donk Named CS2 Player of the Year by Cybersport.ru Users — Full Results, Rankings, and Player Reactions

Danil “donk” Kryshkovets, the star rifler of Team Spirit, has officially been voted CS2 Player of the Year by Cybersport.ru users. The community-driven poll crowned donk ahead of elite competitors ZywOo and molodoy, highlighting his individual dominance and consistency throughout the 2025 CS2 season.

This ranking reflects fan perception across the global Counter-Strike 2 scene and adds another major accolade to donk’s rapidly growing legacy.

CS2 Player of the Year 2025 — Cybersport.ru Community Ranking

Based on the final vote count, the top three CS2 players of the year are:

1. donk (Team Spirit) — 53% of the votes

2. ZywOo (Team Vitality) — 31%

3. molodoy (FURIA Esports) — 7%

The remaining votes were distributed among other nominees, but the race at the top quickly narrowed to donk versus ZywOo.

Why donk Won: Impact, Consistency, and Iconic Moments

The Cybersport.ru audience rewarded donk not only for raw statistics, but for round-winning impact and highlight-defining plays across multiple elite-tier tournaments.

Key factors behind donk’s victory:

Repeated MVP-level performances at international CS2 events

High mechanical consistency against top-tier opposition

Strong late-round decision-making and clutch presence

Multiple fan-voted highlights, including a 1v5 clutch against Team Vitality

That legendary clutch was later voted CS2 Highlight of the Year, reinforcing donk’s reputation as one of the most explosive players in the current meta.

ZywOo’s Case: Major Titles but Second Place in the Vote

Despite finishing second in the poll, ZywOo enjoyed one of the most decorated seasons of his career. Together with Team Vitality, he won two CS2 Major championships, securing the team’s place at the top of the competitive hierarchy.

However, the Cybersport.ru vote shows that fan awards don’t always mirror trophy counts. While Vitality dominated on the biggest stages, many voters prioritized individual round-to-round influence over team silverware when choosing Player of the Year.

molodoy: Breakthrough Star of CS2 in 2025

molodoy completed the podium after a breakout season with FURIA Esports. His aggressive AWPing and rapid adaptation to tier-one CS2 earned him the Breakthrough Player of the Year title in a separate Cybersport.ru poll.

By the end of the season, molodoy had already secured multiple tournament wins and established himself as one of the most promising young players in the international scene.

Related CS2 Awards: Team of the Year and More

The Cybersport.ru year-end rankings painted a broader picture of the competitive landscape:

Team Vitality — CS2 Team of the Year, winning over 70% of the vote

molodoy — Breakthrough Player of the Year

donk — Player of the Year and Highlight of the Year

Together, these results underline how individual brilliance, team dominance, and rising talent shaped the CS2 season.

donk on Competition, Growth, and the Best Team Debate

In interviews throughout the season, donk emphasized that personal awards are secondary to beating the strongest opponents:

“We need to beat Vitality to truly become the best team in the world.”

He has also spoken openly about evolving from a highlight-focused prodigy into a more team-oriented player, prioritizing structured wins over individual plays.