7. Vega
What do bullfighting and ninjas have in common? The answer is Vega, the number seven on this list. A man ruled by tragedy and beauty, Vega is up there as one of the top Street Fighters purely because of his flamboyance. The ability to lose both his mask and claw, whilst annoying at times are an interesting addition to the street fighter universe, as well as being able to interact with the stage, something that has since become a massive factor in various other series of beat em ups. With impressive range and speed, as well as some of the games showier moves Vega is built for someone that likes to look good as they beat there opponent to a pulp, in almost stark contrast to Guile. This is also represented in Vegas vanity, wearing a mask to protect his face from any wound that might affect his looks. He lacks defence so hes not a character for beginners, but if youre at the stage where youre more concerned about how you beat your opponent rather than just grinding out the win, then Vega is for you.