Americas Week 1 Rankings

I did a post a while ago ranking americas players individually, per role and in general, and also ranked teams post-kickoff. After Week 1, this is my current one, since we had first impressions, roster moves, more figured out roles, etc. This list takes overall year so far, but also taking account the first match of regular season and how the player/team evolved from kickoff. I also put some tiers to separate the roles and teams, since it feels like there's some clear gaps between them. Feel free to suggest and debate changes, i'm updating if i find it reasonable enough. Next list is coming after split 1 regular phase or playoffs (haven't decided which one yet).

P.S: Some teams have some weird roles overlaps specially on initiator/flex, like LEV, 100T, and Kru, so this is just my take on the roles (some are different than last list). If you feel different about someone, you can suggest too.

P.S.2: Is not clear who igl'd Sen first match (apparently was bang?) but i'm keeping JohnQT as the IGL until the next list

¹ = New Players
² = Role Switch
³ = Team Switch

DUELIST: 1) MIBR Aspas - 2) KRÜ Keznit - 3) G2 Jawgemo - | 4) SEN Zekken - | 5) LOUD Dgzin - 6) NRG Mada - | 7) C9 Oxy - 8) FUR Havoc - 9) 100T Asuna - 10) EG Icy - 11) 2G Askia¹ - | 12) LEV Kingg²

INITIATOR: 1) G2 Trent - 2) SEN JohnQT - | 3) KRÜ Adverso - | 4) LOUD Cauanzin - 5) C9 Mitch - 6) 100T Eeiu - 7) MIBR Verno³ - 8) NRG Brawk - | 9) EG Derrek - 10) LEV C0m - 11) FUR Pryze³ - 12) 2G Zap²

FLEX: 1) MIBR Artzin - 2) G2 JonahP - | 3) KRÜ Mazino - 4) SEN N4rrate - 5) LOUD V1nny - 6) C9 Xeppa - 7) 100T Cryo - | 8) EG NaturE - 9) LEV Rossy¹ - | 10) NRG Ethan - 11) FUR Raafa - 12) 2G Silentzz

CONTROLLER: 1) G2 Valyn - 2) KRÜ Melser - 3) SEN Bang - 4) MIBR Xenom - | 5) LOUD Pancada - 6) NRG S0m - 7) EG Supamen - | 8) C9 V1c - 9) FUR Khalil - 10) 100T Zander - | 11) LEV Demon1² - | 12) 2G Lz

SENTINEL: 1) G2 Leaf - 2) KRÜ Shyy - 3) MIBR Cortezia - 4) SEN Zellsis - | 5) LEV Tex - 6) EG Yay - | 7) 2G Gobera - 8) C9 NeT - 9) LOUD Tuyz- 10) FUR Heat - | 11) NRG FNS - 12) 100T Boostio

IGL: 1) G2 Valyn - 2) SEN JohnQT - 3) MIBR Artzin - | 4) KRÜ Adverso - 5) C9 Mitch - | 6) LOUD V1nny - 7) EG NaturE - | 8) 100T Boostio - 9) LEV Rossy¹ - 10) NRG FNS - | 11) FUR Raafa - 12) 2G Zap
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OVERALL TOP PLAYERS: 1) G2 Leaf - 2) MIBR Aspas - | 3) G2 Valyn - 4) MIBR Artzin - 5) KRÜ Keznit - 6) SEN JohnQT - | 7) G2 Trent - 8) KRÜ Melser - 9) SEN Bang - 10) MIBR Xenom
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TEAMS: 1) G2 - | 2) Sentinels - 3) MIBR - | 4) Kru - 5) LOUD - 6) Cloud9 - | 7) 100Thieves - 8) Leviatán - 9) Evil Geniuses - 10) NRG - | 11) Furia - 12) 2Game Esports

W list

johnqt is igl, bang is in the middle seat for better vibes

Based list

Interesting that we have the same top 5 from kickoff after the first week of VCT

Let's see how the rankings change after week 2, specially with the results of KRU vs SEN and MIBR vs G2 (the top 4 teams)

art #1 flex
indisputable

cortezia playing way better then leaf

Duelist:
Zekken (SEN) – Zekken’s ability to perform under pressure and his versatility puts him as the top duelist. His impact might not always be obvious, but he consistently shows up when needed.

Dgzin (LOUD) – Dgzin is often overlooked but is a huge threat. His ability to adapt and make game-changing plays is underrated.

Mada (NRG) – Mada is an unsung hero. His mechanics and decision-making are excellent, and he brings a level of consistency that not many can match.

Asuna (100T) – Asuna has had some high moments, but his consistency in high-pressure situations still needs work compared to others at the top.

Oxy (C9) – Oxy has been on the rise, showing some great performance, but I still need to see more consistency at the highest level.

Initiator:
Mitch (C9) – Mitch has the highest ceiling as an initiator. His flexibility and the impact he has on rounds is immense.

Cauanzin (LOUD) – Cauanzin’s ability to set up the team is highly valued. His impact might be quieter, but when he’s on point, he controls the tempo of the game.

JohnQT (SEN) – JohnQT has shown great potential and leadership, but his consistency has been a bit shaky compared to others in this role.

Brawk (NRG) – Brawk is solid, but I don’t see the same game-changing moments that the top initiators consistently bring.

Adverso (KRÜ) – He’s effective, but he doesn’t always show up in the biggest moments, and his overall game can be inconsistent.

Flex:
Mazino (KRÜ) – Mazino is one of the most versatile and clutch flex players in the region. His ability to step up and perform across different maps and situations puts him above the rest.

Cryo (100T) – Cryo is still one of the most mechanically gifted players, and his ability to clutch in the right moments is something to behold. He just needs to focus on his consistency across a split.

V1nny (LOUD) – V1nny may not always pop off, but he can play an instrumental role in clutch moments. His calm and methodical approach gives him the edge in crucial situations.

Xeppa (C9) – Xeppa is skilled, but the lack of a consistent game-changing factor puts him lower in this ranking.

Rossy (LEV) – Rossy’s potential is clear, but he’s still developing his role and decision-making compared to others at the top.

Controller:
Melser (KRÜ) – Melser has been quietly exceptional, especially in crucial rounds. He’s the most consistent controller in the region right now.

Bang (SEN) – Bang's impact is undeniable, and his knowledge of the game allows him to perform consistently.

Valyn (G2) – Valyn is a great controller, but his game-changing impact is sometimes overshadowed by others.

Pancada (LOUD) – Pancada is great at setting up his team, but he lacks the standout moments that some of the other controllers have.

S0m (NRG) – S0m is solid, but his impact isn’t as loud compared to others in the role.

Sentinel:
Leaf (G2) – Leaf is a constant in this role. His ability to control the pace of the game and his consistency is unmatched.

Cortezia (MIBR) – Cortezia has been one of the most reliable players this split, and his positioning and game sense elevate his team consistently.

Shyy (KRÜ) – Shyy is incredibly consistent and strong in his role, but he lacks the versatility that Leaf and Cortezia can show.

Zellsis (SEN) – Zellsis has good performances, but I still feel like his impact is less consistent than the top 3.

Tuyz (LOUD) – Tuyz has his moments, but he still lacks the refinement and consistency that the best sentinels have.

IGL:
Valyn (G2) – Valyn’s leadership and decision-making are second to none in the region. His calm and composed style make him the top IGL.

JohnQT (SEN) – JohnQT has been impressive in his role as IGL, although the team is still growing into their full potential.

V1nny (LOUD) – V1nny has been great at adjusting mid-game, but his strategic depth still isn’t at the level of the top IGLs.

Mitch (C9) – Mitch is a solid IGL, but he doesn’t always have the same impact in clutch moments that others do.

Raafa (FUR) – Raafa has the leadership qualities, but his decision-making and adaptability need to catch up to the best IGLs in the region.

Keznit 2nd 😂

som should be way higher on the smokes list should be like 2nd or smth

eeiu that far back is BRAINDEAD

damn might need to change that already lmao