Vegeta is shonen anime's most iconic deuteragonist. In comparison to most of the Z Fighters though, Vegeta is actually one of the newer additions to the team, having only been introduced in Dragon Ball Z. Nevertheless, he quickly became a fan-favorite character due to his taking the central role in some of the greatest moments in the Dragon Ball franchise.
Source:https://www.cbr.com/vegeta-best-dbz-dbs-fights-ranked/