Who are the absolute best Valorant players in the world?
Let's dive into the top-tier talent that continues to amaze us with their skill and strategy.
1.Aspas @aspaszin
2022 Valorant Champions (LOUD)
Erick “aspas” Santos is a professional VALORANT player from Brazil who is currently playing for Leviatan. Upon joining LOUD’s roster in February of 2022, he has quickly become one of the game’s most popular players.
Playing for LOUD, he won VALORANT Champions 2022, after defeating Optic 3-1 in the grand finals at Istanbul.
Aspas is renowned for his aggressive playstyle, exceptional aim, and clutch performances. He is one of the most feared by fellow pros. I mean who wouldn’t?
ROLE: Duelist
Best Agent: Jett
2.Demon1 @Demon1___
2023 valorant champions (EG)
Max “Demon1” Mazanov is a professional VALORANT player from the United States.
Demon1 showcases mechanical skill and calmness under pressure. His adaptability and consistency allow him to thrive in high-stakes moments, earning him a spot as one of the game's top players. He is known for his incredible aim and headshot rate!
ROLE: Duelist
Best Agent: Jett
3.TenZ @TenZOfficial
2021 VCT Masters Reykjavík (Sentinels), 2024 VCT Masters Madrid (Sentinels)
Tyson “TenZ” Ngo is a Canadian content creator and streamer. TenZ is a former professional VALORANT player, where he played for Sentinels and was widely regarded as one of the best professional players in the scene.
This versatile and flashy player is celebrated for his unmatched mechanical skill. He is one of the flashiest opponents that you don’t want to be up against. Scary!!
ROLE: Flex
Best Agent: Jett
4.t3xture @t3xture_kr
2024 VCT Masters Shanghai (Gen.G)
Kim “t3xture” Na-ra is a professional VALORANT player from South Korea. He was known previously under the gamertag “s3xture”.
t3xture is a rising jett superstar, known for his multikills and high impact plays. He is one of the best when it comes to using the Phantom.
ROLE:Duelist
Best Agent:Jett
5. ZmjjKK @zmjjkk
2024 Valorant Champions (EDward Gaming)
Zheng “ZmjjKK” Yongkang is a professional VALORANT player from China who is currently playing for Edward Gaming.
Don't let his personality fool you, kangkang being a funny person is different from how he plays in-game. With his unremarkable performance with the operator to his impossible clutches kangkang proved that people should take him seriously in the server!
ROLE:Initiator
Best Agent:Jett
6.Derke @Derke
2023 VCT LOCK//IN (FNATIC) 2023 VCT Masters Tokyo (FNATIC)
Nikita “Derke” Simitev is a Finnish-Russian professional VALORANT player who is currently playing for Vitality. He is a former Counter-Strike: Global Offensive professional where he mostly played in second and third tier tournaments with KOVA Esports, before transitioning to VALORANT. He permanently switched to VALORANT in February of 2021.
ROLE:Duelist
Best Agent:Jett
7.yay @yay
2022 VCT Masters Reykjavík (OpTic Gaming)
Jaccob “yay” Whiteaker is a professional VALORANT player from the United States of America. Before transitioning to VALORANT, he was a professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player, where he is most known for his time in compLexity Gaming. He made the switch to VALORANT in September of 2020 when he signed for Andbox and later for Cloud9.
Yay is so called the “el diablo” for his unmatched skill in hitting those one taps. He outperforms his enemies in ranked and that is why he is labeled as the ranked demon of Valorant.
ROLE:Duelist
Best Agent:Jett
8.Boaster @OfficialBoaster
2023 VCT LOCK//IN (FNATIC) 2023 VCT Masters Tokyo (FNATIC)
Jake “Boaster” Howlett is a professional VALORANT player from the United Kingdom who is currently playing for Fnatic. He is known for his eccentric style and in-game leadership skills. He is a former Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player, where he played (and later signed as a content creator) for EXCEL ESPORTS.
As the best igl in the history of valorant, boaster’s exceptional thinking and strategies carried his team to an epic comeback during their VCT finals run.
ROLE: Flex
Best Agent: Astra
9.Chronicle @chronicleEZ
2023 VCT LOCK//IN (FNATIC) 2023 VCT Masters Tokyo (FNATIC) 2021 VCT Masters Berlin (Gambit)
Timofeyy “Chronicle” Khromov is a professional VALORANT player from Russia who is currently playing for Fnatic. With Gambit, he won Masters Stage 3 (VALORANT’s second most important international tournament; Masters tournaments lead up to Champions tournaments) in Berlin and came second in VALORANT Champions in Berlin at the end of 2021, making him one of the most successful VALORANT players to date.
ROLE: Initiator
Best Agent: Sova
10.jawgemo @jawgemo
2023 valorant Champions (EG)
Alexander “jawgemo” Mor is a professional VALORANT player from Cambodia.
Jawgemo specializes in being a teammate and a team player. He always asks for utilities and sets the plays not for himself but for the team.
ROLE: Duelist
Best Agent: Raze
11.Less @loud_less
2022 Valorant Champions (LOUD)
Felipe “Less” Basso was born on February 24, 2005 and is currently playing for Team Vitality.
He is placing greater emphasis on strategic positioning, effective utility usage, and team coordination. That makes him one of an effective sentinel!
ROLE: Sentinel
Best Agent: Killjoy
12. Alfajer @Alfajervl
2023 VCT LOCK//IN (FNATIC) 2023 VCT Masters Tokyo (FNATIC)
Emir Ali “Alfajer” Beder is a professional VALORANT player from Turkey who is currently playing for Fnatic.
Alfajer is known for his aggressive playstyle, exceptional aim, and clutches. He dominates with his high-impact plays.
ROLE: Sentinel
Best Agent: Killjoy
13.Leo @leojannesson
2023 VCT LOCK//IN (FNATIC) 2023 VCT Masters Tokyo (FNATIC)
Leo “Leo” Jannesson is a professional VALORANT player from Sweden who is currently playing for Fnatic.
Known for his aggressive playing style and incredible ability to turn the game around in critical moments. His game-changing plays not only highlight his exceptional skill but also reflect his deep commitment to his team's success.
ROLE: Initiator
Best Agent: Sova
14.ardiis @ardiis
2022 VCT Masters Copenhagen (FunPlus Phoenix)
Ardis “ardiis” Svarenieks is a professional VALORANT player from Latvia who is currently playing for Na’Vi. He started his professional VALORANT career playing with the orgless team fish123 but left to join G2 before fish123 would get picked up by Team Liquid.
Ardiis excels at entry fragging and adapting to the roles needed by the team.
ROLE: Initiator
Best Agent: Sova
15.cNed @cNedf0r
2021 Valorant Champions (Ascend)
Mehmet Yağız “cNed” İpek is a professional VALORANT player. With Acend, he won VALORANT Champions Berlin (the most important and prestigious officially sanctioned VALORANT tournament) at the end of 2021, making him and his teammates the first VALORANT pros to win Champions. Shortly after winning the tournament, he and his teammates signed new contracts with Acend.
cNed being one of the best operator player in Valorant history, from insane aim with the vandal to those impressive flicks with the operator. He displayed his prowess with the operator doing the impossible.
ROLE: Duelist
Best Agent: Jett
