At IEM Cologne 2023, two of the greatest CS:GO players in history, ZywOo and dev1ce, have been dominating, but a rising star has been outperforming them. According to HLTV, the Frenchman and the Dane are the second- and third-best players in the competition in terms of rating. But G2 Esports’ m0NESY, who has a 1.33 rating going into the playoffs, holds down the top slot.
G2 have been almost flawless in Cologne so far, losing only one map each against Astralis and Vitality, with all three of their star players shining. But the 18-year-old has been the real star of the show, which is even more impressive when you look at how poor he performed at the previous event. BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023 was m0NESY’s worst event stats-wise since joining G2 in 2022, according to HLTV.
At IEM Cologne 2023, m0NESY has already produced some jaw-dropping highlights, including a spectacular ace against Astralis on Inferno, where he landed four headshots with a Desert Eagle.
Since making a name for himself in NAVI Junior, m0NESY has been dubbed a future GOAT of Counter-Strike. In 2022, he was named the seventh-best player by HLTV and if he continues to display such spectacular form, he may rate even higher in 2023.
G2 have outclassed every team they’ve faced so far in Cologne, earning them a direct spot in the semifinals. There, they will face either Heroic or Astralis, depending on the results of the quarterfinals. The series will take place on Saturday, Aug. 5.