XTQZZZ Named CS2 Coach of the Year in Cybersport.ru Poll — Full Ranking, Results, and Reactions

Rémy “XTQZZZ” Quoniam, head coach of Team Vitality, has been voted Coach of the Year in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) according to a large-scale Cybersport.ru community poll. The French specialist finished first with 42% of the votes, outperforming several of the most respected coaches in the global CS2 scene.

This recognition reflects both Vitality’s trophy-heavy 2025 season and XTQZZZ’s growing reputation as one of the most influential tactical minds in Counter-Strike 2.

CS2 Coach of the Year 2025 — Cybersport.ru Ranking

According to the final voting results published by Cybersport.ru, the top 9 CS2 coaches of the year are:

1. XTQZZZ (Team Vitality) — 42%

2. hally (Team Spirit) — 19%

3. B1ad3 (Natus Vincere) — 15%

4. zonic (Team Falcons) — 9%

5. sidde (FURIA Esports) — 6%

6. maaRaa (The MongolZ) — 3%

7. sAw (G2 Esports) — 3%

8. sycrone (MOUZ) — 2%

9. ashhh (GamerLegion) — 1%

The gap between first and second place highlights how decisively XTQZZZ dominated the fan vote, while hally and B1ad3 remained his closest challengers throughout the poll.

Why XTQZZZ Won the Vote

Under XTQZZZ’s leadership, Team Vitality enjoyed one of the most successful seasons in CS2 history. Cybersport.ru emphasizes that Vitality claimed victories at BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, and seven additional tier-one tournaments, making them the most consistent championship contender of the year.

Beyond trophies, XTQZZZ’s impact has been repeatedly highlighted by players themselves.

“I know how he works, how hard he can be, but also how kind he can be. He’s really good.”
— ZywOo, Team Vitality AWPer

Such feedback reinforces the perception that XTQZZZ excels not only in preparation and strategy, but also in player management — a crucial factor in long tournament seasons.

Community Award vs Official Recognition

It is important to note that this title comes from a fan-driven Cybersport.ru poll, rather than an official international award. However, XTQZZZ’s name is also firmly established in professional award discussions.

He has been shortlisted as a Coach of the Year finalist at the HLTV Awards, alongside hally and maaRaa, with the final results scheduled to be revealed in Belgrade on January 10.

The debate around coaching impact has also sparked reactions on social media. Vitality’s in-game leader apEX publicly questioned how much more the team would need to win for XTQZZZ to be universally recognized as the best coach of the year.

XTQZZZ and Team Vitality: The Bigger Picture

XTQZZZ’s return to Team Vitality as head coach marked a turning point for the roster. In multiple interviews, he openly discussed the team’s mental approach, pressure management, and the importance of experience in decisive playoff matches — themes that became central to Vitality’s dominance in CS2.

This combination of transparency, structure, and results has clearly resonated with fans, making XTQZZZ the standout choice in Cybersport.ru’s annual rankings.