World Skateboarding Standings: Angelo Caro and Giovanni Vianna Lead the International Chase Pack in Men's Street

The road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics has officially begun, and the latest World Skateboarding Rankings (WSR) reveal a fiercely competitive global landscape that is more diverse than ever before. Following the conclusion of the World Skateboarding Tour (WST) Rome Street World Cup in late June 2026, the Men's Street standings have tightened significantly. While the very top of the leaderboard remains in familiar hands, a powerful international chase pack is surging up the ranks, reshaping the championship picture and proving that elite talent is emerging from every corner of the globe.[1][2]

Japan currently holds a firm grip on the top three spots in the Men's Street division. Sora Shirai leads the world with a commanding 154,400 points, followed closely by Toa Sasaki (121,049 points) and Kairi Netsuke (92,606 points). The trio swept the podium in Rome, cementing their status as the sport's current standard-bearers. However, beneath this top tier, the points margins are razor-thin, and the diversity of nations represented in the top 10 is entirely unprecedented for the sport.[1][2]

Leading the international charge is Peru's Angelo Caro, who currently sits at world No. 4 with 64,688 points. Caro has been a model of consistency over the past year, heavily bolstered by a spectacular second-place finish at the WST Sao Paulo World Championship earlier in the season. His technical precision and ability to perform under pressure have made him the highest-ranked non-Japanese skater in the world, positioning him perfectly for the upcoming World Skate Games.[1]

Right on Caro's heels is a formidable Brazilian contingent. Giovanni Vianna occupies the No. 5 spot with 60,987 points, while his compatriot Wallace Gabriel sits at No. 6 with 54,254 points. Both skaters delivered strong performances in Rome, with Gabriel reaching the finals and Vianna narrowly missing out. Their steady accumulation of ranking points ensures that Brazil remains a dominant force in the Olympic qualification race, continually pushing the technical boundaries of street skateboarding.[1][2]

The European scene is also making significant waves in the standings. Slovakia's Richard Tury has climbed to world No. 7 with 46,720 points, showcasing a highly technical rail game that consistently scores well with WST judges. France's Max Berguin follows closely at No. 8 with 44,659 points. Both skaters have capitalized on the expanded global tour schedule, proving that elite street skateboarding is no longer confined to the traditional developmental hubs of California and Sao Paulo.[1][4]

But the Rome event also served as a harsh reminder of the tour's unforgiving nature. Several high-profile veterans find themselves slipping in the standings after early exits in Italy. USA's Jagger Eaton, Canada's Cordano Russell, and France's Vincent Milou were all eliminated before the semifinals. These unexpected results have dropped them down the WSR leaderboard, putting immense pressure on them to deliver podium finishes in the next qualification window to keep their Olympic hopes alive.[3][4]

Meanwhile, new challengers are seizing the opportunity to climb the ranks. Argentina's Matias Dell Olio surged to world No. 12 (31,543 points) after a breakout performance in Rome, where he battled through a grueling field of 134 skateboarders to reach the finals. His ascent highlights the volatility of the current standings, where a single golden run can catapult a skater from the fringes directly into the center of the Olympic conversation.[1][2][3]

As the 2026 season progresses, the stakes will only get higher. The World Skateboarding Rankings not only determine the field for the LA28 Olympics but also dictate heat seeding for the upcoming World Skate Games in Asunción, Paraguay, this November. With the international chase pack closing the gap on the leaders, the second half of the season promises a thrilling battle for every available point.[3][4]