The first stage of VCT 2025 has concluded, resulting in a global ranking of players with the highest kill-to-death (K/D) ratio. The list includes the top representatives from all VCT regions who have played at least 100 rounds—from EMEA to the Americas and Asia. This makes the ranking highly objective and a clear reflection of individual player skill worldwide.

The absolute leader is Kaajak from FNATIC, with a 1.38 K/D. His confident and consistent gameplay not only helped the team advance to the playoffs through the Grand Final of VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1 but also made him the player with the highest K/D across all regions.

The complete global top-10:

1. Kaajak — 1.38
2. aspas — 1.35
3. lukxo — 1.34
4. slowly — 1.32
5. marteen — 1.31
6. Cryocells — 1.31
7. Jemkin — 1.30
8. Rarga — 1.29
9. Vo0kashu — 1.29
10. Flashback — 1.29

In cases of tied K/D ratios, priority was given to players with a higher ACS (average combat score). This approach allows for an assessment of not just effectiveness, but also the contribution to the outcome of each round.

The results of Stage 1 have shown how intense and competitive international Valorant has become. Kaajak and the other top-10 participants have set a high standard for the entire season. Onward to VCT 2025: Masters Toronto!