KSCERATO Ranked #9 in HLTV Top 20 Players of 2025 After MVP Season With FURIA

KSCERATO has been ranked #9 in HLTV’s Top 20 Players of 2025, marking one of the strongest years of his career and confirming his status as the cornerstone of FURIA during their most successful season in the CS2 era.

The Brazilian rifler matched his career-best Top 20 placement thanks to elite consistency, multiple Big Event awards, and his first-ever MVP title, finally pairing individual dominance with international trophies.

Why HLTV Ranked KSCERATO #9 in 2025

According to HLTV, KSCERATO’s ranking was driven by a rare mix of year-long statistical stability and late-season tournament impact.

Key factors behind the #9 placement:

Best or second-best player for FURIA in all four title wins

1.20 overall HLTV rating across 2025

EVP awards at multiple Big Events

MVP at Thunderpick World Championship Finals

HLTV highlighted that while KSCERATO lacked a “super-elite EVP” compared to higher-ranked players, his reliability against top opposition and in arena matches separated him from most of the field.

KSCERATO’s 2025 Stats That Secured a Top 10 Finish

KSCERATO finished the year among the best statistical performers in the world:

1.20 overall rating (Top 5 among Top 20 candidates)

78.2% of maps rated above 1.00

+13.6 damage differential per round

1.15 rating vs top-10 teams

1.15 rating at elite events

1.13 rating in arena matches

These numbers reinforced his reputation as one of the most consistent riflers in CS2, regardless of opponent or stage pressure.

The Trophy Run That Changed the Narrative

For years, KSCERATO was widely regarded as one of the most talented players without consistent international silverware. That narrative shifted decisively in 2025.

FURIA Titles and Individual Awards

FISSURE Playground 2 — EVP

Thunderpick World Championship Finals — MVP

IEM Chengdu — EVP

BLAST Rivals Season 2 — EVP

The Thunderpick MVP was especially meaningful, as it was KSCERATO’s first MVP award at a Big Event and came in front of his family on-site — a moment he later described as “priceless.”

Quotes That Define KSCERATO’s 2025 Season

On claims that his prime was being “wasted”

“I don’t feel like I’m at my peak yet… nothing was wasted. Everything helped us get here.”

On exceeding expectations with FURIA

“I believe we exceeded all expectations this year.”

On adapting to CS2 maps like Overpass and Train

“In CS2, I ended up having more action and found more impact.”

HLTV statistics supported this claim, ranking KSCERATO as one of the highest-rated Overpass players of 2025, with exceptional impact across a significant map sample.

Roster Changes That Enabled FURIA’s Breakthrough

HLTV connected FURIA’s trophy surge to decisive roster moves made after early-season struggles. The organization transitioned toward an international lineup, reshaping the team around KSCERATO and accelerating their rise into title contention.

The result: four championships, consistent playoff appearances, and a return to elite status on the global stage.

Final Verdict: Why #9 Is the Right Ranking

KSCERATO may not have posted the single highest peak of 2025, but few players matched his combination of consistency, clutch impact, and championship influence.

HLTV’s #9 ranking reflects a season where:

• Individual excellence met team success

• Long-standing criticism was replaced by silverware

• KSCERATO proved he can deliver deep runs and titles, not just elite stats

For FURIA — and for Brazilian Counter-Strike — 2025 was the year KSCERATO’s legacy took a decisive step forward.