Top 10 Best Players at BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025: EU Regional Qualifier

CS2

BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, the first Counter-Strike 2 World Championship in North America, has already formed a full list of participants. From the European region, OG, Heroic, Metizport, Nemiga, BetBoom, and B8 have made their way to the main stage of the season. However, behind these collective achievements are individual performances that are worth noting separately.

Someone dragged their team to the playoffs, someone remained stable at the distance, and someone shot at the key moment - we have collected the top ten players of the European RMR who had the greatest impact on the game and deserve special attention.

10. sl3nd (GamerLegion) - 6.5

Final result of the team: 12-14th place (1-3 in the Swiss Stage)

Despite the fact that GamerLegion failed to make it to the next stage of qualification, the young sniper sl3nd was one of the team's brightest moments. His stability and ability to find multikills at critical moments was impressive. Having played 7 maps, sl3nd showed one of the best ADRs among the players who did not make it to the tournament.

Average rating: 6.5
K/D: ~1.06
ADR: ~77.4

BLAST

9. headtr1ck (B8) - 6.5

Final result of the team: qualification through Play-In (6th place)

Headtr1ck became a key factor in B8's breakthrough to the major. In the matches against ENCE and Astralis, it was his individual actions that decided the fate of the rounds. 13 played maps, stable contribution in each match and coolness in the Play-In - that's what gave B8 a chance to prove himself in Austin.

Average rating: 6.5
K/D: ~1.28
ADR: ~77.6

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8. sdy (ENCE) - 6.5

Final result of the team: defeat in the Play-In, did not reach the major

Sdy once again confirmed his status as a veteran of the scene, demonstrating reliability and experience even in difficult moments. As a member of ENCE, he helped the team get to 3-2 in the Swiss Stage, but then lost to B8. Sdy was the leader in ADR in most of the team's maps.

Average rating: 6.5
K/D: ~1.20
ADR: ~82.8

7. story (SAW) - 6.6

Final result of the team: 9-11th place (2-3 in the Swiss Stage)

SAW played the tournament on the edge - two wins, three losses. And despite the elimination, story showed a great sniper game, in particular in the matches against B8 and Fnatic. His play was stable and his contribution was noticeable, even amidst the general dissatisfaction with the team's performance.

Average rating: 6.6
K/D: ~1.16
ADR: ~78.9

PGL

6. MATYS (Fnatic) - 6.8

The final result of the team: 12-14th place (1-3 in the Swiss Stage)

MATYS was the only bright spot in the dark Fnatic tournament. The young player tried to pull the team forward single-handedly, showing the highest ADR in his team and demonstrating stability in every match. However, the team was unable to keep up the pace.

Average rating: 6.8
K/D: ~1.12
ADR: ~95.2

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5. tN1R (HEROIC) - 6.8

Final result of the team: qualification for the major (3-0 in the Swiss Stage)

HEROIC's performance was a pleasant surprise of the tournament, and tN1R was the main engine behind this breakthrough. His offensive play was impressive, and his stats proved that he was not just a support player, but also one of the team's key players.

Average rating: 6.8
K/D: ~1.42
ADR: ~83.0

ESL

4. SunPayus (Heroic) - 6.8

Final result of the team: qualification for the major (3-0 in Swiss Stage)

From the first maps, Heroic's new sniper showed that he was ready to carry the team in major tournaments. In the three matches where Heroic did not lose a single map, SunPayus acted confidently, toughly and efficiently. His game was one of the most stable in the qualifiers.

Average rating: 6.8
K/D: ~1.46
ADR: ~83.4

BLAST

3. dev1ce (Astralis) - 6.9

The team's final result: they did not reach the major (defeat in the Play-In)

The legend is back. Dev1ce once again showed that he remains one of the best players in Europe. As a member of Astralis, he pulled the team to 3-2, but lost to B8 in the decisive match. In 11 maps, he showed a stable shooting form and was the main killer of the team.

Average rating: 6.9
K/D: ~1.35
ADR: ~86.7

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2. Xant3r (Nemiga) - 7.0

Final result of the team: reaching the major (3-1)

Xant3r is in a new team and it works. His game was dominant from the first to the last match. He destroyed opponents in his path, controlled the initiative and helped Nemiga return to the big stage.

Average rating: 7.0
K/D: ~1.24
ADR: ~90.6

ESL

1. zweih (Nemiga) - 7.2

Final result of the team: qualification for the major (3-1 in the Swiss Stage)

Zweih became the main discovery of the qualification. In each of the 6 maps played by Nemiga, he dominated the server. His 0.90 KPR, 98.2 ADR and almost perfect shooting made him the undisputed MVP of the qualifier. He is the driving force behind Nemiga's success in Austin.

Average rating: 7.2
K/D: ~1.30
ADR: ~98.2

ESL

The European qualifier for the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 has once again confirmed that there is plenty of talent in the region. Some of the players have already made history, while others are just starting out. But one thing is for sure: the best of them will soon meet again in battle - this time at the World Championship in Austin. And we will see who is ready for the highest level of confrontation in CS2.