In 2025, ten legendary players from the Counter-Strike community have been nominated for the illustrious HLTV Hall of Fame. This initiative, a collaboration between HLTV and 1xbet, was established in 2024 to honor the greatest players in the history of Counter-Strike. Only three of the ten nominees will ultimately be inducted.
Overview of 2025 HLTV Hall of Fame Nominees
Each nominee has made significant contributions to the game, demonstrating exceptional talent and achieving memorable victories. The players nominated for the HLTV Hall of Fame 2025 include:
- Peter “dupreeh” Rasmussen – Denmark
- Jorgen “XeqtR” Johannessen – Norway
- Ola “elemeNt” Moum – Norway
- Abdisamad “SpawN” Mohamed – Sweden
- Raphael “cogu” Camargo – Brazil
- Yegor “markeloff” Markelov – Ukraine
- Kyle “Ksharp” Miller – United States
- Danny “fRoD” Montaner – United States
- Kenny “kennyS” Schrub – France
- Olof “olofmeister” Kajbjer – Sweden
Highlights of Each Nominee
Here are some notable achievements for each nominated player:
- Peter “dupreeh” Rasmussen
- Attended all 19 CS:GO Major Championships.
- Won five Major titles and 27 other tournaments.
- Jorgen “XeqtR” Johannessen
- A key figure in early Counter-Strike strategy.
- Won numerous tournaments with teams like SK Gaming.
- Ola “elemeNt” Moum
- Known for his leadership and rifling skills.
- Was the first player to be sold for a large sum between rival teams.
- Abdisamad “SpawN” Mohamed
- Dominated the Counter-Strike scene with Ninjas in Pyjamas and SK Gaming.
- Achieved multiple major tournament victories.
- Raphael “cogu” Camargo
- Revitalized Brazilian Counter-Strike through MIBR.
- Recognized as a top player from 2000-2010 by HLTV users.
- Yegor “markeloff” Markelov
- A leading AWP player for Natus Vincere.
- Ranked as the best player by HLTV in 2010.
- Kyle “Ksharp” Miller
- Played a significant role in Team 3D’s dominance in early tournaments.
- Recognized as a top player in Counter-Strike: Source.
- Danny “fRoD” Montaner
- Led Complexity Gaming to multiple tournament victories.
- Transitioned to coaching in Valorant after retiring.
- Kenny “kennyS” Schrub
- Had a significant impact on the AWP game mechanics in CS:GO.
- Led teams to various tournament victories, especially Team EnVyUs.
- Olof “olofmeister” Kajbjer
- Ranked as HLTV’s best player in 2015.
- Helped Fnatic and FaZe Clan to multiple championships.
Induction Ceremony and Rewards
The three inductees into the HLTV Hall of Fame will receive recognition through an induction ceremony during the HLTV Awards. They will also be awarded:
- A Rolex watch inscribed with Hall of Fame details.
- A special HLTV player profile.
- Feature articles and videos commemorating their careers.
The anticipation builds as fans await the announcement of who will join the ranks of Counter-Strike legends in the HLTV Hall of Fame 2025. Who do you think deserves this prestigious recognition? Share your thoughts in the comments on El-Balad.
