Most fans who follow the professional scene have their idols among the dozens of different esports players, so the definition of the best player is subjective for each individual. Some eagerly support their favorite player from their region, for others, the best player is the one they have been following since the beginning of their career, and for others, it's the player who excelled in a major tournament, surpassing other professionals. Today, we will discuss who the best player in the world is according to our editorial team and why. It's worth mentioning that ahead of us lies Valorant Champions 2023, after which new favorites and the best players will emerge.
First and foremost, one should pay attention to the KD value, which stands for the kill-to-death ratio. For example, let's take the grand final of Masters Tokyo 2023, in the match between Fnatic and Evil Geniuses, the most successful player was Alfajer from the first team, and his KD was 65/42 after three maps. Does this mean that Alfajer is the best player in the world? No, while KD is important, it's not the main criterion for determining the best player.
Equally important is a player's track record. If a professional has an excellent KD in every match but hasn't won any tournaments, then clearly something is missing, and they cannot be considered the best. Again, this is not the sole criterion. For example, let's take Saadhak, the captain of the LOUD team. He has a victory at the World Championship in 2022, 2nd place at VCT 2023: LOCK//IN São Paulo, and a victory in the regular season of VCT 2023: Americas League. A good resume, but this time the problem lies with his KD stats; in an important match during the grand final of LOCK//IN São Paulo, he played with a negative KD.
Another important characteristic when choosing the best player is their ability to play in the required role. For example, let's take NRG's player - s0m, who is known as the best controller in the world, around whom NRG has built their team. Indeed, his play on Omen is mesmerizing, and he may truly be deserving of the title of the best controller. However, he has issues with the previous criteria; since the beginning of his career, he hasn't been able to boast victories in major tournaments, and his KD values vary greatly. In one match, he may sit at the bottom of the scoreboard, while in another, he might be the MVP of the match.
The Best Player according to our editorial team
Leo Jannesson has everything it takes to hold the title of the best player. Among his achievements are victories in tournaments such as VCT 2023: LOCK//IN São Paulo and VCT 2023: Masters Tokyo, as well as 2nd place after the conclusion of the regular season of VCT 2023: EMEA League.
Additionally, he consistently shows good results in KD on major tournaments. Although not always at the top, he is consistently among the best in the leaderboard. For example, during the grand final of VCT 2023: LOCK//IN São Paulo.
Leo has also gained fame not only among ordinary fans but also among professional players. Yay, a former OpTic Gaming player, who was a finalist in the World Championship in 2022 and a winner of VCT 2022: Masters - Reykjavík, recently named Leo the best player of the present time and expressed a desire to play alongside him on the same team. You can read more about this in our material.
Let's remind ourselves that determining the best player is subjective, and everyone defines it based on different criteria. Keep reading our website to learn about our editorial team's opinions on other topics of your interest. Moreover, we always provide fresh news about Valorant, match results, and tournament schedules.
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