Joseph "MaNg0" Marquez
| Mango | |
|---|---|
| Joseph Manuel Marquez | |
| Status | Active |
| Born | December 10, 1991 |
| Hometown | Norwalk, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Current team | Cloud9 |
| Games | |
| Career prize money | $141,447.90 |
| Championships | |
| Nickname(s) |
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| 2014–present | Cloud9 |
| 7/2013–6/2014 | Melee It on Me |
| ?–7/2013 | Roundbit |
| ?–7/2013 | The Blade Breakers |
Joseph Manuel Marquez (born December 10, 1991), known by his gamertag Mango (sometimes mang0 or Mang0), is an American professional competitor in Super Smash Bros. Melee, a crossover fighting game published by Nintendo for the GameCube in 2001. A native of Norwalk, California, Marquez is part of the Cloud9 eSports team. Marquez is considered one of the dominant "Five Gods" of Melee, along with Juan "Hungrybox" Debiedma, Adam "Armada" Lindgren, Kevin "PPMD" Nanney, and Jason "Mew2King" Zimmerman. Marquez is known for his strong mental game and ability to adapt.
Marquez has achieved 1st place victories at many of the top Super Smash Bros. Melee tournament series including Genesis in 2009, Evolution Championship Series in 2013 and 2014, and The Big House in 2012, 2014, and 2016. Marquez was ranked as the best Melee player in the world in both 2013 and 2014,, and was ranked the third best Melee player in the world in 2017. Marquez' other nicknames include "Scorpion Master" (used when he is playing as Mario) and "The Kid". He is one of the most popular Melee players, with an active Twitch channel that boasts over 5,000 subscribers.
Mango began his career as a Jigglypuff main, citing Californian Jigglypuff main The King as his inspiration. He contributed to the character's rise in the Melee's list of character viability known as the tier list. Mango entered EVO 2007, beating players such as Mew2King. He finished 3rd after losing to Ken Hoang. Mango's first national tournament win was Pound 3 in 2008 where he beat many of the best Smashers. He placed 3rd in Singles at Super Champ Combo, again defeating many well-known players. In doubles, he also placed 3rd with his partner Lucky, even beating the team of Ken and Isai.
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