VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 2 has been a stage of rising stars and proven veterans. While strategies and teamplay remained vital, it was often the individual brilliance of standout players that defined matches. Here are the top 10 players of group stage, ranked by ACS, with their performances and impact.

10th Place: Giorgios "Keiko" Sanassy
Liquid’s young controller Keiko showed stability and high fragging potential throughout Stage 2. His consistent survivability and sharp entries made him one of Liquid’s most valuable players.

ACS: 227
Kills/Round: 0.87
Deaths/Round: 0.63
ADR: 146

9th Place: Hazem "Avez" Khaled
Avez proved himself as one of the main fraggers for Karmine Corp . His ability to consistently output damage and hold his ground made him a reliable piece of the roster.

ACS: 232
Kills/Round: 0.82
Deaths/Round: 0.72
ADR: 151

8th Place: Dominykas "MiniBoo" Lukaševičius
MiniBoo continues his rise with impactful entries and confident plays. His aggressive style often shifted the tempo in Heretics’ favor across multiple series.

ACS: 232
Kills/Round: 0.83
Deaths/Round: 0.71
ADR: 149

7th Place: Emir Ali "Alfajer" Beder
A defensive rock for Fnatic , Alfajer once again combined strong positioning with consistent fragging. His ability to punish mistakes and hold sites proved crucial for the team.

ACS: 234
Kills/Round: 0.85
Deaths/Round: 0.70
ADR: 155

6th Place: Burak "LewN" Alkan
One of the youngest stars in the tournament, LewN impressed with fearless duels and sharp mechanics. His confident entry work helped BBL compete at the highest level.

ACS: 236
Kills/Round: 0.85
Deaths/Round: 0.71
ADR: 150

5th Place: Enes "RieNs" Ejderli
RieNs’ mix of consistency and clutch ability once again placed him among the best. His capacity to stay alive in late rounds made him a reliable closer for Heretics.

ACS: 239
Kills/Round: 0.84
Deaths/Round: 0.66
ADR: 162

4th Place: Kajetan "kaajak" Haremski
Fnatic ’s rising star kaajak provided impact across multiple maps. His aggressive plays and adaptability gave Fnatic a solid secondary fragging option throughout Stage 2.

ACS: 240
Kills/Round: 0.85
Deaths/Round: 0.71
ADR: 157

3rd Place: Mert "Wo0t" Alkan
Wo0t cemented himself as one of the deadliest duelists in EMEA. With high ACS and consistency, he played a key role in pushing Heretics deep into the competition.

ACS: 241
Kills/Round: 0.86
Deaths/Round: 0.67
ADR: 154

2nd Place: Nikita "Derke" Sirmitev
Known as one of the most explosive players in the region, Derke once again delivered for Vitality. His ability to open rounds and put constant pressure on opponents kept him near the very top.

ACS: 244
Kills/Round: 0.85
Deaths/Round: 0.73
ADR: 163

1st Place: Ugur "Ruxic" Güç
Ruxic emerged as the standout player of Stage 2. With an impressive ACS and nearly one kill per round, he was the driving force behind Navi ’s strong showing in the tournament.

ACS: 252
Kills/Round: 0.93
Deaths/Round: 0.70
ADR: 161

VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 2 runs from July 16 to September 1. As part of the event, 12 partner teams will compete for a prize pool of $250,000 and two slots in VALORANT Champions 2025. For more information about the tournament visit the link.