Top Poker Players of the Decade According to Patrick Leonard

Patrick Leonard has shared his list of the top tournament poker players from 2005 to 2013. Here are some of the legends he mentioned:

2005: Cliff Josephy was the top online poker player according to Pocketfives. He was known for his technical skills and large backing network. Josephy continues to play and has won millions over his career.

2006: Annette Obrestad became the best online poker player at the age of 18. She won the main event at WSOP Europe the following year and even won a tournament without looking at her cards.

2008: Doc Sands was prominent for his confidence and skill. He won over $8 million in live tournaments and $3 million online before retiring.

2009: Shaun Deeb was known for his intuitive talent and won around $7.5 million both online and offline.

2011: Chris Moorman was a record-breaking player, known for his achievements and contributions to the poker community.

2012: Griffin Benger was successful in both poker and cyber sports, notably in CS 1.6 under the name shaGuar.

2013: Calvin Anderson was known for his aggressive playing style and success in both live and online poker.