m0NESY Ranked #4 in HLTV Top 20 Players of 2025 – Superstar Numbers Without Trophies

Ilya m0NESY Osipov has been ranked #4 in HLTV’s Top 20 Players of 2025, capping off a season defined by elite individual performance, MVP-level impact, and one major missing piece: titles.

According to HLTV, 2025 was the first year in m0NESY’s career without a tournament victory, despite maintaining one of the highest performance floors in Counter-Strike 2 and earning multiple MVP awards. The ranking reflects both his statistical dominance and the disappointment of falling short in the biggest finals.

Why HLTV Placed m0NESY at #4 in 2025

HLTV’s evaluation highlights three core reasons behind m0NESY’s fourth-place finish:

Exceptional consistency across the season

Frequent superstar peaks against elite opposition

Two MVP medals earned in losing efforts

Despite not lifting a trophy, m0NESY secured MVP awards at ESL Pro League Season 22 and BLAST Rivals Season 2, a rare feat that underlines his individual brilliance even when team results failed to follow.

HLTV also noted that while his average level remained world-class, his impact slightly dipped at the very highest tier of competition compared to the players ranked above him.

Key Moments That Defined m0NESY’s 2025 Season

IEM Melbourne Final – A Loss That Became Motivation

The IEM Melbourne grand final loss was repeatedly referenced as a turning point. Rather than breaking confidence, it became fuel for improvement, with m0NESY later describing the defeat as a lesson in how much a single round can change everything.

Budapest Major: Career-Defining Playoff Push

One of m0NESY’s strongest performances came at the StarLadder Budapest Major, where he delivered a decisive series to eliminate G2 Esports and send Falcons Esports into the playoffs. His AWP impact on Inferno and Dust2 was widely regarded as one of the best individual displays of the event.

Austin Major Collapse

The season’s lowest point arrived at the BLAST.tv Austin Major, where Falcons exited far earlier than expected. Team representatives later cited pressure and expectations as key factors behind the disappointing run, marking a sharp contrast to m0NESY’s individual form.

Transfer Storyline: From G2 to Falcons

The move from G2 Esports to Falcons Esports became one of the most discussed transfers of 2025. HLTV reported that the deal was finalized before PGL Bucharest, with m0NESY joining Falcons shortly afterward.

Reuniting with NiKo proved significant. Both players publicly spoke about improved chemistry and a renewed sense of balance within the team, while Falcons’ leadership emphasized giving m0NESY maximum freedom with the AWP.

Teammates and staff consistently backed him during quieter periods, stressing that his ceiling remained among the highest in the world.

Peer Recognition: m0NESY Among CS2’s True Superstars

Respect from fellow elite players further reinforced m0NESY’s ranking. In HLTV’s Top 20 coverage, ropz named m0NESY alongside ZywOo and donk as players capable of deciding tournaments on their own.

This peer acknowledgment played a key role in cementing his place just outside the top three.