donk Says He Will Break ZywOo’s MVP Record in CS2

Team Spirit star Danil “donk” Kryshkovets believes he can eventually surpass Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut in the number of HLTV MVP medals — currently the most prestigious individual award in professional Counter-Strike 2 (CS2).

The young rifler made the bold statement in a social media poll conducted by ESL. When asked if anyone would ever break ZywOo’s MVP record, donk confidently replied “Yes,” and when asked if it would be him, he answered “Yes.”

The remark sparked discussion across the CS2 community, as ZywOo currently holds the all-time record for MVP awards in Counter-Strike history.

ZywOo Holds the All-Time MVP Record in Counter-Strike

Vitality superstar ZywOo recently reached a historic milestone by winning his 30th HLTV MVP medal at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026, extending his lead over all other players.

The French star has dominated the Counter-Strike scene since 2019 and is widely considered one of the greatest players in the game’s history. Among his achievements:

30 HLTV MVP medals — the highest total ever

4× HLTV Player of the Year (2019, 2020, 2023, 2025)

3 Major championships and 3 Major MVP awards

ESL Grand Slam champion with Team Vitality

ZywOo also entered 2026 in exceptional form, winning MVP at IEM Kraków 2026 with a 1.59 tournament rating, the best Big Event performance of his career.

donk’s Rapid Rise in Counter-Strike 2

Although ZywOo’s record appears difficult to reach, donk’s career trajectory has been extraordinary.

The Team Spirit player already has 10 MVP medals, an impressive total for someone at such an early stage of his career.

His fast start is particularly notable when compared with ZywOo’s early years — at the same age, the French star had around five MVP medals, meaning donk’s pace is currently faster.

Since bursting onto the international scene, donk has become known for:

aggressive rifling and high mechanical skill

exceptional impact rounds

dominating tournament performances

His performances helped Team Spirit win major events and pushed him into the conversation for the best CS2 player in the world.

Rivalry Between donk and ZywOo

Despite the rivalry narrative, donk has repeatedly expressed respect for the Vitality superstar.

Earlier in 2026, he acknowledged that ZywOo deserved the No.1 player ranking for 2025, noting that the French player’s consistency and tournament wins justified the award.

That respect has not stopped donk from setting ambitious goals for his own career.

If he continues winning events and earning MVP medals, the Russian star could eventually challenge ZywOo’s historic total — though reaching 30 MVP awards will likely take many years.

Can Anyone Break ZywOo’s MVP Record?

For now, ZywOo’s record remains one of the hardest achievements in Counter-Strike esports to beat.

The French player accumulated his MVP medals over nearly seven years of elite performances, with his most dominant season coming in 2025, when he won eight MVP awards in a single year.

Still, donk’s confidence shows the mentality required to compete at the top level of CS2.

If his trajectory continues, the donk vs ZywOo rivalry could define the next era of Counter-Strike esports.