How to deal with a guy friend who is a player?

Make him jealous! Ignore his attempts to push guys away from you. Make-out with them in front of him. If he wants to play games, he better be prepared to lose! If he continues to turn guys away from you, confront him. Tell him that if he doesn't want you, why is he so protective of you. And if he tells you anymore complements, just playfully give him the finger. Avoid being flirty with him or talking deep with him. Don't act mad at him, just act like he doesn't mean that much to you anymore. If he confronts you, ask him what his problem is. Turn it around on him. Good luck!