Ádám “torzsi” Torzsás Ranked 17th in HLTV’s Top 20 Players of 2025 — A Breakthrough Year for the Hungarian AWPer

Ádám “torzsi” Torzsás Ranked 17th in HLTV’s Top 20 Players of 2025 — A Breakthrough Year for the Hungarian AWPer

Hungarian Counter-Strike 2 AWPer Ádám “torzsi” Torzsás has been ranked 17th in the HLTV Top 20 Players of 2025, released as part of HLTV’s annual individual player awards presented by 1xBET and SkinClub. This marks the 23-year-old’s second consecutive appearance on the prestigious year-end list and represents an improvement over his 20th-place finish in 2024. 

The Top 20 ranking system is one of the Counter-Strike community’s most widely respected individual accolades. Players are evaluated on their performance across the competitive year, with emphasis on statistics, impact in high-tier events, performance against top opponents, and crucial contributions to deep tournament runs. 

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A Season Defined by Peaks, EVP Awards, and Deep Runs

Torzsi’s 2025 campaign was characterized by several standout moments that elevated his standing among the world’s elite players. Across the year, he was a key factor in MOUZ’s frequent appearances in grand finals, collecting four Exceptionally Valuable Player (EVP) awards — a noteworthy achievement even among high-caliber players. One of these EVPs came at IEM Cologne 2025, where MOUZ reached the final against some of the toughest competition in the CS2 ecosystem. 

His consistent contributions helped MOUZ make at least five runs to grand finals throughout 2025, showcasing his ability to perform at the highest level and under intense pressure. These peaks are central to understanding why HLTV’s panel placed him inside the Top 20. 

According to aggregated statistics from HLTV, torzsi maintained an above-average performance throughout the year, finishing with a rating just over 1.07 across 191 maps played — a solid indicator of consistent impact at major LAN and online events. 

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The Hungarian Force Behind MOUZ’s Success

Torzsi has been an integral member of MOUZ, one of the longstanding organisations in the European CS2 scene. Representing the team’s sniping role, torzsi often provided the decisive edge in tough matchups against top-tier opponents. According to contextual data, about 72% of his maps in 2025 came against top-10 ranked teams, with 49% against top-5 opponents — figures that reflect the challenging slate he faced compared to his 2024 season.

These demanding matchups explain why maintaining high performance in 2025 was particularly impressive: playing against elite opposition means that every strong series carries extra weight in year-end rankings. 

While some observers thought torzsi might have finished even higher, he himself acknowledged that consistency in the late stages of the season could have boosted his ranking further. According to comments shared around the ranking release, torzsi expressed mild disappointment that he wasn’t able to bring his peak form all the way through the final months — a sentiment echoed by portions of the community. 

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Context Within the 2025 Top 20 List

Torzsi’s #17 ranking places him among some of the most elite names in Counter-Strike 2, reflecting not just individual excellence but also his relevance within MOUZ’s tactical identity. The overall list contains stars from a wide range of teams, both traditional powerhouses and emerging contenders. For example:

• Nikola “NiKo” Kovač, a veteran presence on teams like Falcons / G2, placed at 18th in the 2025 ranking.

• Mihai “iM” Ivan ranked 19th, and Valeriy “b1t” Vakhovskiy placed 20th, highlighting the global diversity and talent present across the season’s elite performers.

This context underscores how competitive the 2025 landscape was — top talent around the world delivered strong campaigns and consistent, multifaceted performances across multiple events.

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Career Path: From V4 Future Sports Festival to the Top 20

Torzsi’s climb to the Top 20 is rooted in his early breakout at the V4 Future Sports Festival 2019 in Budapest. Competing with GAMERZONE, his performance — including a high 1.18 rating and a map win over international competition — helped launch his professional career. 

He then joined Hungarian powerhouse Salamander, and later Budapest Five, where he continued to hone his skills against strong European opponents. These formative experiences built the foundation for him to excel on a larger stage with MOUZ. 

His first Top 20 appearance in 2024 (finishing 20th) already signalled his potential, and 2025’s leap to 17th confirmed his growing consistency and impact on MOUZ’s results. 

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What the Future Holds

Looking forward to the 2026 season, torzsi has publicly stated his ambitions to continue improving, with goals that include winning a Major title, lifting multiple trophies, and becoming even more consistent as both a player and competitor. These aspirations reflect a mindset shared by many of the world’s elite athletes — one that emphasizes growth, resilience, and dominance on the biggest stages. 

As 2025 fades into history, torzsi’s performance will stand as one of the year’s defining stories: a player who rose through the ranks to make his mark on a global scale, earning recognition among the very best in the world. His 17th place finish in the HLTV Top 20 of 2025 is not just a testament to his individual skill but also to his contribution to MOUZ’s competitive identity and to Hungary’s presence in international Counter-Strike.