kassad Says m0NESY Is the Best AWPer in Counter-Strike History

Falcons Star m0NESY Receives Huge Praise From kassad

Counter-Strike analyst Aleksandar “kassad” Trifunović believes Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov has already become the greatest AWPer in Counter-Strike history. The statement quickly sparked debate across the CS2 community, especially considering the legendary status of players like s1mple, ZywOo, dev1ce, FalleN, and kennyS.

Posting on social media, kassad called the Team Falcons sniper “the best AWPer in the history of any Counter-Strike version” and described him as “probably the closest thing to a perfect AWP player.” He also pointed out that m0NESY is still only 21 years old, making his current level even more impressive.

m0NESY’s Rise From G2 Wonderkid to Falcons Superstar

m0NESY first became a global CS:GO sensation after joining G2 Esports from NAVI Junior in 2022. Despite his young age, he immediately established himself as one of the most mechanically gifted AWPers in professional Counter-Strike.

His consistency is reflected in HLTV’s yearly Top 20 rankings:

• #7 in 2022
• #4 in 2023
• #2 in 2024
• #4 in 2025

The Russian sniper also won HLTV’s AWPer of the Year award for 2024, finishing ahead of Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut and Dmitry “sh1ro” Sokolov.

According to HLTV statistics, m0NESY currently maintains one of the highest long-term ratings among elite CS2 players, combining aggressive rifling-level mechanics with elite AWP impact.

Falcons Transfer Became One of the Biggest CS2 Moves

In April 2025, Team Falcons officially signed m0NESY from G2 Esports in one of the biggest roster moves in Counter-Strike history.

The transfer reunited him with Nikola “NiKo” Kovač, his former G2 teammate. Speaking after the move, m0NESY admitted that playing with NiKo again “feels different” because of their chemistry and experience together.

The Falcons superteam later became even stronger after the organization signed legendary in-game leader Finn “karrigan” Andersen in 2026, creating one of the most star-studded rosters in CS2.

What Makes m0NESY Different From Other CS2 AWPers?

Unlike traditional passive snipers, m0NESY built his reputation on hyper-aggressive plays, fast reactions, and constant pressure.

In previous interviews, he explained that he does not like simply waiting behind teammates for openings. Instead, he wants to actively create advantages, take map control, and become the difference-maker in crucial rounds.

That fearless approach helped produce some of the most viral highlights in modern Counter-Strike, including impossible flicks, no-scopes, and clutch performances on the biggest stages.

CS2 Community Still Debates the Greatest AWPer Ever

Despite kassad’s strong statement, the debate over the greatest AWPer in Counter-Strike history remains open.

Many fans still consider Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev the most dominant sniper ever due to his longevity, MVP count, and peak individual level. Others continue to support ZywOo, dev1ce, or legendary CS:GO stars like FalleN and kennyS.

Interestingly, m0NESY himself previously ranked s1mple as the greatest AWPer of all time in his personal tier list.

Still, many analysts believe m0NESY could eventually surpass every previous generation if he maintains his current trajectory in CS2.

Why kassad’s Statement Matters

kassad has been one of the most vocal analysts in Counter-Strike for years, and his opinion carries weight inside the professional scene. Calling m0NESY the greatest AWPer ever is not simply social media hype — it reflects how highly elite analysts rate the Falcons star’s mechanics, decision-making, and overall impact.

With CS2 continuing to evolve and m0NESY still entering his prime years, the conversation around the best AWPer in Counter-Strike history may only become louder in the coming seasons.