything is possible with dedication and hard work.

General Achievements:

• Many silver Medals
• Countless Runner-Up Plates

Most Attractive Achievements:

• 2 All England Championships

Playing Style:

• Attacking

7. Hiroyuki Endo – Yuta Watanabe (Japan)

Information	Hiroyuki Endo	Yuta Watanabe
Full Name	Endō Hiroyuki	Yuta Watanabe
Nick Name	N/A	The Chosen One
Date of Birth	16 December 1986	13 October 1994
Current Age	36 years (As of 2022)	28 Years (As of 2022)
Gender	Male	Male
Place of Birth	Kawaguchi, Saitama, Japan	Yokohama, Japan
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius	Libra
Residence	Tokyo, Japan	N/A
Profession	Professional Badminton Player and Athlete	Professional Badminton Player and Athlete
Religion	N/A	N/A
Nationality	Japanese	Japanese
Relationship Status	Single	Married
Wifi/Girlfriend	N/A	Wife: Akiko Kuji
Children	N/A	N/A
Height	In Meters: 1.72 In Centimeters: 172In ft and Inches: 5 ft 7 in	In Meters: 2.06In Centimeters: 206In ft and Inches: 6 ft 9 in
Weight	In Kg: 72In Pounds: 158.8 lbs	In Kg: 98In Pounds: 215 lbs
Hair Color	Balck	Black
Eye Color	Black	Brown
Ethnicity	White	Asian
Net Worth	$5 Million	$5 Million

Do you want to meet with two badminton stars from Japan? Hiroyuki Endo and Yuta Watanabe are there for you. As of 2021, they are the 4th men’s doubles badminton players in history.

They have achieved many amazing awards, including a gold medal from the Asian Championship, defeating Kevin Sanjaya and Marcus Fernaldi.

However, with their unique style of play and incredible chemistry, these two players have established themselves as one of the top badminton doubles teams in the world.

General Achievements:

• 97 Wins
• Gold medal from Asian Championships

Most Attractive Achievements:

• Highest Ranking: 4th
• 3 All England Open (2020, 2021, and 2022)
• Thomas Cup victory (in 2014)
• BWF World Tour Finals
• BWF World Tour titles: 4

Playing Style:

• Fast and Incredible Defense.

8. Takeshi Kamura – Keigo Sonoda (Japan)

Information	Takeshi Kamura	Keigo Sonoda
Full Name	Takeshi Kamura	Keigo Sonoda
Nick Name	N/A	N/A
Date of Birth	14 February 1990	20 February 1990
Current Age	32 years (As of 2022)	32 Years (As of 2022)
Gender	Male	Male
Place of Birth	Saga Prefecture, Japan	Yatsushiro, Kumamoto, Japan
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius	Pisces
Residence	TAKAOKA	Tokyo, Japan
Profession	Professional Badminton Player and Athlete	Professional Badminton Player and Athlete
Religion	N/A	N/A
Nationality	Japanese	Japanese
Relationship Status	N/A	Married
Wifi/ Girlfriend	N/A	N/A
Children	N/A	N/A
Height	In Meters: 1.69 In Centimeters: 169In ft and Inches: 5 ft 6 in	In Meters: 1.69 In Centimeters: 169In ft and Inches: 5 ft 6 in
Weight	In Kg: 69In Pounds: 152.1 lbs	In Kg: 70In Pounds: 154.3 lbs
Hair Color	Black/Brown	Black
Eye Color	Brown Round Eyes	Brown
Ethnicity	White	White
Net Worth	$1.5 Million	$1.5 Million

Two other milestones from Japan are Takeshi Kamura and Keigo Sonoda. They are two of the most successful and best badminton doubles players of all time in the world.

Their ranking was the highest in the world in the men’s doubles category in 2017, and it was 2; in 2021, they ranked 5th.

Well, their partnership achievements will surely amaze you. However, they are a dynamic duo that continues to inspire and entertain badminton fans worldwide.

General Achievements:

• 266 Wins
• Two medals in BWF World Championships (A Silver and a Bronze)
• 4 medals at the Asian Championships

Most Attractive Achievements:

• Highest Ranking: 2nd
• BWF World Tour Titles: 3
• BWF Grand Prix Titles: 3
• BWF Superseries Titles: 2
• BWF International Challenge/Series Titles: 3

Playing Style:

• Fast

9. Koo Kien Keat/Tan Boon Heong (Malaysia)

Information	Koo Kien Keat	Tan Boon Heong
Full Name	Koo Kien Keat AMN
Nick Name	N/A
Date of Birth	18 September 1985	18 September 1987
Current Age	37 years (As of 2022)	35 Years (As of 2022)
Gender	Male
Place of Birth	Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia	Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia
Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Residence	Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Profession	Professional Badminton Player and Athlete	Professional Badminton Player and Athlete
Religion	N/A	N/A
Nationality	Malaysian	Malaysian
Relationship Status	Married	Married
Wifi/ Girlfriend	Wife: Audrey Tan Su Ven	Wife: Beautician Sherlyn Tan Yean Ling
Children	1	N/A
Height	In Meters: 1.79 In Centimeters: 179In ft and Inches: 5 ft 10 in	In Meters: 1.81 In Centimeters: 181In ft and Inches: 5 ft 11 in
Weight	In Kg: 75 In Pounds: 165 lbs	In Kg: 75 In Pounds: 165 lbs
Hair Color	Black/Light Brown	Black/Light Brown
Eye Color	Balck	Black
Ethnicity	White	White
Net Worth	$5 Million	$5 Million

Tan Boon Heong and Koo Kien are Malaysia’s most beloved badminton doubles players.

They have played together for many years and achieved great sports success.

They have gone on to become world champions and have earned numerous medals and accolades.

Moreover, the duo is known for their friendly rivalry and camaraderie on the badminton court and are very popular among the fans.

General Achievements:

• Several Medals
• Multiple Runner-Up Plates

Most Attractive Achievements:

• All England Championships
• Asian games Championships

Playing Style:

• Fast and Offensive

10. Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Adrianto (Indonesia)

Information	Fajar Alfian	Muhammad Adrianto
Full Name	Fajar Alfian	Muhammad Rian Ardianto
Nick Name	Fajar	Rian
Date of Birth	7 March 1995	13 February 1996
Current Age	27 years (As of 2022)	26 years (As of 2022)
Gender	Male	Male
Place of Birth	Bandung, West Java, Indonesia	Bantul, Yogyakarta SR, Indonesia
Zodiac Sign	Pisces	Aquarius
Residence	Bandung, Indonesia	Bantul, Yogyakarta SR, Indonesia
Profession	Professional Badminton Player and Athlete	Professional Badminton Player and Athlete
Religion	N/A	N/A
Nationality	Indonesian	Indonesian
Relationship Status	Single	Single
Wifi/Girlfriend	N/A	N/A
Children	N/A	N/A
Height	In Meters: 1.75 In Centimeters: 175In ft and Inches: 5 ft 9 in	In Meters: 1.72In Centimeters: 172In ft and Inches: 5 ft 8 in
Weight	In Kg: 63 In Pounds: 138.89 lbs	In Kg: 58In Pounds: 127.9 lbs
Hair Color	Bright blue/Light Brown	Light brown
Eye Color	Black	Black
Ethnicity	White	White
Net Worth	$1 Million to $5 Million	$1 Million to $5 Million

Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Adrianto are two badminton players from Indonesia who have been playing doubles for many years.

They are both incredibly talented and hardworking, and their partnership has been an incredible force to be reckoned with in badminton.

Together, they have won numerous championships and are praised for their natural ability to play off each other’s strengths.

General Achievements:

• 165 Wins
• A Bronze Medal in BWF World Championships (in 2019)
• A Silver Medal in Asian Games (in 2018)

Most Attractive Achievements:

• BWF World Tour Titles: 4
• BWF Grand Prix Title: 1
• BWF International Challenge/Series Titles: 4

Playing Style:

• Super Fast and Attacking

Conclusion

The best badminton doubles players of all time are an inspiration to us all. They have pushed the boundaries of the game and achieved incredible feats.

Unsurprisingly, their names are remembered, and their legacies are celebrated.

Even though they may never play again, their spirit will live on in all future badminton players.

As we look back, we can be proud of the incredible players that have come before us and strive to reach their level of greatness.

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