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who is the best pro player?
Our CS:GO guide to the best players in the world 2019 highlights our pick of the best professional players in the game.
While the majority of professional CS:GO players deserve serious respect for their impressive skills, there are a select few who stand head and shoulders above the rest, reaching true legendary status. CS:GO may be a game that relies on the lightning reflexes, solid communication and synergy of a strong team, but that doesn’t mean that individuals cannot shine in their own rights.
We’ve selected our top five players, basing our decisions on raw talent, consistency across multiple tournaments and their impact on esports overall. These players will indisputably be remembered for the marks they’ve made in CS:GO history, and for many of them, it’s a case of just getting started...
This article contains additional reporting by Emma Matthews.
We'll update this list as the year progresses, so stay tuned for updates!
Nicolai ‘dev1ce’ Reedtz
Role: AWPer
Current Team: Astralis
Years Active: 2013-Present
A first-class champion at the recent FACEIT Major in London 2018, Nicolai ‘dev1ce’ Reedtz almost didn’t become the professional CS:GO player that we know him as today.
Initially very interested in both Counter-Strike and Badminton as his two main hobbies, it was actually a knee injury that pushed him to knuckle down and focus entirely on CS:GO. Since joining the scene, he has played for a number of teams, most notably Team Dignitas, Team SoloMid and his current team, Astralis.
Widely respected for his proficiency with the AWP, dev1ce is known for holding tight angles with the sniper rifle, as well as hitting incredible no-scopes. These skills were recognised by his recent reward of MVP (Most Valuable Player) at the 2018 FACEIT Major. His anticipation of others’ strategies and positioning, combined with his confidence and game-sense render him a force to be reckoned with on most maps.
While dev1ce’s natural talent is obvious, he also takes training very seriously and has matured considerably over the past few years. Reportedly difficult to control earlier on his career, dev1ce has grown into a more disciplined CS:GO player with his experience and understanding of the game elevating his value as a team member. Fresh from his major win, it’ll be exciting to see what he achieves next.