Based on their original article on rating:

The bell curve distribution of player ratings was also adjusted to be centered on a mean of 1.0 with statistical deviations about the same as other popular rating systems like HLTV's 2.0 rating for CS:GO. That should make it relatively easy for FPS fans to get a rough judgment on whether a rating is “good” since it is a familiar quantity.

So it can't be THAT much off but that wasn't the point of what I wrote. It was the rating consistency over more rounds played. Let's say that the HLTV rating is qual to the VLR rating in this case. Donk has still played double the rounds of Aspas through the years.

Donk clears this but in my eyes it's the factor of the amount of rounds that are being played.

Aspas:
2023: 1618 - 1.18 rating
2024: 1778 - 1.26 rating
2025: 1516 - 1.19 rating
2026: 954 - 1.05 rating

Donk:
2023: 6072 - 1.29 rating
2024: 3298 - 1.36 rating
2025: 3538 - 1.42 rating
2026: 2274 - 1.41 rating
Sidenote: Team Spirit are known for dodging a few tournaments here and there to counter burnout.

The consistency based on the amount of games / rounds played speaks so much.

Nova fails to qualify, Swagzor is allowed to be a loan option for champs only. They go on to win champs. C I N E M A

jinggg >= keiko is unforgivable

Ruxic taking on the role and Riens helping him. Plus we need a full "Go kill" roster in EMEA.

Dream scenario (It won't ever happen):
Riens, Ruxic, Hiro, Alfajer and Wo0t

The greatest super sub: FPX SEIDER

As much as I enjoy watching BBL, EWC showed some worrying signs. It all depends on if Lar0k is having a good or bad day... But yeah those are probably the best bet.

If the 18+ rule wasn't a thing at champs then one of the 3 "tier 2" teams would have been our best bet.

I think EMEA is screwed this champs.

As some of the other comments hint towards, something broke him. I was a Kaajak enjoyer but something happened.

There were signs on twitter:

Feeling out of individual form rn, I m making a lot micro mistakes and I have low confidence. Need to bounce back for next weeks and we gonna be good.
My bad on last map, could have played better. Dont rly know what happend but well played to them.
Off day for me, i m not enjoying playing and having fun on stage rn for some reason.
Dissapointing lose but we have more time to fix and improve stuff right now. We definitely gonna be back for champs, no worries at all.
It was my worst split in my career. I couldnt find my form and consistancy. I m gonna focus on fixing my problems and I m sure I m gonna be back stronger for split 1. Sorry everyone.

Just play. Makes no sense to overthink it.

FYI: Didn't see the game.

But didn't Kaplan talk so much smack about Sentinels putting too much pressure on their players and staff just for M80 to crash and burn most likely due to the same expectations now that the community is so invested in the revenge story?

LEV 3-1 Fire Flux MVP: Neon

Bind, Haven, Split, Ascent, Sunset, Lotus and Pearl

One can only dream... :(

I mean prime Envy lost to one of the better versions of M80 last year.

Now it's (people who sit in seats the didn't earn) Envy vs a M80 that hasn't lost in 4 months.

He's too young.

Dream scenario would be Nova Esports ends up not qualifying for VCT through China and Swagzor gets offered to standin.

Has played tier 2 for half a year and is absolutely tearing it. EP is currently 31W-4L with him on the roster.

Obviously, Yay won Esports PC Player of the Year in 2022.

If you have aim and a brain Cypher clears.

Honestly the super team of 2026 would be more flex than roles set in stone. Here is my shout:

• Marteen (Duelist) - Newfound form in 2026 with M8.
• Riens (Initiator) - Still the best EMEA initiator player.
• Nats (Controller + Sentinel + IGL) - One of the best IGL's in EMEA and one of the greats.
• Alfajer (Flex) - The stability of Alfajer is not found in any players. Consistently good for 3 years in multiple roles.
• Sayonara (Flex) - The young prodigy.

For 2026: Silentzz, Bipo, Seven, ComeBack, Zexy, N4RRATE (NA version), Rarga (International version) and Kaajak

Seems like a massive red flag. Only tier 1 experience is from pre-partnership then after that has switched teams every 3 months?

The talent pool in tier 2 has to have better options... Just to name a few:

• Shinnok could relieve Minny off neon jail and is flexible in other agents.
• Sevire could relieve Minny off neon jail and is flexible in other agents.
• Miniboo could relieve Minny off neon jail. If it was possible to convince him back from break.
• Kajuks could relieve Minny off neon jail and is flexible in other agents.

I have also not chosen to name any tier 1 academy teams and play-in qualified teams but loads of talent on those too?

For 2026 statistically speaking it's Marteen however there are good arguments for Neon.
Rating: Marteen > Neon
ACS: Marteen > Neon
KD: Marteen < Neon
KAST: Marteen = Neon
KPR: Marteen > Neon
FK:FD: Marteen < Neon
ADR: Marteen > Neon

Each brings their own values to their respective teams. So it really all depends on what is defining of the best player in the world.

Honorable mentions:

• Vo0kashu (The CN farmer, ?best current Sentinel out there?).
• Primmie (Needs to learn English and needs to play his comfort agents).
• Keiko (Best current flex player)
• Trent (Best current initiator player)

You heard it here first.

GE vs RRQ 1-2
GE vs FS 0-2
GE vs NS 0-2
GE vs GenG 0-2
GE vs Zeta 1-2

Frost goat obviously.

Only Mickey Mouse so far is PRX going 0-2. Everything else makes sense.

It is very obvious you are biased towards your nation. Not even mentioning a single one of the other members of the team is straight up disrepectful. Whole post is just a coloured opinion.

They win SOMETHING for the first time in the organisation's history, then fire the people who delivered it. Frost is out and his replacement has next to zero head coaching experience. BUT! don't forget that not only did Frost get fired, Vlad got the boot too. If you move on from coaching staff, atleast hire people who can match them if not exceed them. Instead they gutted the whole coaching booth after the biggest achievement they've ever had.

Stupid decision and they deserve zero sympathy.

Who would have thought? :)

The organisation is bound to learn some day, right? RIGHT?

GE speedrun going 0-2. MIBR 2-0 then AG 2-1. Justice for Frost and vladk0r.

s0pp

13X0 · 13x0.com.br
[VALORANT] Seed: #VLR-HTMJ2
Mode: Classic
Result: DESAFIO VENCIDO
Run: 1-0 | Maps: 2-1
Overall: 96
Chemistry: 90
Legacy: System Team (47)
MVP: Chronicle
Coach: alecks
Chemistry Core: Tactical Unit
Pool: Tier 1 Only
Challenge: WON
Duelista: aspas (99)
Iniciador: crashies (94)
Controlador: Chronicle (97)
Sentinela: Less (98)
Flex: Sacy (96)

Play at: https://13x0.com.br

Kick the flex player but not the Neon only player who's had little to no value his entire time at KRÜ. Makes sense 👍

They are apparently playing with Jowa again.

Found it in their rulebook. They will play patch 12.08 if anyone was wondering.

What patch will this be played on, if anyone knows?

https://www.vlr.gg/pickem/5e7b300d

https://www.vlr.gg/pickem/9451333b

https://www.vlr.gg/pickem/a4e3869f

o7 - I was really excited about the 2026 Na'vi project with him :(

Yeah looks like we won't be seeing more the core project for 2026. They will probably rebuild as Rexxtoned and maybe Ninja leaves. GSR and Donatello will be ready for 2027. Since they both have late birthdays in the 2026 season.

Very neon heavy from what I can see but not a bad shout at all.

What are your no brainer picks for the 2026 season?

I'll start:

• Sand from Twisted Minds / Looking incredible on the sentinel role and is really dominating T2 at the moment.
• Rexxtoned from Team Liquid Academy / Being apart of that project is guaranteed to land you a spot or atleast a trial in tier 1. He is looking really good on the sentinel role.
• Takas from Mandatory / Definitely deserves another stint in T1. Maybe some consistency issues but other than that definitely isn't a bad pickup.
• Timotino from TSM / Definitely one of the better looking duelists in tier 2 at the moment. Very flexible on each of the duelists. I don't see how he is not playing t1 in the 2026 season.
• Pa1ze from Gamax / Danish bias of course but he is looking really good and has been for a while in tier 2. Trials at the minimum.
• Kajuks (Free agent) / He was tearing it up on a "mix team" in North//East. Definitely deserves to tear up tier 1!

Script: NRG wins game 1 over EDG. Losses to TL drops and drops down. Rematch EDG win over NRG.

If not the switch the win/loss with EDG. I'm 100% sure they will trade matches. Kangkang vs Mada will be cinema though.

+Okeanos +Desmo +Meco1e they had one stage to prove they were good and they did? It really just feels like teams are gambling at this point. Out with the old in with the new all the time...

Build a roster over time like Liquid and Fnatic have done replacing only singular players to still keep team dynamics???

Yeah for sure more detailed info inregards to what matters. I mean I would love to know personally how Apeks is 43rd rather than 48th if they haven't won anything at all...

EDIT: I can see that it is based on the placements on the leaderboard.

Yes but winning vs a team doesn't say much. Detailed map data is 100% available for them and they can definitely use that to create a much better rating system. TL 3-0 in EMEA and NRG 0-3 in NA and all because they won over a obvious struggling sentinels they get higher on the leaderboard?

Something just feels off about the list. Like I agree with some of it but the algorithm just seems flawed.

I was getting downvoted

To all the Americans confused as to why I'm putting their star boy on the overrated (And downvoting :) ). I won't neglect he was dominant. However in terms of what is being asked. Whom is overrated he DEFINITELY fits that category. Especially since he was a one trick, you can't argue with that. When you think of chamber, yay will instantly pop to your mind.

For comparison to EU's star boy in his rookie year on multiple agents (and a uncomfortable neon):

Yay:
2022 avg rating: 1.18
2022 avg ACS: 248
2022 avg K/D: 1.33
2022 avg KPR: 0.88

Kaajak (rookie year):
2025 avg rating: 1.13
2025 avg ACS: 234
2025 avg K/D: 1.23
2025 avg KPR: 0.81

Yay did not deserve the award. I may be persuaded for the nominee to be fair.