Top 10 Players at The International 2026 by KDA

Top 10 Players at The International 2026 by KDA

The International 2026 has come to a close with Team Spirit claiming the title after defeating PARIVISION in the grand final. Across the tournament, a number of players elevated themselves above the rest with standout individual performances. Here is the top 10 by KDA, based on bo3.gg statistics.

1. Satanic (PARIVISION)
Maps: 24 | KDA: 10.83 / 2.33 / 10.04 | GPM: 862.5

Satanic led the entire tournament in average kills, posting an extraordinary 10.83 per map — the only player in the competition to average above 10.8. Across 24 maps he also contributed 10.04 assists at just 2.33 deaths, cementing himself as the most statistically dominant player at TI15 despite ultimately finishing on the losing side of the grand final.

2. Yatoro ( Team Spirit )
Maps: 29 | KDA: 10.41 / 2.93 / 9.07 | GPM: 859.5

Yatoro was the engine of Team Spirit 's championship run and played more maps than any other player in the top ten at 29. He averaged 10.41 kills and 9.07 assists per map with just 2.93 deaths, combining elite output with the consistency you would expect from a world champion.

3. Lorenof ( Nigma Galaxy )
Maps: 19 | KDA: 9.68 / 3.89 / 11.05 | GPM: 722.3

Lorenof made a strong case as one of the tournament's most impactful players, finishing third in kills at 9.68 per map while leading his position in assists with 11.05 per game. The Nigma Galaxy carry played 19 maps and recorded 3.89 deaths on average.

4. Yuma ( LGD Gaming )
Maps: 16 | KDA: 9.63 / 4.19 / 9.88 | GPM: 746.2

Yuma ranked fourth overall with 9.63 kills per map across 16 games for LGD Gaming . He averaged 9.88 assists alongside 4.19 deaths, and his 746.2 GPM reflects his consistent presence as a key economic resource for his team throughout the tournament.

5. YSR-04E ( Team Resilience )
Maps: 16 | KDA: 9.25 / 5.25 / 9.25 | GPM: 721.1

YSR-04E delivered a symmetrical stat line that stands out in its own right — 9.25 kills and 9.25 assists per map across 16 games for Team Resilience . His 5.25 deaths were the highest among the top five, but his output on both ends of the KDA more than justified his place in this ranking.

6. SumaiL ( Nigma Galaxy )
Maps: 19 | KDA: 8.63 / 4.58 / 10.05 | GPM: 746.2

SumaiL becomes the second Nigma Galaxy player to feature in the top ten, adding to Lorenof 's third-place finish. Over 19 maps he averaged 8.63 kills and 10.05 assists with 4.58 deaths, showcasing the kind of well-rounded performance that made Nigma Galaxy one of the more entertaining teams to watch at TI15.

7. Nisha ( Team Liquid )
Maps: 21 | KDA: 8.38 / 4.33 / 13.14 | GPM: 632.3

Nisha ranks seventh in kills but leads the entire top ten in assists with a remarkable 13.14 per map across 21 games — a number that highlights just how central he was to Team Liquid 's decision-making and teamfighting across the tournament. His 632.3 GPM is the lowest in the top ten, reflecting his more playmaking-oriented role.

8. Pure~ (1w Team)
Maps: 21 | KDA: 8.05 / 4.43 / 10.48 | GPM: 734.8

Pure~ averaged 8.05 kills and 10.48 assists across 21 maps for 1w Team, rounding out a consistently strong individual tournament. His 4.43 deaths per map and 734.8 GPM are respectable numbers for a carry operating at this level of competition.

9. Malr1ne ( Team Falcons )
Maps: 23 | KDA: 8.04 / 4.00 / 9.70 | GPM: 650.2

Malr1ne just edges into ninth place with 8.04 kills per map across 23 games for Team Falcons — the third highest map count in the top ten. He averaged exactly 4.00 deaths and 9.70 assists per game, delivering a reliable and consistent presence throughout a deep tournament run.

10. watson ( Team Yandex )
Maps: 27 | KDA: 8.04 / 2.89 / 8.07 | GPM: 775.6

watson rounds out the top ten with the same 8.04 kill average as Malr1ne , but separates himself with the second lowest death rate in the entire ranking at just 2.89 per map. He played 27 maps — the second highest total in the top ten — and averaged 8.07 assists alongside the highest GPM outside of the top two at 775.6.

The International 2026 took place from August 13 to 23 in Shanghai, China, with teams competing for a prize pool of over $2.9 million that continued to grow throughout the event through the sale of club bundles and commentator packs.