As we transition from the group stage to the playoffs of the VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1, we bid farewell to four teams and identify clear favorites for top positions in this event. Regardless of the outcomes, we must not forget the players' contributions to their teams' success—hence, we present to you the top 10 players of the group stage.
10th Place: kamyk from Gentle Mates
Max "kamyk" Rychlewski plays the initiator role. Despite Gentle Mates not showing impressive results in the group stage and exiting the event with a 1-4 match record, kamyk displayed a high level of individual skill, earning him the 10th spot on this list.
Average Stats:
- ACS - 218
- K/D - 1.03
- ADR - 141
9th Place: nAts from Team Liquid
Ayaz "nAts" Akhmetshin is the anchor and captain of Team Liquid. Besides leading the team and giving directions, nAts continues to showcase a high individual level on the pro scene, which has been a key factor in the team's successful performance in the group stage.
Average Stats:
- ACS - 226
- K/D - 1.33
- ADR - 146
8th Place: Wo0t from Heretics
Mert "Wo0t" Alkan is an initiator and secondary duelist for Heretics. Back in 2024, Heretics proved their prowess by securing second place twice at international events. Although the team didn't make it to the VCT 2025: Masters Bangkok this year, they still deliver impressive results. Who knows how things would have turned out without Wo0t.
Average Stats:
- ACS - 233
- K/D - 1.27
- ADR - 148
7th Place: xeus from FUT Esports
Dogan "xeus" Gözgen is a duelist for FUT Esports. The team continues to rank among the strongest in the region. Xeus has firmly established himself in the lineup, showing consistent performance both statistically and in-game. This year, he played a crucial role in their victories, and it seems FUT would be a different team without him.
Average Stats:
- ACS - 234
- K/D - 1.09
- ADR - 149
6th Place: Keiko from Team Liquid
Giorgio "Keiko" Sanassi is a smoker and secondary duelist for Team Liquid. His aggression and consistency helped the team secure victories over KOI, FUT Esports, and Karmine Corp, ensuring a playoff spot. His contributions in each match were significant, and his individual performance was one of the key factors in Team Liquid's success at this stage.
Average Stats:
- ACS - 234
- K/D - 1.19
- ADR - 154
5th Place: LewN from BBL Esports
Burak "LewN" Alkan is a duelist for BBL Esports, who confidently secured a spot among the best players of the VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1 group stage. His aggressive style and consistency helped the team achieve group victories. His confident shooting and contributions to the results make him one of the most notable players of the stage.
Average Stats:
- ACS - 236
- K/D - 1.13
- ADR - 154
4th Place: florescent from Apeks
Ava "florescent" Yujin is a duelist for Apeks, which, although they finished the VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1 group stage without a win, managed to draw attention to their main star's play. Florescent stood out with confident shooting and a high level of individual play. Despite a series of defeats, her performances showed that even in the toughest conditions, one can remain one of the strongest players in the tournament.
Average Stats:
- ACS - 238
- K/D - 1.12
- ADR - 152
3rd Place: marteen from Karmine Corp
Martin "marteen" Patek is a duelist for Karmine Corp, one of the most outstanding players of the VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1 group stage. Thanks to his performance, Karmine Corp managed to reach the playoffs, and in matches against top teams, marteen often remained the main striking force.
Average Stats:
- ACS - 242
- K/D - 1.34
- ADR - 160
2nd Place: kaajak from FNATIC
Average Stats:
- ACS - 245
- K/D - 1.26
- ADR - 159
1st Place: MiniBoo from Heretics
Dominikas "MiniBoo" Lukasevicius is a duelist and the main striking force for Heretics. His aggression and incredible performance helped the team confidently advance to the playoffs without losing a single match. MiniBoo ranked first among all players in all parameters. His confident and vibrant play was the foundation of Heretics' dominance at this stage of the tournament.
Average Stats:
- ACS - 262
- K/D - 1.46
- ADR - 167
VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1 is taking place from March 26 to May 18 in Berlin, Germany. During the event, 12 partner teams are competing for three slots at the VCT 2025: Masters Toronto and two slots at the Esports World Cup 2025. The playoff stage will be held from May 8 to 18, and you can find more details about the group stage results and the schedule of upcoming matches via this link.
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