Top 10 Players at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 has come to an end after three weeks of intense and spectacular matches. The champions of the tournament were Vitality, who confidently and deservedly went all the way to the title. Throughout the Major, players showed their maximum level, often deciding the outcome of matches in the most crucial moments. In this article, we have gathered the ten best players of the tournament who had the biggest impact on its course.

StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Player Rankings

This section presents the player rankings of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025. The ranking is based on players’ performances throughout the tournament and their individual statistics. Consistency, the number of maps played, and impact on match results were taken into account. The ranking reflects the overall effectiveness of players at this Major.

Kvem (Passion UA) — 1.21

Passion UA showed a fairly solid result. The team left the tournament in Stage 3 after losing the decisive match against FaZe Clan. Kvem delivered a good performance throughout the event. He played 8 maps with an average rating of 1.21, and his best map was Inferno against Imperial, where he posted a 25–15 K/D and a 1.81 rating.

kyousuke (Falcons) — 1.22

Falcons reached the quarterfinals, and some analysts even predicted them to win their match against Team Spirit, but Falcons lost the series 2–0. For kyousuke, this was a strong tournament with an average rating of 1.22. His best map was Mirage against Imperial with a rating of 2.31, where Falcons secured an easy 13–1 victory.

mzinho (The MongolZ) — 1.22

The MongolZ truly managed to surprise by reaching the playoffs. Many analysts did not believe the team could achieve strong results after replacing Senzu with controlez. However, the Mongolian squad went through the third stage with a 3–1 record, before losing to Vitality in the quarterfinals. mzinho played 7 maps with a 1.22 rating and often won important rounds for his team. His best performance came on Ancient against G2, where he finished with an 18–6 K/D and a 1.84 rating.

w0nderful (NAVI) — 1.23

The Ukrainian AWPer repeatedly won situations for his team when it seemed there were no chances left. Throughout the tournament, w0nderful played aggressively and consistently created advantages for NAVI. The team reached the playoffs but, despite their favorite status, lost 2–1 to FaZe. w0nderful’s best map was Inferno against Vitality with a 1.68 rating, where even in defeat he did everything possible to help his team.

mezii (Vitality) — 1.23

The British player from Vitality won his second Major of the year with the team. mezii finished the tournament with a 1.23 rating, but his best map came in the grand final against FaZe. He completely dominated on Inferno, where FaZe tried to impose their game, but mezii became the hero of the map, ending it with a 23–8 K/D and a 2.00 rating.

bodyy (3DMAX) — 1.25

3DMAX exited the tournament in the third stage with a 1–3 record. Despite being considered by fans and analysts as a team capable of reaching the playoffs, they failed to secure three wins. Nevertheless, bodyy made it into the top 10 players of the tournament with a 1.25 rating over 7 maps. His best map was Inferno against FaZe, which he finished with a 1.76 rating.

KSCERATO (FURIA) — 1.29

Unfortunately, FURIA did not reach the grand final, losing to NAVI in the quarterfinals. According to many commentators and analysts, they were considered potential title contenders. KSCERATO repeatedly saved his team in crucial rounds. His best map of the tournament was Nuke against NAVI in a BO1, where he finished with a 1.94 rating. Because of performances like this, many expected FURIA to overcome NAVI and go further in the title race.

ropz (Vitality) — 1.37

Another Vitality player who helped secure the tournament victory. ropz had an excellent event with an average rating of 1.37. His deep understanding of opponents and round dynamics consistently gave his team an advantage. Despite some struggles in previous tournaments, Vitality managed to fix their mistakes and claim another title. ropz played his best map of the tournament in the grand final on Overpass, finishing it with an impressive 2.89 rating.

ZywOo (Vitality) — 1.38

ZywOo finished StarLadder Budapest Major with a 1.38 rating. In addition, he earned his 28th MVP award overall and his second Major MVP of the year. This makes him a strong candidate for the best player of 2025. The French AWPer has been in phenomenal form throughout the season, often being the key factor in his team’s victories. His best map was Mirage against The MongolZ, where he posted a 2.47 rating and once again proved his status as one of the best players in the world.

donk (Team Spirit) — 1.57

Team Spirit were unable to withstand the pressure from Vitality and were eliminated in the playoffs. donk often becomes the MVP of matches, but sometimes that alone is not enough to secure a win. Throughout the tournament and the entire season, he has shown incredible form. His understanding of the game and opponent positioning is truly impressive. His best map of the tournament came against MOUZ on Mirage, where he finished with a 2.25 rating. donk is a clear example that even a single player with incredible aim cannot guarantee team success.

Summary of Player Performances at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 delivered many exciting matches and strong individual performances. The players on this list had the biggest impact on the tournament and helped their teams in key moments. Vitality’s victory was a logical conclusion to the Major, while both favorites and unexpected playoff teams showcased a very high level of play. This ranking clearly reflects the overall picture of the tournament.