Closest contenders for top 20 players of 2025 announced

Authoritative portal HLTV.org has named the esports athletes which placed 21st through 30th on its list of the best players of 2025. According to the editorial staff, they were the closest to making the top 20.

The list includes Nikita "HeavyGod" Martynenko, Maksim "kyousuke" Lukin, Ihor "w0nderful" Zhdanov, Drin "makazze" Shaqiri, and others.

Today, January 10th, HLTV.org will reveal the best player of 2025, along with the esports athletes that secured second and third places. Their names will be unveiled during the HLTV Awards 2025 ceremony.

Origin: t.me