IEM Cologne 2025, one of the most prestigious tournaments of the year, has come to a close. Now it’s time for what we’ve all been waiting for — the ranking of the top 10 players of the event, from #10 all the way to the MVP. Who surprised, who exceeded expectations, and who once again proved their class? Let’s find out.
rain (FaZe) — 1.17
A true veteran of the CS scene and FaZe’s longtime core, rain continues to shine despite the team falling short of the playoffs this time. In the match against Liquid on Ancient — a 13:2 stomp — rain posted an astonishing 129.5 ADR and a 2.13 rating.
iM (NAVI) — 1.18
Although NAVI finished 3rd–4th, Mihai “iM” Ivan gave it his all. His standout map was Mirage versus MOUZ — despite the team’s loss, iM was the best on the server with 30 kills, 134.3 ADR, and a 1.9 rating.
ropz (Vitality) — 1.18
Vitality suffered a painful defeat at the hands of MOUZ, which ended their legendary 37-match win streak in BO3 and BO5 series. Still, ropz delivered clutch after clutch and gave it his all. On Mirage vs The MongolZ, he stood out with a 15/10 KD, 99.3 ADR, and a 1.43 rating.
b1t (NAVI) — 1.19
Another NAVI representative, Valeriy “b1t” Vakhovskiy, had a stellar tournament. He was at his best against NiP on Train, helping NAVI secure a 13:11 win with 26 kills, 111.8 ADR, and a 1.57 rating.
Wicadia (Aurora) — 1.19
Aurora may have exited early in 9th–12th place, but Wicadia left a strong impression. In a nail-biting overtime win over NiP on Train, he posted 30/21 KD, 93 ADR, and a 1.48 rating.
molodoy (FURIA) — 1.2
Danylo “molodoy” Holubenko joined FURIA just four months ago, but already made his presence felt. In a decisive match against Falcons on Dust2, he helped clinch the win with 20/11 KD, 101 ADR, and a 1.7 rating.
frozen (FaZe) — 1.2
While FaZe didn’t reach the final, the return of broky brought them back to fighting form. frozen led the charge on Mirage vs Liquid, finishing the map with 22/7 KD, 86.3 ADR, and a 1.69 rating.
sh1ro (Team Spirit) — 1.22
sh1ro continues to deliver top-tier performances both individually and within Team Spirit’s system. In the match against HEROIC, he was unstoppable with 31 kills, 125.4 ADR, and a monstrous 2.02 rating.
kyousuke (Team Falcons) — 1.39
A product of Team Spirit Academy, kyousuke joined Falcons in June — and immediately delivered. While the team placed 9th–12th, his individual form was incredible. Against FURIA on Train, he posted 23/12 KD, 98.5 ADR, and a 1.74 rating.
donk (Team Spirit) — 1.5
Once again — tournament MVP. donk continues to amaze with his raw aim, confidence, and composure. His performance against Aurora on Nuke was pure domination: 32 kills, 152.3 ADR, and a jaw-dropping 2.44 rating. He was the unstoppable engine that carried Spirit to the title.
From rising stars to established legends, IEM Cologne 2025 gave us a showcase of world-class talent and unforgettable performances. Whether it was donk’s unstoppable dominance, kyousuke’s breakout showing, or veterans like rain and ropz proving their consistency — this top 10 reflects the very best of what Counter-Strike has to offer. With the next Major already set for Cologne in 2026, the road to greatness is far from over.
