Best CSGO Players In The World
Counter-Strike is a complex game with many nuances and techniques that make it incredibly complicated; however, these players make it look all too easy. These guys are always a pleasure to watch with their incredible flash and talent.
15. rain
Faze csgo has had a rocky history and many roster changes, but their longest-standing player Håvard “rain” Nygaard has really shown his worth recently. Rain played a massive role in both of Faze’s recent tournament wins, and has continued to be instrumental in all their matches in 2022. So far, this year, rain boasts a 1.09 HLTV rating, and a huge 1.18 IMPACT rating as he consistently comes alive in big rounds.
Deadliest Guns:
- AK-47
- M4A1
Major Tournament Achievements (Recent):
- PGL Major Antwerp 1st ($500,000)
- ESL Pro League Season 15 1st ($190,000)
- IEM Katowice 2022 1st ($400,000)
Watch rain Frag:
https://twitter.com/FaZe_rainCS
14. Dycha
Paweł, “dycha”, Dycha is a 24 year old rifler from Poland. After a tumultuous career bouncing around from team to team, dycha eventually found a steady home on Ence during their rebuild. Since joining the Finnish organization, dycha and Ence have found consistent top placings at events throughout 2022, and he has been a leading factor in that success. Dycha currently sits with a 1.09 HLTV rating and has dramatically impacted his matches.
Deadliest Guns:
- AK-47
- M4A1
- USP-Silencer
Major Tournament Achievements (Recent):
- ESL Pro League Season 15 2nd ($90,000)
- PGL Major Antwerp 3-4 ($70,000)
- IEM Dallas 2022 2nd ($42,000)
Watch Dycha Frag:
https://twitter.com/dychacs
13. Twistzz
Russel, “Twistzz”, Van Dulken is another FaZe member that has been tearing up the scene recently. The Canadian rifler now stands as the 6th ever North American to win a Major and is a Champion for the Americas. Russel has been doing well in 2022, standing with a 1.09 HLTV rating, and maintains his position as an anchor for the world's number one team.
Deadliest Guns:
- Ak-47
- M4A1-Silencer
Major Tournament Achievements (Recent):
- PGL Major Antwerp 1st ($500,000)
- ESL Pro League Season 15 1st ($190,000)
- IEM Katowice 2022 1st ($400,000)
Watch Twistzz Frag:
https://twitter.com/Twistzz
12. huNter
Nemanja Kovač established himself as a top-tier rifler during his tenure with CR4ZY in 2019; soon afterward, he joined his cousin, NiKo, on G2 Esports. G2 has been one of the top teams in the world since huNter’s arrival, and huNter himself has been one of the leading factors in their successes. The Bosnian rifler has so far had a strong year averaging a 1.10 HLTV rating and a 1.09 IMPACT rating.
Deadliest Guns:
- Ak-47
- M4A1-Silencer
Major Tournament Achievements (Recent):
- PGL Major Antwerp Group Stage ($8,750)
- IEM Katowice 2022 2nd ($180,000)
Watch huNter Frag:
https://twitter.com/G2huNter
11. REZ
Fredrik Sterner, aka REZ, has always been a scary player to match up against, and throughout 2022, the rifler has maintained his image as a menace. In 2022, Ninjas In Pajamas has not been the strongest adversary for most teams; however, REZ has been a light in the darkness for the team, boasting a 1.10 HLTV rating. The 24 year old Swedish rifler continues to impress, and with the new talents around him, we may see some tournament wins for NIP again very soon.
Deadliest Guns:
- Ak-47
- M4A1-Silencer
- Desert Eagle
Major Tournament Achievements (Recent):
- PGL Major Antwerp 5-8 ($35,000)
- ESL Pro League Season 15 3-4nd ($55,000)
Watch REZ frag:
https://twitter.com/REZcsgo
10. m0NESY
Ilya Osipov, more well known as m0NESY, is the 17-year-old Russian phenom that has recently exploded onto the scene. The young awper has really earned his spot on the G2 roster due to his incredible play and flashy playstyle. The Russian currently sits with a 1.10 HLTV rating and has a bright future to look forward to.
Deadliest Guns:
- AWP
- AK-47
Major Tournament Achievements (Recent):
- PGL Major Antwerp Group Stage ($8,750)
IEM Katowice 2022 2nd ($180,000)
Watch m0NESY Frag:
https://twitter.com/G2m0NESY
9. HObbit
Abay, “HObbit”, Khasenov is more than just the “experience” behind the young and talented Cloud9 squad, he’s also a top-level rifler. The Kazakhstani player has been part of the brains of the CIS team since their inception; however, he’s been able to keep up with the young team in the fragging department. With an impressive 1.12 HLTV rating, HObbit is a scary opponent to face any day.
Deadliest Guns:
- Ak-47
- M4A1-Silencer
Major Tournament Achievements (Recent):
- PGL Major Antwerp Group Stage ($8,750)
- IEM Dallas 2022 1st ($100,000)
Watch HObbit Frag:
https://twitter.com/HObbitcsgo
8. ropz
Robin, “ropz”, Kool is one of the best riflers in the world and has only been able to show it more since his arrival at FaZe. Since joining FaZe, ropz has been a consistent terror to all teams and has been a rock for his team. The Estonian player has a 1.14 HLTV rating, and always shows his skill on the server with his crisp aim and insane headshots.
Deadliest Guns:
- Ak-47
- M4A1-Silencer
Major Tournament Achievements (Recent):
- PGL Major Antwerp 1st ($500,000)
- ESL Pro League Season 15 1st ($190,000)
- IEM Katowice 2022 1st ($400,000)
Watch ropz Frag:
https://twitter.com/ropz
7. broky
Helvijs, “broky”, Saukants is easily one of the best AWPers in the world and has been the consistent rock for FaZe. Prior to broky joining FaZe, the team was already a major contending team. Therefore, with broky aboard the team of winners, he has not only held his own with the best, but he has also helped keep FaZe’s reputation steady. Currently, broky maintains a 1.15 HLTV rating, as he is always one of the best players in the server.
Deadliest Guns:
- AWP
- Ak-47
- M4A1-Silencer
Major Tournament Achievements (Recent):
- PGL Major Antwerp 1st ($500,000)
- ESL Pro League Season 15 1st ($190,000)
- IEM Katowice 2022 1st ($400,000)
Watch broky Frag:
https://twitter.com/brokycs
6. Spinx
Lotan, “Spinx”, Giladi has been one of the breakout stars of the year. The Israeli rifler has been dominant ever since joining up with ENCE, an org that has been struggling to find a solid team. Spinx has shown over and over again that he and his team are not to be underestimated. The rifler has a 1.16 rating in 2022 and holds impressive IMPACT and ADR stats sitting at 1.19 and 81.6, respectively.
Deadliest Guns:
- Ak-47
- M4A1-Silencer
- Desert Eagle
Major Tournament Achievements (Recent):
- ESL Pro League Season 15 2nd ($90,000)
- PGL Major Antwerp 3-4 ($70,000)
- IEM Dallas 2022 2nd ($42,000)
Watch Spinx Frag:
https://twitter.com/SpinxCSGO
5. blameF
Benjamin Bremer, aka blameF, is a beast in and out of the server. The Danish rifler has had incredible stats in 2022 and is always fragging out–regardless of his team's hardships. The ex-IGL has seemingly improved considerably since joining Astralis (although the team has struggled). BlameF is a menace, holding a 1.18 HLTV rating and an insane 86.2 ADR.
Deadliest Guns:
- M4A1-Silencer
- AK-47
- Desert Eagle
Major Tournament Achievements (Recent):
- IEM Dallas 2022 9-12th ($5,000)
- Pinnacle Cup Championship 2022 2nd ($50,000)
Watch blameF Frag:
https://twitter.com/blameFFFFF
4. NiKo
Nikola Kovač is the cousin of huNter, and also, possibly, the best rifler to ever play Counter-Strike. The 25-year-old Bosnian has left his mark on the game. Since joining G2, NiKo has become a horror for all opponents, easily pulling out clutches and multi-frag rounds. The rifler has been nothing but dominant all year long, boasting a 1.21 HLTV rating, and has a ridiculous 1.35 IMPACT rating throughout 2022.
Deadliest Guns:
- AK-47
- M4A1-Silencer
- Desert Eagle
Major Tournament Achievements (Recent):
- PGL Major Antwerp Group Stage ($8,750)
- IEM Katowice 2022 2nd ($180,000)
Watch NiKo Frag:
https://twitter.com/G2NiKo
3. Ax1Le
Sergey, “Ax1Le”, Rykhtorov has helped Cloud9 reach the next level with his incredible rifle work. The 20-year-old Russian has risen through the ranks with his ex-Gambit teammates and has been a staple of what good fundamental play looks like. Ax1Le and his team have been impressive all 2022, and after a momentous first-place finish at the recent IEM Dallas event, Cloud9 looks to fight for the title of the best team in the world. Sergey currently sits at a 1.24 HLTV rating and has shown out with his 85.4 ADR.
Deadliest Guns:
- AK-47
- M4A1-Silencer
Major Tournament Achievements (Recent):
- PGL Major Antwerp Group Stage ($8,750)
- IEM Dallas 2022 1st ($100,000)
Watch Ax1Le Frag:
https://twitter.com/Ax1LeGOD
2. sh1ro
Dmitry, “sh1ro”, Sokolov is the AWPer for Cloud9 and possibly the next S1mple… The Russian AWPer has been nothing but exemplary since he and his team burst onto the scene in late 2020. Sh1ro has been steadily improving since his time playing for Gambit Youngsters, now reaching incredible heights under his new organization. The 20-year-old dons a stunning 0.51 DPR, average along with a great HLTV rating of 1.26.
Deadliest Guns:
- AWP
- Ak-47
- M4A1-Silencer
Major Tournament Achievements (Recent):
- PGL Major Antwerp Group Stage ($8,750)
- IEM Dallas 2022 1st ($100,000)
Watch sh1ro Frag:
https://twitter.com/sh1rocsgo
1. S1mple
One in his name, and he is still number one in the game. The Ukrainian beast Aleksandr Kostyliev has been nothing short of the best in 2022, holding a 1.44 IMPACT rating, a 1.34 HLTV rating, and an insane 0.88 KPR stat. This guy has been unstoppable! However, with Natus Vincere’s recent roster struggles, the team may suffer, but S1mple will likely continue to be the best player Counter-Strike has ever seen.
Deadliest Guns:
- AWP
- Ak-47
Major Tournament Achievements (Recent):
- IEM Katowice 2022 3-4th ($80,000)
- PGL Major Antwerp 2nd ($150,000)
Watch s1mple Frag:
https://twitter.com/s1mpleO
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