Following the rank reset with the release of a new Episode in Valorant, players from various regions are quickly trying to regain and surpass their achievements in competitive mode. At the start of Episode 9, the first to accomplish this in the European region was Ukrainian professional player Eugene "MonOkson" Nosko.

This was first reported by the Telegram channel VLR UA, which congratulated the player on his achievement. On July 2nd, MonOkson himself posted on his official social networks, informing his followers that he planned to become the top player in Europe. At that time, he held the 6th position with an overall rating of 580, but by the next day, the professional had achieved his goal. Now, his nickname occupies the first position in the Valorant ranking table, as well as on the website Tracker.gg, which tracks rank statistics.

Eugene "MonOkson" Nosko is a 20-year-old Ukrainian professional player who has been competing in the Valorant scene since 2020. He spent his first two years in lesser-known stacks, participating in various events. Starting in 2022, MonOkson played in tier-2 Challengers league tournaments in different regions, such as Portugal, Italy, and others. The last event Eugene participated in was the NAVI VALORANT SUMMER SHOWDOWN, where his team, Sila4i, finished in second place.

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