Top 10 Best Players at IEM Cologne 2025 Group Stage

The group stage of IEM Cologne 2025 has concluded, resulting in the top 6 teams advancing to the next stage. Two teams have secured spots in the semifinals, while the remaining four have made it to the quarterfinals. In this article, we present the top 10 players of the IEM Cologne 2025 group stage according to bo3.gg.

10. Ali "Wicadia" Haidar Yalcin – 6.6
Player from aurora , Wicadia had a solid group stage, playing 6 maps without dropping below an average level. He contributed to the team's victories, but the team was eliminated in the lower bracket semifinals. His performance was particularly memorable against FaZe and NIP, where he didn't receive MVP but earned the EVP in the FaZe match, and showcased excellent play against NIP.

Average stats:

Rating: 6.6
KPR: 0.83
ADR: 87.42

9. Danil "molodoy" Golubenko – 6.6
Sniper for FURIA Esports , molodoy played 9 maps and delivered a mature performance. The team advanced to the next stage through the lower bracket, with molodoy making a significant impact with his sniper rifle, especially in the match against G2 to secure a playoff spot.

Average stats:

Rating: 6.6
KPR: 0.74
ADR: 71.91

8. David "frozen" Cernansky – 6.6
Player for FaZe, frozen was a key player during the group stage, though the team fell just short of the playoffs. Over 9 maps, he demonstrated reliability and precision, notably in the match against NAVI in the upper bracket, where he earned an EVP.

Average stats:

Rating: 6.6
KPR: 0.76
ADR: 80.51

7. William "mezii" Merriman – 6.6
Player for Vitality , mezii played 6 maps and was one of the team's most consistent players. His composure and gameplay helped Vitality advance directly to the semifinals. He particularly shone in the match against Astralis, where he received an EVP.

Average stats:

Rating: 6.6
KPR: 0.78
ADR: 76.76

6. Azbayar "Senzu" Munkhbold – 6.7
Player for The MongolZ , Senzu played 6 maps and emerged as one of the team's leaders. His experience and confident shooting helped The MongolZ advance to the playoffs in the quarterfinals via the upper bracket. He was particularly outstanding in the match against Falcons , earning MVP honors.

Average stats:

Rating: 6.7
KPR: 0.83
ADR: 88.08

5. Mihai "iM" Ivan – 7.0
Player for NAVI, iM played 10 maps in the group stage, where his consistent play was crucial for the team's playoff advancement through the lower bracket. He made a significant contribution in victories over FaZe in the lower bracket and against Mouz , where despite the team's loss, he earned MVP.

Average stats:

Rating: 7.0
KPR: 0.85
ADR: 90.55

4. Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut – 7.0
The legendary sniper for Vitality , ZywOo had another strong group stage, playing 6 maps. His activity on the map and consistency in positional duels allowed Vitality to advance further. He particularly stood out in the match against The MongolZ .

Average stats:

Rating: 7.0
KPR: 0.86
ADR: 92.91

3. Dmitry "sh1ro" Sokolov – 7.0
Sniper for Spirit , sh1ro once again proved to be one of the most reliable players. Over 7 maps, he displayed discipline, precision, and composure in clutch situations. His contribution was particularly notable in the match against Heroic , where he maintained initiative.

Average stats:

Rating: 7.0
KPR: 0.89
ADR: 83.77

2. Maksim "kyousuke" Lukin – 7.2
The talent from Falcons , kyousuke showcased excellent form throughout all 7 maps of the group stage. His style of aggression and pure mechanical skill were decisive factors in the victory over GamerLegion , and he also performed well against FURIA Esports and The MongolZ , earning MVP against the former despite losing.

Average stats:

Rating: 7.2
KPR: 0.94
ADR: 94.96

1. Danil "donk" Kryshkovets – 7.7
The prodigy from Spirit , donk played 7 maps and became the true engine of his team. His map pressure, powerful shooting, and exceptional stability propelled Spirit directly to the semifinals. He performed well in matches against Mouz and aurora .

Average stats:

Rating: 7.7
KPR: 0.99
ADR: 108.52

IEM Cologne 2025 takes place from July 23 to August 3 in Germany , with a prize pool of $1,000,000.