Ever watch a CS:GO game and wonder if some of the players have supernatural powers? We all have, and even amongst the professionals, some stand above the rest. Here is a list of 15 players who seem to possess powers above mere mortals.
15. Electronic
Denis Sharipov, born on September 2nd, 1998 is a Russian professional CS:GO player currently playing for the team Natus Vincere. Ranked as the 4th best players of 2018 by HLTV, Denis began his professional career in mid-2015 when joining the Evolution squad. Later, he transitioned to three other teams (Rebels, Team Empire, and NokSuKao) where he was able to showcase his talents further. This landed him his current position at Natus Vincere where he continues to be highly successful.
Top 2 Weapons:
- AK-47
- M4A1
Top Major Achievements:
- StarSeries & i-League CS:GO Season 7 – 1st Place ($250,000 Prize)
- CS:GO Asia Championships 2018 – 1st Place ($150,000 Prize)
Highlights:
14. Dev1ce
Nicolai Reedtz, born on September 8th, 1995 is a Danish professional CS:GO player since 2014. He is currently playing for Astralis as the AWPer.
Known as one of the best and successful players of all time, continually being ranked as a top 5 player and MVP by HLTV, he continues to be in his prime and playing at a very high level since 2014. With approximate personal total winnings of over $1,500,000, he is also one of the highest CS:GO earners of all time.
Top 2 Weapons:
- AWP
- AK-47
Top Major Achievements:
- StarLadder Berlin Major 2019 – 1st Place ($500,000)
- Intel Extreme Masters XIII – Katowice Major 2019 – 1st Place ($500,000)
- FACEIT Major: London 2018 – 1st Place ($500,000)
- ELEAGUE Major: Atlanta 2017 – 1st Place ($500,000)
Highlights:
13. Flamie
Egor Vasilev, born on April 5th, 1997 is a Russian professional CS:GO player and is currently playing for Natus Vincere as a Rifler.
Ranked as the 14th and 12th best player in 2015 and 2016 respectively by HLTV, Flamie continues to impress fans with his extraordinary aim.
Top 2 Weapons:
- AK-47
- M4A1
Top Major Achievements:
- StarSeries & i-League CS:GO Season 7 – 1st Place ($250,000 Prize)
- CS:GO Asia Championships 2018 – 1st Place ($150,000 Prize)
Highlights:
12. Shox
Richard Papillon, born on May 27th, 1992 is a French professional CS:GO player currently playing for Team Vitality. Known for being an incredible all-around player, he’s carried many teams such as VeryGames and Epsilon.
With a variety of weapons at his disposal, he is revered for his remarkable pistol skills, extreme accuracy with rifles, and unique AWPing style.
Top 2 Weapons:
- AK-47
- M4A1
Top Major Achievements:
- Esports Championship Series Season 1 Finals – 1st Place ($250,000 Prize)
- ESL Pro League Season 5 Finals – 1st Place ($225,000 Prize)
Highlights:
11. Rain
Håvard Nygaard, born on August 27, 1994, is a Norwegian professional CS:GO player. Currently playing for FaZe Clan as the rifler, he’s been the longest-lasting member.
Named as the 4th best player in 2017 and crowned with multiple MVPs, Rain continues to impress fans everywhere with his hard to beat rifling skills.
Top 2 Weapons:
- AK-47
- M4A1
Top Major Achievements:
- ELEAGUE CS:GO Premier 2017 – 1st Place ($500,000 Prize)
- Esports Championship Series Season 4 Finals – 1st Place ($250,000)
Highlights:
10. TabseN
Johannes Wodarz, born on April 5th, 1995 is a German professional CS:GO player currently playing for Berlin International Gaming (BIG). Gaining his impressive reputation in 2014 during his 15-month stay in mouseports, he later moved onto Penta Sports where he gained greater success. By 2017, TabseN gained international success by playing under BIG.
Top 2 Weapons:
- AK-47
- M4A1_Silencer
Top Major Achievements:
- ESL One: Cologne 2018 – 2nd Place ($50,000 Prize)
- Europe Minor Championship - Kraków 2017 – 1st Place ($35,000 Prize)
Highlights:
9. F0rest
Patrick Lindberg, born on June 10, 1988, is a Swedish professional gamer currently playing for the team Ninjas in Pyjamas. Lindberg is best known for his four years of tenure on the Fnatic roster and helped break the record for the highest-earning team in Counter-Strike history.
As a competitive player since 2005, F0rest has had many years to hone his skills. By the time he was 15 many started to take notice of his skills. Ranked as the 2nd best player of 2013 by HLTV, he has consistently and not surprisingly stayed as a top 20 player for years due to his all-around skills and wicked aim.
Top 2 Weapons:
- AK-47
- M4A1_Silencer
Top Major Achievements:
- StarLadder i-League StarSeries Season 2 – 1st Place ($130,000 Prize)
- Intel Extreme Masters XII – Oakland – 1st Place ($129,000)
- Intel Extreme Masters XI – Oakland – 1st Place ($128,000)
- ESL One: Cologne 2014 – 1st Place ($100,000)
Highlights:
8. Fer
Fernando Alvarenga, born on October 30, 1991, is a Brazilian professional CS:GO player currently playing for MIBR as the entry fragger. Ranked as the 3rd best player of 2017 by HLTV, Fer continues to play at a consistently high level and win which can be seen with his well-deserved personal winnings of over $900,000 through the years.
Top 2 Weapons:
- AK-47
- M4A1
Top Major Achievements:
- MLG Major Championship: Columbus 2016 – 1st Place ($500,000)
- ESL One: Cologne 2016 – 1st Place ($500,000)
- Esports Championship Series Season 3 Finals – 1st Place ($250,000)
Highlights:
7. Twistzz
Russel Van Dulken, born on November 14, 1999, is a Canadian professional CS:GO player who currently plays for Team Liquid. Previously playing for teams AGG, KKona, Team SoloMid, and Misfits, Twistzz has built a solid reputation in the CS:GO community.
Top 2 Weapons:
- AK-47
- M4A1
Top Major Achievements:
- Intel Grand Slam Season 2 – 1st Place ($1,000,000 Prize)
- ESL Pro League Season 9 Finals – 1st Place ($250,000 Prize)
Highlights:
6. Ropz
Robin Kool, born on December 22, 1999, is an Estonian professional CS:GO player currently playing for mouseports. Originally a Call of Duty player as a sniper for team Horizon, he successfully transitioned to become a highly successful CS:GO player personally earning more than $300,000.
Top 2 Weapons:
- AK-47
- M4A1
Top Major Achievements:
- V4 Future Sports Festival – Budapest 2018 – 1st Place ($247,161.40 Prize)
- StarLadder $ i-League StarSeries Sesason 4 – 1st Place ($130,000 Prize)
- ESG Tour Mykonos 2017 – 1st Place ($120,280.07 Prize)
Highlights:
5. MICHU
Michał Müller, born on December 29th, 1996 is a professional Polish CS:GO player currently playing for Virtus.pro. Beginning his career with his first team GF_Gaming in 2013, MICHU has transitioned multiple teams over the years, consistently gaining in reputation with his stellar gameplay and otherworldly aim.
Top 2 Weapons:
- AK-47
- M4A1
Top Major Achievements:
- World Electronic Sports Games 2016 – 2nd Place ($400,000 Prize)
- V4 Future Sports Festival – Budapest 2018 – 2nd Place ($123,580.71 Prize)
- V4 Future Sports Festival – Budapest 2019 – 2nd Place ($77,140.38 Prize)
Highlights:
4. ScreaM
Adil Benrlitom, born on July 2nd, 1994 is a Belgian professional CS:GO player. Presently an idle member of Team GamerLegion, over the path of his career ScreaM has played on top French and European squads such as VeryGames, Titan, Epsilon eSports, G2 Esports, and Team Envy.
Rated as the 7th best player of 2013 by HLTV, ScreaM has continued playing at a high level for years and is regarded as one of the best aimers in the game.
Top 2 Weapons:
- AK-47
- M4A1_Silencer
Top Major Achievements:
- Esports Championship Series Season 1 Finals – 1st Place ($250,000 Prize)
Highlights:
3. Coldzera
Marcelo David, born on October 31st, 1994 is a professional Brazilian CS:GO player. Known as one of the best players of all time having been ranked number 1 by HLTV two years in a row (2016 and 2017) and number 1 by Thorin in 2017, he is regarded as one of the best CS:GO players of all time. He presently plays for FaZe Clan and has a lifetime personal earnings of over $900,000.
Top 2 Weapons:
- AK-47
- M4A1
Top Major Achievements:
- MLG Major Championship: Columbus 2016 – 1st Place ($500,000 Prize)
- ESL One: Cologne 2016 – 1st Place ($500,000 Prize)
Highlights:
2. s1mple
Oleksandr Kostyliev, born October 2nd, 1997 is a professional Ukrainian CS:GO player presently competing for Natus Vincere. S1mple is often mentioned as being one of the best Counter-Strike players in the world. Revered for his skills with rifles and snipers, s1mple has continuously been listed as an HLTV Top 20 player of the year, finishing at the top of the list in 2018 due to an amazing personal performance.
Top 2 Weapons:
- AK-47
- M4A1
Top Major Achievements:
- Starseries & i-League CS:GO Season 7 – 1st Place ($250,000 Prize)
- BLAST Pro Series: Copenhagen 2018 – 1st Place ($125,000 Prize)
Highlights:
1. Niko
Nikola Kovač, born on February 16, 1997, is a Bosnian professional CS:GO player. He currently plays the role of an in-game-leader and entry-fragger for FaZe Clan. Known for his phenomenal game sense and unbelievable aim, he quickly gained an unrivaled reputation in the community.
Ranked as the 2nd best player on Thorin’s Top 10 CS:GO Players of 2018, 3rd best player of 2018 by HLTV, and recipient of multiple MVPs by HLTV, Niko continues to be regarded as one of the best aimers and all-around players of all time.
Top 2 Weapons:
- AK-47
- M4A1
Top Major Achievements:
- ELEAGUE CS:GO Premier 2017 – 1st Place ($500,000 Prize)
- Esports Championship Series Season 4 Finals – 1st Place ($250,000 Prize)
Highlights:
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