Top 10 Best Players at VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1

VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1 has concluded, and three teams — Fnatic , Team Heretics , and Team Liquid — have secured slots at the VCT 2025: Masters Toronto. However, it wasn't just team achievements that set the pace of the competition. Individual player performances often determined the outcome of rounds — and even entire series.

Here are the top 10 players from Stage 1 based on ACS, K/D, and ADR. The teams they represented during the tournament are indicated in parentheses.

10th Place: Ugur "Ruxic" Güç
Team NAVI finished in 5th–6th place, and Ruxic emerged as a tournament revelation — showcasing high damage and consistent play against top-tier teams.

ACS: 226
K/D: 0.79
ADR: 136.74
Maps: 20

9th Place: Enes "RieNs" Ejderli
Heretics secured a top-2 finish in Stage 1, and RieNs' contribution to this success cannot be overstated. He was often a clutch anchor and supported his teammates' aggressive playstyle.

ACS: 206
K/D: 0.74
ADR: 139.58
Maps: 20

8th Place: Emir Ali "Alfajer" Beder
Fnatic won Stage 1, and Alfajer was one of the reasons behind their dominance. Experienced and composed, he consistently took advantageous positions on the map and punished any mistakes.

ACS: 222.1
K/D: 0.8
ADR: 142.90
Maps: 22

7th Place: Giorgio "Keiko" Sanassi
Although Team Liquid did not make it to the grand final, Keiko appeared confident. His playstyle — aggression with control — made him a constant threat on the map.

ACS: 218.3
K/D: 0.8
ADR: 141.88
Maps: 25

6th Place: Burak "LewN" Alkan
BBL Esports finished in 4th place, and LewN proved himself as a strong duelist. He often initiated and closed rounds in favor of his team.

ACS: 215.2
K/D: 0.77
ADR: 140.98
Maps: 22

5th Place: Doğan "xeus" Gözgen
FUT Esports exited the tournament in the quarterfinals, but xeus displayed outstanding individual play. One of the most aggressive players in Stage 1 with a high K/D and contribution to opening frags.

ACS: 220.4
K/D: 0.82
ADR: 137.18
Maps: 19

4th Place: Ayaz "nAts" Akhmetshin
Nats once again proves why he is considered one of the best players in EMEA. Excellent game sense, map control, and consistent damage.

ACS: 215.7
K/D: 0.78
ADR: 142.51
Maps: 25

3rd Place: Mert "Wo0t" Alkan
Wo0t was a pillar for Team Heretics on their way to second place. His entry potential and consistency allowed the team to overcome even the toughest opponents.

ACS: 213.8
K/D: 0.75
ADR: 141.89
Maps: 22

2nd Place: Dominikas "MiniBoo" Lukashevicius
MiniBoo was the engine driving Heretics forward. Excellent accuracy, smart positioning, and incredible stability in numbers.

ACS: 225.5
K/D: 0.81
ADR: 151.34
Maps: 22

1st Place: Kajetan "kaajak" Haremski
Kaajak is the standout discovery of Stage 1. Although he has been playing under the Fnatic banner for only six months, he became the main driving force of the champions.

ACS: 243.1
K/D: 0.87
ADR: 160.65
Maps: 22

VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1 has come to an end. Ahead of us are the VCT 2025: Masters Toronto and the Esports World Cup 2025, where the best of the best will take the stage once more. Keep an eye on the performances of top players and new stars who might shake up the meta.