The Top 20 CS2 Players of the Year list is the most prestigious individual ranking in Counter-Strike 2, showing a full year of elite performances across the biggest tournaments, strongest opponents, and the ability to stay at the top level in the highest-pressure moments. As we move closer to the very top of the list, every placement represents a player who didn’t just shine statistically but defined their team’s success throughout 2025.
Before diving deeper into ranks 10-5, make sure to check out the earlier parts of our series:
Now, let’s take a closer look at the players who dominated the upper half of the Top 10.
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CS2 Top 20 Player Rankings 2025: Positions 10-6
| Player | Team | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Spinx | MOUZ | 10 |
| KSCERATO | FURIA | 9 |
| frozen | FaZe Clan | 8 |
| flameZ | Team Vitality | 7 |
| molodoy | FURIA | 6 |
Spinx (MOUZ) – Top 10 CS2 Player of 2025
Lotan “Spinx” Giladi opens the Top 10 as one of the most consistent riflers in modern Counter-Strike 2. After already proving himself as a championship-caliber player in previous years, 2025 saw Spinx fully establish himself as the backbone of MOUZ’s success. His ability to win duels, play an anchor role in difficult situations, and deliver impactful rounds in the playoffs made him one of the key players throughout the season.
Spinx played a main role in MOUZ’s title run at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025, while also maintaining strong numbers against top-five opponents. Even in matches where MOUZ struggled, Spinx’s individual level rarely dipped, and he stayed consistent.
KSCERATO (FURIA) – Top 9 CS2 Player of 2025
Yuri “KSCERATO” Santos once again proves why he is considered one of the most reliable stars in Counter-Strike 2 history and one of the best riflers in the game’s history. Securing the top 9, the Brazilian rifler delivered a near-flawless year defined by consistency, discipline, and high-impact performances on the biggest stages.
Unlike previous seasons, where individual brilliance often went unrewarded, 2025 finally saw KSCERATO combine elite statistics with overall team success. As FURIA lifted trophies and made deep international runs, KSCERATO was the team’s key force, who w]as winning clutches, anchoring bombsites, and setting the standard for high-level performance.
frozen (FaZe Clan) – Top 8 CS2 Player of 2025
David “frozen” Čerňanský reaches the top 8, which is the highest placement of his career and another milestone in his steady rise among Counter-Strike’s elite players. In a year filled with highs and lows for FaZe Clan, frozen has proven himself as the team’s most consistent performer.
His precision, smart positioning, and ability to thrive against elite opposition allowed FaZe to remain competitive at the highest level. The 2025 season for frozen was defined not by flashy highlights alone, but by his ability to stay consistent, the kind that title-contender teams are built around.
flameZ (Team Vitality) – Top 7 CS2 Player of 2025
Shahar “flameZ” Shushan continues his rise with the top 7 position this year, making himself one of the most complete riflers in CS2. As part of Team Vitality’s dominant 2025 run, flameZ played a key role in securing multiple tournament victories and maintaining the team’s dominance throughout the year.
What sets flameZ above others is his versatility: he can be aggressive when needed, disciplined when it’s required, and always impactful in the most high-pressure moments. His performances in the playoffs and finals were a crucial part of Vitality’s success, proving that he thrives when the stakes are highest.
molodoy (FURIA) – Top 6 CS2 Player of 2025
Only a few players had a more explosive breakthrough in the past than Danil “molodoy” Golubenko in 2025. Ranked at the top 6 in his very first appearance on the Top 20 list of the best CS2 Players, molodoy’s rise was nothing short of extraordinary.
After joining FURIA mid-season, molodoy instantly improved the team’s firepower. His fearless entry work, sharp aim, and ability to dominate matches earned him multiple MVP awards, placing him among the world’s best players. Molodoy wasn’t just a rising star but a difference-maker at the highest level in record time.
The Final Stretch
Ranks 10-5 represent the final proving ground before true immortality in annual rankings. Every player featured here was not only elite on paper but also a key player to their team’s identity and success throughout the year, whether through consistency, tournament impact, or a breakout year that changed everything.
From Spinx’s consistency at the highest level to molodoy’s rise into an elite-level star player, this list highlights just how competitive the modern CS2 era has become. The margins are razor-thin, and the difference between greatness and legacy often comes down to a single final, or MVP-caliber performance.
Now, only five names remain.
