At IEM Katowice, a highly esteemed tournament on the expansive Counter-Strike 2 schedule, top-tier CS2 players are putting up impressive performances. The global elite is battling it out in the million-dollar competition, with some seasoned pros and emerging talents shining particularly brightly.
Here are the best CS2 players from IEM Katowice after the conclusion of the group stage.
Best CS2 Players from IEM Katowice 2025 Group Stage
Danil “donk” Kryshkovets
It’s not really a shocker: The top player of last year, according to consensus, has the best rating among all players after the IEM Katowice group stages. He also had the highest average damage per round and K/D ratio of any player. As expected, he was instrumental in Spirit’s victory over GamerLegion that secured their playoff spot.
Guy “NertZ” Iluz
Despite not making it to the IEM Katowice playoffs, fans can still be proud of NertZ’s impressive performance at the event. The newest member of the team was a powerful force in initiating early kills, and while donk had a slightly higher ADR (Average Damage per Round), he couldn’t outshine NertZ entirely. It’s clear that NertZ has significantly strengthened Liquid, and once they tidy up a few areas, we can expect to see them more frequently in the playoffs.
Oldřich “PR” Nový
Year after year, a promising newcomer arises, aiming to join the elite ranks of Counter-Strike players. This season, Oldřich “PR” Nový, a 17-year-old player from GamerLegion, is making waves as a strong candidate for Rookie of the Year. Following some remarkable matches against paiN and MOUZ, PR delivered an eye-catching display against the once dominant Astralis. On Mirage in particular, he recorded an astonishing 29 kills with just 7 deaths. Although PR and his team GL ultimately lost to donk and Spirit, preventing them from reaching the playoffs, they should be closely watched in the future.
İsmailсan “XANTARES” Dörtkardeş
At the beginning of 2025, Eternal Fire is one of the most scorching hot teams, with XANTARES playing a significant role in their success. The experienced rifleman consistently performed well throughout the group stages, but truly stood out in an exhilarating multiple overtime match against FaZe on Nuke. In this game, XANTARES set a record-breaking 49 kills on Nuke and won 12 out of 16 initial skirmishes. His exceptional performance propelled Eternal Fire towards the playoffs, edging them past FaZe.
Everyone on NAVI
2024 sees NAVI as the premier team, having clinched the first CS2 Major title. Each member on their roster is currently on fire, particularly evident at Katowice. Notably, four of the top 10 players by HLTV player ratings are from NAVI: b1t, jL, iM, and w0nderful. NAVI outperformed FURIA and The MongolZ comfortably, and secured their playoffs spot with a remarkable series against donk and Spirit.
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2025-02-04 23:48