Esports Awards 2025

The Esports Awards 2025 took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where a range of key figures and games in the industry were honoured. Among the winners across the 22 categories were personalities and games such as Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut, League of Legends, Riot Games, Team Falcons, and more. The acclaimed title of Esports Game of the Year was awarded to League of Legends.

Winner Spotlight: Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut

Player Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut was bestowed the Esports PC Player of the Year award, confirming his position as the top performer in Counter-Strike and a significant figure in the esports industry. In addition to this recognition, he was named Esports Breakthrough Player of the Decade, a title which emphasizes his impact on the industry over the past ten years.

ZywOo’s 2025 Achievements

In 2025, ZywOo and Team Vitality demonstrated a remarkably successful year. The duo clinched seven major Counter-Strike 2 titles, inclusive of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 and the ESL Grand Slam. They maintained a 30-game winning streak and consistently ranked at the top of global standings.

ZywOo’s Individual Excellence

ZywOo’s impressive performance was highlighted through his achieving new statistical levels in 2025. He posted a Rating 3.0 of 1.27, one of the highest for Tier-1 CS2 players, and gathered his 21st to 27th HLTV MVPs, outdoing records previously held by other players. He also received his second Major MVP award, becoming only the third player to receive multiple MVPs at Majors.

Recognition Received in 2025

Throughout major events in 2025, ZywOo was consistently recognized for individual skills and contributions to Team Vitality’s performance. Some of his accolades included Player of the Year at the HLTV Awards, and he was also ranked HLTV #1 for several years, specifically 2019, 2020, and 2023.

Decade-long Recognition

There were changes implemented to the Esports Awards 2025, which included decade-long recognitions. ZywOo’s Breakthrough Player of the Decade award honours his rapid rise and consistent performance at the top since joining Vitality in 2018. Throughout his career, ZywOo broke numerous records and won virtually every major title, inclusive of two Major championships, and a Grand Slam.

Nominee Overview

Other nominees for the Esports PC Player of the Year 2025 included Jeong “Chovy” Ji-hoon, João “Jv92” Vitor, Jason “f0rsakeN” Susanto, and Brock “Xplosive” McGuire. ZywOo was also nominated for Esports Player of the Year at The Game Awards 2025, which highlights his recognition beyond merely the Counter-Strike community.

ZywOo’s 2025 Statistics

Proof of ZywOo’s significant impact in top-level competition were brought to light through his 2025 statistics: a 1.27 rating, 95/100 firepower, 87/100 sniping, and 80/100 opening. His contribution played a big role in placing Vitality as one of the most dominant teams in Counter-Strike history, in terms of team victories and individual awards.

To conclude, ZywOo’s victories at the Esports Awards 2025 speak broadly to his consistent dominance and influence in competitive Counter-Strike and esports throughout the past decade.