HLTV Top 20 Players of 2025: Senzu Ranked #13 and Admits Disappointment

Azbayar “Senzu” Munkhbold has secured 13th place in the HLTV.org Top 20 Players of 2025 ranking for Counter-Strike 2. Despite this being the highest individual achievement of his career, the Mongolian star admitted that the result left him with mixed emotions.

“I’m more disappointed in myself, although the result overall isn’t bad. Honestly, I don’t even know what to say,”
Senzu wrote on social media following the ranking announcement.

The HLTV Top 20 list is being revealed gradually, with the #1 player of 2025 set to be announced during the HLTV Awards 2025 ceremony on January 10, 2026, in Belgrade.

Why Senzu Finished #13 in the HLTV Top 20

According to HLTV’s official breakdown, Senzu’s 2025 season combined elite individual performance with significant off-server turbulence. While his impact remained among the best in the world statistically, his year was disrupted by internal issues within The MongolZ.

Midway through the season, Senzu stepped away from the active roster, later clarifying that the decision was entirely his own. He also publicly stated that he had received salary payments for only two out of six months, adding that teammate Machinegun faced similar issues. These revelations sparked wide discussion across the CS2 community.

The MongolZ After Senzu: Roster Changes and Results

Senzu’s departure triggered a turbulent period for The MongolZ, despite the team already having one of the most successful years in its history.

Related confirmed developments:

October 22, 2025 — The MongolZ officially bench Senzu, a move that surprised fans given the team’s recent success.

At that point, the roster had already won the Esports World Cup, reached the Major grand final, and climbed to #1 in the world rankings.

Techno, commenting on the situation later, stated that the team managed to stabilize and continue competing at a high level despite doubts surrounding Senzu’s exit.

Stand-in controlez temporarily filled the role, participating in three events and posting a 1.05 average rating.

December 31, 2025 — The MongolZ announced cobrazera as the permanent replacement heading into the 2026 season.

Ranking Verdict: A Career Peak With a Bitter Aftertaste

HLTV Rank: #13
Player: Azbayar “Senzu” Munkhbold
Year: 2025
Key Theme: World-class performance overshadowed by internal conflict and an unexpected roster split

Senzu’s placement confirms his status as one of the best CS2 riflers of 2025, but his own reaction highlights how personal expectations often exceed even Top 20 recognition. As HLTV continues to unveil the remaining names, Senzu’s #13 finish stands as both a milestone and a reminder of how volatile top-tier Counter-Strike careers can be.