FlameZ Ranked 7th in HLTV’s Top 20 Players of 2025

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January 7, 2026 12:02 am

FlameZ Ranked 7th in HLTV’s Top 20 Players of 2025

1. FlameZ’s Ascendancy in 2025: A Deep Dive into vitality’s Star Rifler

2. FlameZ’s 2025 ⁣Performance Breakdown

FlameZ’s Ascendancy in 2025: A Deep Dive into vitality’s Star Rifler

The year 2025 proved ⁤to be a⁤ landmark ⁤season for Shahar “flameZ” ⁣Shushan,solidifying his ⁢position as a premier rifler in the competitive Counter-Strike 2 scene. Representing Vitality, flameZ consistently delivered remarkable performances, contributing significantly ‌to the team’s successes at major tournaments ⁤like BLAST Open Fall 2025 and the Intel Extreme Masters Chengdu 2025. Despite facing some late-season challenges, Vitality ⁢demonstrated resilience, analyzing their shortcomings and reaffirming their dominance throughout the year.

FlameZ’s 2025 ⁣Performance Breakdown

Throughout 2025, flameZ participated in 200 maps, achieving an average damage per‌ round (ADR) of‍ 75.1, a kill/assist/survival/trade percentage (KAST) of 74.9%, ⁢and a rating of 1.12. These statistics ⁤underscore his ⁣consistent impact ⁣within matches. He also ‌earned the title⁤ of Moast Valuable⁣ Player (MVP) contender at four prestigious events: the ESL Pro League Season 21, the ⁤ESL Pro League Season 22

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Full Name: Maria Petrova Role: Editor, World Category: World Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Education: MA in International Relations, Sofia University Experience: 14+ years in international news reporting and editorial leadership Expertise: Geopolitics, global affairs, cross-cultural reporting, human rights Awards: European Press Prize for International Reporting 2022 Professional Affiliations: Member, International Federation of Journalists Languages: Bulgarian (native), English (fluent), Russian (fluent), French (conversational) Bio: Maria Petrova is an accomplished international journalist and editor with over 14 years of experience covering global affairs, geopolitics, and human rights. She holds an MA in International Relations from Sofia University and has contributed to Balkan Insight. Maria is known for her insightful analysis, cross-cultural perspective, and commitment to accurate, balanced reporting. As Editor of the World section at World Today Journal, she leads coverage of major international events and stories that shape our planet.