The EVPs and All-Stars of ESL Pro League Season 22

The EVPs and All-Stars of ESL Pro League Season 22

After a tournament filled with standout individual performances and tactical showdowns, ESL Pro League Season 22 has handed out its EVPs (Exceptionally Valuable Players) and All-Star honors. These awards highlight not just raw stats, but consistent influence and match impact across the competition. 

What is an EVP?

EVP stands for Exceptionally Valuable Player, an HLTV distinction awarded to players who consistently elevate their performance across the event. Unlike a single-match MVP, EVPs reward sustained excellence across maps, rounds, and matchups. 

Season 22 Recap & Key Storylines

• Vitality’s resurgence was one of the prominent narratives of EPL S22. After months without a title, they regained form on LAN and triumphed over the field.

• m0NESY’s standout run earned him the MVP of the event, posting a 1.38 rating and critical contributions in clutch maps.

• In the grand final, flameZ delivered one of the most dominant maps of the tournament, with a 1.60 rating anchoring Vitality’s title clinch.

Those storylines provide context to the EVPs and All-Star picks, underscoring which performers shaped the tournament beyond just headline matches.

Who Earned EVP Recognition?

While HLTV did not publish all names in the snippet summary, the article notes seven EVPs were awarded.  These typically include the event’s most consistent top performers—players who may appear in All-Stars as well.

Because EVPs reward consistency, players like m0NESY and flameZ were likely among them. Their performance in critical moments—throughout group stage, playoffs, and finals—fits the EVP mold.

All-Stars: Celebrating the Best Across Roles

All-Star nominations typically reflect the best performers in each role: entry, support, rifler, AWPer, in-game leader (IGL). These players may not always be EVPs, but their impact in specific contexts earns recognition.

In this EPL S22 edition:

• flameZ’s grand final performance heavily influenced his All-Star candidacy.

• m0NESY’s tournament-long consistency and clutch moments also bolster his presence among All-Star picks.

• Vitality’s balance across roles likely helped teams spread influence across multiple candidates, rather than concentrating on a single star.

Significance & Takeaways

1. Consistency matters
   EVPs reward more than flashes of brilliance—they spotlight players who maintain elite performance through peaks and valleys of a tournament.

2. Team success amplifies individual recognition
   Vitality’s tournament win undeniably raised the visibility of its players. That success helped cement flameZ, m0NESY, and others in EVP/All-Star discussion.

3. Emerging versus established talent
   Young stars like m0NESY are validated when they appear in EVP or All-Star lists, while veteran names can reassert relevance among the elite.

4. Context shapes legacy
   Performing in critical maps—semifinals, finals, or clutch rounds—carries extra weight. Players who step up in those moments are often rewarded.