b1t Rangert som nummer 20 på HLTVs topp 20-spillere i 2025

Ukrainian CS2 player Valerii “b1t” Vakhovskyi has secured 20th place in the prestigious HLTV Top 20 Players of 2025 ranking. The placement once again confirms his status as one of the most consistent and accomplished players on the international CS2 scene.

This marks the fourth time in his career that b1t has been included in HLTV’s annual Top 20 list, having previously earned spots in 2021, 2022, and 2024. In the 2025 season, the Natus Vincere rifler finished the year with an overall rating of 1.12, maintaining a high level of performance despite intense competition at top-tier events.

b1t’s Key Results in 2025

Throughout the season, b1t contributed significantly to NAVI’s tournament runs:

• 2nd place at Thunderpick World Championship 2025
• 3rd place finishes at BLAST Bounty Season 1, IEM Katowice 2025, IEM Cologne 2025, and StarLadder Budapest Major 2025
• Three EVP (Exceptionally Valuable Player) awards at premier tournaments, underlining his individual impact in crucial matches

Analysts noted that b1t was among the most effective players on his team, particularly standing out on Mirage, Train, and Ancient, where his consistency and mechanical precision played a key role in NAVI’s results.

Although b1t placed last in the Top 20 ranking, inclusion itself is widely regarded as a major achievement, given the depth of talent and the overall level of competition in global CS2. HLTV’s ranking is considered one of the most authoritative annual evaluations, based on individual statistics, team results, and performances at elite-level tournaments.

b1t Names a Young Player to Watch

Following the publication of the Top 20 list, b1t also shared his Bold Prediction, highlighting a young prospect he believes deserves attention.

He named 14-year-old Ukrainian rifler Dmytro “r0se” Pankiv, who competed for B8 Academy in 2025. During the season, r0se reached the ESEA Advanced playoffs and posted strong results on FACEIT in the European region.

When asked about his choice, b1t explained that he preferred to let the player “speak for himself” through in-game performances, rather than adding extra pressure with expectations.

This mention from one of Ukraine’s most accomplished CS players may serve as an early signal for fans and analysts alike, pointing to r0se as a promising talent who could make a name for himself on the professional CS2 stage in the coming years.