There are a lot of famous players in CS:GO. The series has seen players take the game to new heights thanks to its strong competitive history and what might nearly be characterized as a cult-like following.
The greatest players are rewarded for their work by pulling off shots and tactics that leave spectators perplexed, whether it's due to intuition or a full understanding of the game's fundamentals. With so many opportunities for players to demonstrate their abilities, both mechanically and strategically, the greatest players always found a way to stand out and establish their worth.
The following ten players have consistently shown themselves to be at the top of the game's competitive circuit since its debut in 2012.
Although some of the athletes on this list have had lengthier careers than others, longevity isn't the goal. Some of the prodigies are already regarded as some of the greatest players in the history of CS:GO, and they entered our list solely on the basis of their raw abilities.
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Christopher “GeT_RiGhT” Alesund
GeT RiGhT, a 29-year-old player who retired his famous NiP jersey in 2019, is one of the earliest superstars in CS history.
GeT RiGhT was one of the most skilled CS gamers in the world even before the introduction of CS:GO. Between 2012 and 2013, he rapidly transferred his dominant playstyle to CS:GO and became the backbone of NiP's success.
GeT RiGhT earned a place in the CS:GO hall of fame for mowing down his opponents with excellent marksmanship and pulling off impossible clutches. Despite the fact that his latter years with NiP were not as successful as his earlier ones, he is still regarded as one of the best players of all time.
Kenny “kennyS” Schrub
Kenny was one of the greatest AWPers in 2015, and he has the most interesting backstory of anybody on our list.
In 2014, when Kenny was a young prodigy, he was playing for VeryGames, the best squad in his native France. Despite being the squad's second-best performance, Kenny was booted at a time when there were no other top squads seeking new members. Kenny was invited to join the former VeryGames team under their new banner, Titan, after playing lower-tier events for almost a year.
Kenny established a reputation for himself on a worldwide scale throughout his time with Titan. However, in 2015, one of his colleagues was implicated in a large-scale cheating incident, and their run was cut short.
Following Titan's demise, kennyS joined Team Envy with two of his former colleagues, and the Frenchman went on to have a fantastic run between 2015 and 2017. Despite having played for French teams throughout his career, he now plays for G2 Esports with an international roster.
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Ladislav “GuardiaN” Kovács
When it comes to CS:GO consistency, GuardiaN is the first name that springs to mind. He was not only one of the most accurate shooters in the game, but he also had 63 percent of his professional kills with a single weapon.
GuardiaN's AWP skills are still a sight to see today, despite being most remembered during his time with Na'Vi. Despite being one of the founding members of Na'Vi's famous team, he stepped down in 2017 due to internal problems and attempted to restore his reputation with FaZe Clan. He didn't win a trophy to cap off his great seasons with FaZe, but he put in one of his finest performances during the ELEAGUE Major 2018 finals when FaZe was defeated by Cloud9.
GuardiaN has won over seven MVP honors despite his lack of titles in his CV. In 2019, he returned to Na'Vi and is currently an inactive member of the team.
Marcelo “coldzera” David
It wasn't obvious who would be the next team to defeat in CS:GO when Fnatic's heyday ended in 2015. Luminosity Gaming, on the other hand, rose to the situation with a full-Brazilian lineup led by coldzera.
At ESL One Cologne 2015, Coldzera had his first international LAN appearance. Despite losing to Fnatic in the early rounds of the competition, the young South American team continued to improve and gradually became a force to be reckoned with in the months that followed.
In 2016, Luminosity went on to win two Valve Majors, with coldzera earning MVP honors in each. His ascent to prominence is one of the most rapid in the scene, and he is currently actively playing under the FaZe Clan banner.
Robin “flusha” Rönnquist
Between 2014 and 2016, Fnatic's dominance seemed unstoppable, as each time they took the stage, the players on that team outperformed their previous performance.
Despite the fact that everyone on the squad was believed to be at their peak at the time, the flush was often accused of cheating. He was renowned for his wall bangs and near-impossible smoke kills.
As Fnatic's period drew to an end in 2016, fans began to witness less of the fragger's renowned side. Flusha rediscovered himself when he joined Cloud9 in 2018. He's returned to Fnatic after nearly a year in the North American scene and is still an active member of the team.
Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev
As the era of legends drew to a close, prodigies began to emerge all across the globe. S1mple is one of the first players from the new generation to gain international recognition for his mechanical abilities.
Despite being regarded as one of the greatest players in the game's history, s1mple's teams always appeared to fall short when it came to delivering the game's last blow. In 2016, the young prodigy moved to North America in the hopes of a greater shot for a Major championship, but after feeling homesick, he returned to his origins.
He has nine MVP honors despite his lack of a Big championship, and he is still one of the most driven players in the game to crown his skills with a major victory.
Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut
In recent years, S1mple isn't the only youthful prodigy who has been able to rock the thrones of legends. Despite the fact that the majority of the community was aware of ZywOo's abilities, no one could have predicted that he would be ranked #1 on HLTV's "Top 20 players of 2019" list.
Following the addition of the French AWPer to Vitality's ranks, the squad dominated DreamHack Open Atlanta 2018 with ZywOo's outstanding 1.49 rating. The community has already hailed the mechanically talented player as one of the best to ever play the game. ZywOo has five MVP titles under his belt and is eager to add to his resume with a Major victory.
Nicolai “dev1ce” Reedtz
In CS:GO, communication is essential. The most dominating teams in the game's history have been from the same nation for the most part.
In 2016, when the Swedes' reign came to an end, the Danes were keen to establish a name for themselves. Dev1ce and the Danish team were notorious for choking when it counted most before they became successful.
Dev1ce had his sights set on the prize when the team joined with Astralis. Between 2016 and 2017, dev1ce averaged a 1.20 rating with Astralis across all tournaments he attended. Dev1ce has shown himself on the greatest stages of CS:GO time and time again, despite the fact that the community considers him to be mechanically worse than all of the other players on our list.
Dev1ce has four Major championships and over ten MVP trophies under his belt, making him one of the most successful players in CS:GO history.
Olof “olofmeister” Kajbjer
No one knew who would be the next team to defeat when NiP's reign ended at the end of 2014. Kenny and his French team were on top of their game, while the Danes, led by dev1ce, were showing their fangs.
Fnatic, on the other hand, climbed up the ranks during a time when the competition was toughest, and olofmeister was a key component of their success. He was one of the most imaginative players as well as being technically gifted. He was constantly coming up with fresh trump cards for Fnatic to use when they needed them.
olofmeister won three Major championships during his three years with Fnatic and was a part of a six-LAN event winning run. He is still active and now plays with FaZe alongside other legends like as coldzera and Niko.
Richard “shox” Papillon
In virtually every sport, there is one kind of player that just goes out and plays rogue. This isn't inherently a negative thing since there will be team configurations that depend on a great player while concentrating on their development.
Shox is the Loki of the French Counter-Strike: Global Offensive scene. His ascension to the top began with CS: Source and his transfer to CS:GO were seamless. Despite bringing in the skill, Shox struggled to establish himself as a reliable member of a team at the start of his Counter-Strike: Global Offensive career. To flourish as a player, he required greater freedom, which he gradually gained as clubs began to view him as a focal point.
After joining Titan, Shox became a member of a team that would dethrone 2013's Ninjas in Pyjamas, a team that was widely regarded as one of the best of all time, and Shox also scored his lone significant victory during this time. With that momentum, Shox has continued to find a home in some of the EU's most powerful stacks, like G2 Esports and Team Vitality.