The IEM Cologne 2025 Play-In Stage has come to an end, and it's time to sum up the results by determining the top 10 best players based on their statistics, starting with tenth place. This stage was a real test for the teams, and individual players stood out thanks to their skills, leadership, and key moments. Here is a detailed overview of the brightest stars of the tournament, based on their personal values per round, their status in advancing to the next round, and their overall rating.

10. bodyy ( 3DMAX )
bodyy from 3DMAX took tenth place with a rating of 6.7. His performance includes his contribution to the game against TyLoo , where he showed consistency, allowing 3DMAX to advance by passing the qualifiers. bodyy made several important frags that kept the team in the game, and the team synergy withstood the pressure. His performance was an example of individual skill, which was supported by the overall success of the team.

9. nqz ( pain )
nqz from pain took ninth place with a rating of 6.7. His statistics did not help pain advance to the next round, where they lost to Astralis in a knockout match. nqz proved himself to be a key player capable of changing the course of the game with his actions, especially at critical moments. He made effective use of the economy, allowing the team to conserve resources for decisive rounds. His contribution was supposed to be decisive for pain 's advancement, but it didn't work out.

8. rain ( FaZe Clan )
Håvard “ rain ” Nygaard of FaZe Clan took Eighth place with a PVP of 6.8. His stats: 0.80 kills per round, 0.91 deaths, and 86.85 credits per round. rain started the tournament against BIG , demonstrating an aggressive playstyle and high aim. His contribution helped FaZe advance to the next round, where they defeated Liquid in a crucial match. rain was particularly effective in open duels, which proved decisive for the team.

7.Jabby ( Astralis )
Jabbi from Astralis took Seventh place with a rating of 6.9. His stats include 0.80 kills per round, 0.91 deaths, and 86.85 credits per round. Jabby played an important role in Astralis ' advancement to the next round after defeating pain . His consistency and tactical decisions were key for the team, especially in situations where quick decisions had to be made. His performance highlighted the importance of leadership on the server.

6. xKacpersky (Ninjas in Pyjamas)
xKacpersky from NiP took Sixth place with a rating of 6.9. His contribution helped NiP advance to the next round, where they defeated 3DMAX in the qualifying match. xKacpersky proved himself to be a reliable player capable of making key plays, which was important for the team. He was particularly effective on defense, where his accuracy and game reading helped maintain positions.

5. Frozen ( FaZe Clan )
David “frozen” Čerňanský of FaZe Clan took fifth place with a rating of 6.9. His consistency helped FaZe advance to the next round after defeating Liquid. Frozen stood out with two decisive clutches, including a 1v3, which was key to the team's success. His ability to remain calm in critical situations and make the right decisions made him invaluable to FaZe.

4. Lucky ( 3DMAX )
Lucky from 3DMAX took fourth place with a rating of 6.9. His stats include 0.84 kills per round, 0.52 deaths, and 85.78 credits per round. Lucky distinguished himself with multi-kills against MIBR , exposing weaknesses in the opponent's defense and securing a confident victory for his team. His performance highlighted the importance of individual skill, and the team was able to capitalize on his efforts.

3. REZ ( GamerLegion )
REZ from GamerLegion took third place with a rating of 7.2. His stats: 0.87 kills per round, 0.52 deaths, and 50.22 credits per round. REZ played an important role in GamerLegion 's advancement to the next stage after defeating Virtus.pro . His accuracy and economy were critical to the team, especially in situations where losses needed to be minimized. REZ became a true leader on the server, leading the team to success.

2. Insani ( MIBR )
Insani , playing for MIBR , took second place with a rating of 7.3. His stats: 0.86 kills per round, 0.22 deaths, and 105.91 credits per round. Insani demonstrated impressive accuracy and economy, but MIBR failed to advance, losing to Heroic in the knockout match. His consistency and leadership on the server were noticeable, but the team was unable to capitalize on his efforts for overall success.

1. pr ( GamerLegion )
pr from GamerLegion topped the rankings with a rating of 7.3, demonstrating impressive accuracy and economy. His stats include 0.25 kills per round, 0.08 deaths, and 101.55 credits per round. pr was the driving force behind GamerLegion 's advancement to the next round, defeating Virtus.pro in the qualifying match. His dominance on the server was evident, and he was a key factor in the team's victories.

This ranking highlights the dominance of GamerLegion and FaZe, who advanced, as well as the efforts of Insani and nqz , despite their teams' failure. The community is eagerly awaiting to see how these players will impact the next stages of IEM Cologne 2025.