Marcus Fernaldi Gideon

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Records

Marcus Fernaldi Gideon's career is a story of relentless excellence. Alongside Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo, he redefined men's doubles, spending years at world No. 1 and collecting titles at a pace rarely seen in the sport. His two BWF Best Male Player awards are a testament to his consistency, and his 15 major titles in two seasons remain a benchmark. Even after retirement, his influence continues through his academy and his role in popularizing badminton on global platforms.

Marcus Fernaldi Gideon receiving an award

AwardsMarcus Fernaldi Gideon won the BWF Best Male Player of the Year award twice, in 2017 and 2018, alongside Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo. He also claimed two consecutive All England Open titles in those years, plus a staggering 15 combined Superseries and World Tour titles. His world No. 1 ranking in men's doubles is a career-defining achievement.

Records & Feats

Most Superseries titles in a single season (2017)

Career Milestone·2017

Gideon and Sukamuljo won seven Superseries titles in 2017, a record for men's doubles at the time.

Most World Tour titles in a single season (2018)

Career Milestone·2018

The pair captured eight World Tour titles in 2018, setting a new benchmark for the circuit.