ZywOo Sets MVP Record After ESL Pro League S21
Following his outstanding performance at ESL Pro League Season 21, Mathieu ‘ZywOo’ Herbaut has solidified his position as the Counter-Strike 2 player with the most MVP awards from HLTV.
Team Vitality’s victory over MOUZ in the ESL Pro League S21 Grand Finals showcased their dominance with a flawless 3-0 record. This win marks Vitality’s second trophy of the year, bringing them one step closer to claiming the Intel Grand Slam. ZywOo’s exceptional gameplay was a key highlight of their success.
Throughout ESL Pro League Season 21, ZywOo maintained an impressive 1.43 rating, 90 ADR, and 1.14 KPRW over 15 maps, with only two maps showing a slight dip in performance.
ZywOo Breaks MVP Record with 22nd Award
With his latest MVP award at ESL Pro League S21, ZywOo has now secured the most career HLTV MVP awards, totaling 22 medals, including 15 from significant events. This accomplishment surpasses the previous record held by Oleksandr ‘s1mple’ Kostyliev, who had 21 MVPs, 14 of which were from major events.
In a statement to HLTV after his victory, ZywOo shared his team-focused mentality when approaching tournaments and gameplay. Despite his individual success, ZywOo remains focused on team efforts and continuous improvement.
Expressing his determination to push beyond his current record, ZywOo emphasized his commitment to his team and personal growth in the competitive scene. Following his MVP win at ESL Pro League S21, ZywOo has now secured two MVP titles in 2025, showcasing his skills at IEM Katowice too.
Current HLTV MVP Leaderboard:
- ZywOo – 22 MVPs (15 big event)
- s1mple – 21 MVPs (14 big event)
- device – 19 MVPs (11 big event)
- GeT_RiGhT – 10 MVPs (2 big event)
- kennyS – 10 MVPs (3 big event)