The Desert Eagle, also known as the Deagle is an iconic weapon of the Counter-Strike title. Only a few can master the cannon-like pistol that deals tons of damage.
Statistically, the only accurate bullet that comes out of the Deagle’s barrel is the first one. All the following rounds will go everywhere except where you’re aiming at.
Let me introduce you to the best Desert Eagle players in the world right now:
10. REZ
REZ at StarSeries iLeague Season 8
Fredrik Sterner is a 23 years old professional Counter-Strike player from Sweden. He currently plays for Ninjas in Pyjamas, and in the past, he played for Epsilon eSports, and Cringe Gods.
His favourite weapon is the AK-47, which is obvious considering he plays as a rifler for NiP. Currently, REZ sits in 18th place as the best player of 2021 according to HLTV. The 23-year-old was named MVP of IEM Oakland 2017 by the same source.
In the last 12 months, REZ scored 211 kills with the Deagle, bringing him to a total of 879 kills in his career.
Most notable achievements:
- IEM XII - Oakland, 1st place ($129,000 prize)
- Europe Minor Championship - London 2018, 1st place ($30,000 prize)
- DreamHack Open Valencia 2017, 1st place ($50,000 prize)
Watch his highlights:
REZ's highlights
9. dupreeh
dupreeh at ECS Season 8 Finals Day 4
Peter Rasmussen is a 28 years old professional Counter-Strike player from Denmark. He currently plays for Astralis, and in the past, he played for TSM, Dignitas, and others.
The closest dupreeh came to being the best player of a year was in 2018 when he ranked 5th. Right now, he is ranked 12th as the best player of 2021 according to HLTV.
He is a legend of the game, being part of the greatest team to play CS: GO, Astralis, according to a lot of fans and statistics.
‘dupreeh’ is also one of the 6 players to attend all CS: GO Majors, and is tied with his teammates dev1ce, Xyp9x, and gla1ve to most majors won.
He got 198 frags with the Deagle in the last 12 months which brings him to a total of 1218 kills with the cannon-like pistol.
Most notable achievements:
- StarLadder Berlin Major 2019, 1st place ($500,000 prize)
- IEM XIII - Katowice Major 2019, 1st place ($500,000 prize)
- FACEIT Major: London 2019, 1st place ($500,000 prize)
Watch his highlights:
dupreeh's ace against FaZe at IEM Katowice 2017 Grand Finals
8. nawwk
nawwk at IEM Katowice 2020 Day 3
Tim Jonasson is a 23 years old professional Counter-Strike player from Sweden. He currently plays for Ninjas in Pyjamas, and in the past, he played for Team GamerLegion, x6tence Galaxy, and others.
nawwk plays as an awper for NiP, and his favorite side weapons are the USP-S and the Desert Eagle. The Swedish player is currently ranked 22nd in the Top 30 Best Players of 2021 according to HLTV.
He scored 225 kills with the Deagle in the last 12 months adding up to a total of 818 career kills with the pistol.
Most notable achievements:
- LOOT.BET/CS Season 2, 1st place ($18,000 prize)
- Moche XL Esports 2019, 2nd place ($20,000 prize)
- Blast Premier: Spring 2020 European Showdown, 3rd place ($25,000 prize)
Watch his highlights:
nawwk's highlights
7. Magisk
Magisk at ECS Season 8 Finals Day 4
Emil Reif is a 23 years old professional Counter-Strike player from Denmark. He currently plays for Astralis, and in the past, he played for OpTic Gaming, North, Team Dignitas, SK Gaming, and others.
The best year of Magisk’s career on an individual level was in 2019 when he was ranked 5th. Right now, Magisk is ranked 20th as the best player of 2021 according to HLTV. He was also named MVP of BLAST Pro Series: Lisbon 2018, and IEM XIII - Katowice Major 2019.
Magisk bagged 239 kills with the Deagle in the last 12 months, and has a total of 862 kills with the iconic pistol in his career.
Most notable achievements:
- StarLadder Berlin Major 2019, 1st place ($500,000 prize)
- IEMXIII - Katowice Major 2019, 1st place ($500,000 prize)FC
- FACEIT Major: London 2018, 1st place ($500,000 prize)
Watch his highlights:
Magisk's quad kill against TeSeS
6. nexa
nexa at ESL Pro League Season 10 Finals
Nemanja Isaković is a 23 years old professional Counter-Strike player from Serbia. He currently plays for G2 Esports, and in the past, he played for CR4ZY, Renegades, Valiance, and others.
nexa is the in-game leader of G2 Esports and has been a natural leader since he joined his first professional team. Renegades. He was named in-game leader for Renegades despite having zero experience at the professional level. He is having a good season for himself, being ranked 28th as the best player of 2021 by HLTV.
In the last 12 months, he managed to score 243 kills with the Desert Eagle, bringing him to a total of 901.
Most notable achievements:
- BLAST Premier: Fall 2020 Regular Season, tied in 1st place ($25,000 prize)
- BLAST Premier: Spring 2020 Regular Season, tied in 1st place ($50,000 prize)
- Champions Cup Finals, 1st place ($150,000 prize)
Watch his highlights:
nexa's quad kill against 100 Thieves
5. device
device at ESL Pro League Season 10 Finals
Nicolai Reedtz is a 25 years old professional Counter-Strike player from Denmark. He currently plays for Ninjas in Pyjamas, and in the past, he played for Astralis, TSM, Dignitas, and others.
Was ranked the 2nd best player of 2018, and the 3rd best player of 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, and is currently ranked 3rd as the best player of 2021 according to HLTV.
The Dane was named MVP of 18 tournaments he played in. Is one of the 6 players to attend all CS: GO Majors, and is tied with his ex-teammates gla1ve, Xyp9x, and dupreeh as the players with most Majors won. He is also tied with coldzera for the most Major MVPs, two.
An absolute legend of the game, device scored 281 kills with the Deagle in the last 12 months, adding up to a total of 1067 kills in his long career.
Most notable achievements:
- StarLadder Berlin Major 2019, 1st place ($500,000 prize)
- IEM XIII - Katowice Major 2019, 1st place ($500,000 prize)
- FACEIT Major: London 2018, 1st place ($500,000 prize)
Watch his highlights:
device's quad kill against Vitality
4. k0nfig
k0nfig at PGL Major Krakow 2017 Day 3
Kristian Wienecke is a 24 years old professional Counter-Strike player from Denmark. He currently plays for Complexity, and in the past, he played for OpTic Gaming, North, Dignitas, and others.
The Dane holds the record for the most kills scored on a single map, 47 against Renegades at DreamHack Masters Marseille North America Closed Qualifier. He was also named MVP of DreamHack Open Montreal 2017 and EPICENTER 2016.
‘k0nfig’ is currently ranked 13th in the top 30 best players of 2021 by HLTV.
k0nfig scored 335 kills in the last 12 months, adding up to a total of 1299 kills in his entire career.
Most notable achievements:
- BLAST Premier: Spring 2020 European Finals, 1st place ($335,000 prize)
- EPICENTER 2016, 1st place ($250,000 prize)
- DreamHack Open Summer 2019, 1st place ($50,000 prize)
Watch his highlights:
k0nfig's highlights
3. Xantares
Xantares at IEM Katowice 2019
İsmail Can Dörtkardeş is a 25 years old professional Counter-Strike player with double nationality being both North Macedonian and Turkish. He currently plays for Team BIG, and in the past, he played for Space Soldiers.
Ismail is currently ranked 14th in the world as the best player of 2021 according to HLTV. His favorite weapon is the AK-47 considering he plays a rifler, entry-fragger for Team BIG.
In the last 12 months, Xantares managed to kill 329 times with the cannon-like pistol, bringing him to a total 1421 career kills with the fierce pistol.
Most notable achievements:
- BLAST Premier: Spring 2021, tied in 1st place ($25,000 prize)
- DreamHack Open: Summer Europe, 1st place ($35,000 prize)
- cs_summit 6 Europe, 1st place ($34,000 prize)
Watch his highlights:
Xantares' Desert Eagle highlights
2. NiKo
NiKo at IEM Katowice 2020 Day 1
Nikola Kovač is a 24 years old professional Counter-Strike player from Bosnia and Herzegovina. He currently plays for G2 Esports, and in the past, he played for FaZe Clan, mousesports, and others.
The Bosnian was named the 2nd best player of 2017 according to HLTV, and MVP of 7 tournaments he participated in. He plays as a rifler and an awper for G2 Esports and handles both types of weapons with masterful precision.
In the last 12 months, NiKo scored 320 kills with the Desert Eagle, bringing him to a total of 1970 kills in his career. More total kills than any other active CS: GO, player.
Most notable achievements:
- EPICENTER 2018, 1st place ($150,000 prize)
- ESL One: Belo Horizonte 2018, 1st place ($100,000 prize)
- IEM XIII - Sydney, 1st place ($100,000 prize)
Watch his highlights:
NiKo's Desert Eagle highlights
1. s1mple
s1mple at IEM Katowice 2020 Day 5
Oleksandr Kostyliev is 23 years old professional Counter-Strike player from Ukraine. He currently plays for Natus Vincere, and in the past, he played for FlipSid3 Tactics, Team Liquid, and others.
s1mple was named the 2nd best player of 2019 and 2020 by HLTV, and the 2nd best player of 2016 and 2017 by Thorin. The Ukrainian was named the best player of 2018 and currently, he is ranked as the best player of 2021 by HLTV. Was named MVP of 12 different tournaments he participated in.
In the last 12 months, s1mple scored 335 Desert Eagle kills, the most every professional Counter-Strike player scored in the last year, tied with k0nfig. The total number of kills in s1mple’s career is an outstanding 1665, making him the best Desert Eagle player in the world right now.
Most notable achievements:
- BLAST Premier: Global Final 2020, 1st place ($600,000 prize)
- IEM XIV - World Championship, 1st place ($250,000 prize)
- ESL One: Cologne 2018, 1st place ($125,000 prize)
Watch his highlights:
s1mple's pistol highlights
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