Top 10 Best Players of IEM Melbourne 2025

IEM Melbourne 2025 was not just another tournament, but a real showcase for a new era in CS2 . Vitality won the title, Falcons almost rewrote history, and fans in the Australian Rod Laver Arena saw exciting matches, emotional clashes, and the birth of new stars. In this article, we highlight the top 10 best players of the tournament based on statistics, team achievements, and contribution to the result.

10. flameZ ( Vitality ) - 6.3
The final result of the team: 1st place

While the main focus was on ZywOo and ropz , flameZ was quietly doing his job at the highest level. He maintained pressure at important moments on Mirage and Nuke, helping Vitality to easily deal with their opponents. His average damage of 76.74 and stable rating of 6.3 reflect the importance of his presence on the server.

Average performance:

Rating: 6.3
K/D: 0.73
ADR: 76.74

9. ultimate (Liquid) - 6.3
The final result of the team: 5th-6th place

Despite the defeat in the quarterfinals by The MongolZ , ultimate left a significant mark on IEM Melbourne 2025. It stood out for its stability in the group stage, where Liquid beat NAVI and Virtus.pro . His K/D of 0.74 and ADR of 72.20 proved that even in difficult matches, he could keep the level. ultimate was one of the Liquid players who looked convincing even in losing maps.

Average performance:

Rating: 6.3
K/D: 0.74
ADR: 72.2

8. Nertz (Liquid) - 6.4
The final result of the team: 5th-6th place

Nertz adapted instantly after moving to Liquid. He was the team leader in terms of multikills and showed a high level of stability. He failed to bring Liquid to the playoffs against The MongolZ , but his average ADR of 82.57 and rating of 6.4 left a pleasant impression. His play on Anubis is especially noteworthy, where he pulled out rounds for the team.

Average performance:

Rating: 6.4
K/D: 0.73
ADR: 82.57

7. Twistzz (Liquid) - 6.4
The final result of the team: 5th-6th place

Twistzz 's return to Liquid can be considered a success. He became one of the most consistent players in the tournament, showing a K/D of 0.72 and excellent play in crucial moments, especially on Inferno. His experience helped the team break through the bottom bracket and win the decisive match against NAVI in the group stage.

Average performance:

Rating: 6.4
K/D: 0.72
ADR: 81.70

6. NiKo ( Falcons ) - 6.4
The final result of the team: 2nd place

NiKo became the heart and soul of Falcons at this tournament. He impressed with his aggression on Dust2 against Mouz in the semifinals, won MVP on Nuke, and remained stable even in the final against Vitality . His incredible Impact on the game (1.56 Impact ) and ADR of 81.29 confirm that NiKo is still at the top of the world CS2 .

Average performance:

Rating: 6.4
K/D: 0.73
ADR: 81.29

5. Spinx ( Mouz ) - 6.5
The final result of the team: 3-4 place

After joining Mouz , Spinx was able to quickly become a mainstay of the new team. In the matches against The MongolZ and in the group stage, he showed a solid level of play. Despite the team's weak performance in the semifinals against Falcons , his ADR of 87.18 and strong performances on Nuke and Mirage allowed him to reach the top 6.

Average performance:

Rating: 6.5
K/D: 0.74
ADR: 87.18

4. m0NESY ( Falcons ) - 6.7
The final result of the team: 2nd place

The move of m0NESY to Falcons was one of the main sensations of the season. At IEM Melbourne 2025, he proved his class by performing brilliantly in crucial moments: from epic 4Ks on Nuke to consistent aggression on Dust2 against Mouz . He had a 6.7 rating and made a huge contribution to the team's run to the finals.

Average performance:

Rating: 6.7
K/D: 0.78
ADR: 75.72

3. REZ ( GamerLegion ) - 6.8
The final result of the team: 5th-6th place

REZ has become one of the best players in GamerLegion . His stability in the group stage, excellent opening rate and multi-kills helped the team win against Complexity and FaZe. Although the playoff performance was challenging, REZ finished the tournament with an excellent ADR of 83.51.

Average performance:

Rating: 6.8
K/D: 0.79
ADR: 83.51

2. ropz ( Vitality ) - 7.0
The final result of the team: 1st place

ropz was a perfect complement to Vitality , adding even more coolness and clarity to the team's clutches. His performances on Mirage and Nuke against The MongolZ and Falcons were flawless, with a rating of 7.0 and an average damage of 83.09.

Average performance:

Rating: 7.0
K/D: 0.82
ADR: 83.09

1. ZywOo ( Vitality ) - 7.3
The final result of the team: 1st place

ZywOo was unattainable for the opponents. His dominance began in the group stage and reached its peak in the final against Falcons , where he completely destroyed any hopes of a comeback. With a rating of 7.3, an ADR of 90.84, and many multi-kills, the Frenchman once again confirmed his status as the best player in the world.

Average performance:

Rating: 7.3
K/D: 0.84
ADR: 90.84

IEM Melbourne 2025 confirmed the thesis that individual skill has a huge Impact on team success. Vitality clinched the ESL Grand Slam title, Falcons fought hard to the end, and new talents like REZ and ultimate showed that they are ready to challenge the best.

There are still many great events ahead, but we can already tell: CS2 has found its new heroes, and the fight is just beginning.