Now that the dust has settled on the release of Counter-Strike 2, it’s time to take a final look back at the iconic CS:GO. With over 11 years of history, the CS:GO esports scene has been home to some extraordinary players. But who among them is the absolute best? We’ve compiled a list of the top five CS:GO players of all time to determine who truly reigns supreme in the world of Counter-Strike.
Top 5 Best CS:GO Players of All Time
5. Christopher ‘GeT_RiGhT’ Alesund
No longer active, the 32-year-old Swede GeT_RiGhT was a real force in the early days of the CS:GO era and is another pioneer of the game, finishing the years 2013 and 2014 as world number 1 and winning 10 MVP medals in that period. He had a 14-year career before calling it quits in 2021 and was one of the key forces in driving the popularity of CS:GO.
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GeT_Right is most well-known for his stint with Ninjas In Pyjamas (NIP), with whom he won one Major and made it to five finals. He also went on the famous 87-game winning streak during his time with NIP at the beginning of CS:GO, a record that stands to this day. While GeT_RiGhT’s form fizzled out beyond those early years of the game, it’s impossible to make a list of the best CS:GO players ever without him.
4. Nikola “NiKo” Kovač
At the helm of one of the strongest rosters of the current era, G2’s Bosnian entry fragger NiKo is always under close scrutiny. Although NiKo’s quality has never been in doubt, until 2023, his career has had lingering questions over his lack of trophies. IEM Katowice 2023 and IEM Cologne 2023 put those concerns to bed, with NiKo picking up two of the biggest prizes the game can afford him.
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The genius of NiKo comes as he frequently puts up AWPer statistics using only a rifle. His mechanics are arguably second to none, and he has the ability to carry his team over the finish line in any given match. Haters will always point to his lack of a CS:GO Major, but for us, the numbers don’t lie. Not only is NiKo one of the best CS:GO players ever, but he’s also the best rifler the game has ever produced, period.
3. Nicolai ‘dev1ce’ Reedtz
The record of dev1ce speaks for itself. No one in CS:GO history received so many honors. He has won an astounding four Majors, been a 19-time MVP, and a two-time Major MVP. He defined the Astralis era, with the team from 2017-2019 changing the way CS:GO’s meta was played forever. No one else on this list can compare in this regard.
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A short, unsuccessful dalliance with NIP,
