This is the real top 20.

No inflated placements because someone dropped 20 against MoO. Congrats, you fragged out against a team that was barely conscious. And we’re not counting your highlight reel from when you played Bamf either. Shooting ducks doesn’t make you a top player, it just means your mouse works.

This list comes from someone who actually watches the games. No favouritism, no stat sheet worship. If you’re on leave, you’re not on the list. Sorry Dougie.

And if your whole team collapsed around you, maybe that says more about you than them. Top players don’t let their teams die. Simple. You ain’t in. If you’re a bald idiot. You ain’t in.

1. Mylo

The most effective coward in the league. Mylo plays like every peek is life or death, and yet, somehow, he’s almost always the last man standing. Say what you want about his style (we will), but the scoreboard doesn’t lie. Whether he’s baiting or “rotating,” Mylo just plainly ‘gets it done’ at every turn. It’s hard to compete with one of the lowest sens in the game and the strongest chiselled forearm swiping that mouse around. Don’t watch a demo from him you might get seasick.

2. Willzki

Hard to say if he’s a monster or just been farming on peaceful difficulty. Willzki’s stats this season are impressive until you realize he hasn’t played a single real team yet. Still, aim is aim, and he’s got it in spades. We know what he is capable of after his resounding LAN performance. If he ever faces someone who fights back, we’ll find truly find out if he’s the top dog.

3. Shellshock

Shellshock might not say much, but his play does all the talking. Cool under pressure and criminally sharp, he’s the clear carry for Plus Forward, and one of the few players who can swing a match just by showing up. From the top of his phonebook, whether he’s holding a tight angle or clutching a 1vX, he plays like he’s been doing this forever. Which he has. A steady, serious presence who makes his whole team look better.

4. 1Shot

You don’t debate 1Shot’s shotgun—you brace for it. Arguably the best shotgun in the league, and possibly the only man who wakes up every morning choosing violence ever since Brett retired. Watching him play is like watching a rabid dog get loose at a dog park. Zero fear, zero hesitation, and zero chance of survival if you’re within five feet.

5. Nilla

New team, new caller, no problem—Nilla’s been holding it down like a vet yet being the youngest child of the community. He’s doing the rare combo of fragging and thinking this time around, which feels illegal and unfair at times. If his team keeps climbing, Nilla’s the reason. If they crash, it’s also probably Nilla. That’s the gig. We can only hope he stays at the top of the list so that we can enjoy another solid frag movie.

6. Hostage

Fresh off his hiatus, hostage returned to Janitors like he just came back from an aim training retreat in the mountains. This man picked up right where he left off. Only problem? His group’s been about as threatening as an Outlaw’s server. He might deserve a higher spot, but we’ll wait until he faces Check6 on Monday. If he drops 25+ on them, we’ll pretend we believed all along.

7. Zack

LAN Zack is gone. Online Zack? Built different. A spiritual successor to the old “he’s proned behind the wall” line, he now claims, “I feel like I can see people through walls.” And based on his recent performance… maybe he can. Either way, the man’s turned his monitor on and the league is suffering for it.

8. Nytrix

One of the most effective baiters in the league—and we say that with full respect. Nytrix doesn’t take fights he can’t win, period. He plays like a man who’s allergic to risk and somehow turns that into consistent, high-impact fragging. His LAN performance still lingers in everyone’s minds, and even in league play, he’s just still fragging. Smart, surgical, and safe. And it works.

9. Polo

Nobody was ready for LAN Polo. The man showed up with no config, default settings, probably playing at 60Hz, and still looked like a raid boss. No warmup, no excuses, just pure instinct. It was a wake-up call for everyone: this guy’s a straight-up fragger, and you don’t need flashy setups when your aim is built different. Newfound respect earned—and no one can question it now.

10. Zexi

Let’s be honest. This guy’s never seeing the bright lights of LAN, but that doesn’t stop him from dropping numbers like he’s trying to get poached by Goons. Oh wait… he’s already on Goons… Every match, without fail, Zexi shows up, deletes 20+ people, and logs off like it’s a job. And maybe it is. The consistency is terrifying. And depending on who you ask, it’s maybe a little too consistent. No theatrics, no hype, just pure stat padding from the shadows. Dispute him or feel the burn.

11. Verb

New team, same old pressure. Verb took the shotgun reins for Team Awakening, a role that’s already thankless, now with the added joy of trying to mesh with a new roster. Shotgun’s the heartbeat of a team, and Awakening flatlines without him. Every win they’ve scraped out has Verb’s name all over it. High-pressure role, high-impact player.

12. Sixxer

Let’s be real, Sixxer doesn’t belong this low on any list. But his team’s been in the gutter these past two weeks, and even he can’t carry a sinking ship on his own. That said, Sixxer is still one of the best to ever touch the game. You just get the feeling he’s biding his time before he picks up the squad, throws them over his shoulder, and starts carrying like it’s Dallas LAN again.

13. Zondo

The man. The myth. The legend. Zondo’s been quietly grinding his way back into form, and now he’s looking eerily like the Zondo from 20 years ago. Poised, composed, and straight-up fragging. He’s not here for clout, he’s here to remind everyone who he is. And after this season, nobody’s forgetting the name again. Scary player, kind soul. Stay on this man’s good side or he will block you into oblivion.

14. Harold

Harold picked up the shotty and apparently unlocked a new version of himself in the process. No noise, no drama, just cold efficiency. The man dropped 28 on Toujane, for god’s sake. Which, if you’ve never played shotgun, that map is a straight up horror show. His aim’s sharper than it’s ever been, and he’s playing like someone who just realized he’s the win condition.

15. Neoo

Neoo pulled up to the Dallas LAN and started stealing hearts and scoreboards. The man fragged out in almost every match, and he’s following suit this league. Awakening doesn’t live or die by his performance, but let’s be honest. When Neoo’s cooking, they’re damn near untouchable. And the bad news for the rest of the league? He’s always cooking. Literally on broil.

16. Woody

Technically a benchwarmer. Practically a starter. Realistically? Way too good to be on the bench at all. Bricked Up can’t seem to field a full roster without divine intervention, which means Woody has been in the server nearly every week, and making the most of it. He’s showing up and putting up numbers like it’s his full-time role. Calling him a sub feels like a technicality.

17. Broa

Broa has been quietly dragging his team across the finish line with a 32 bomb in a big upset on Toujane. His squad is still in the race, and without taking anything away from his teammates, it’s almost entirely because of him. He’s not just a lifeline. He is the line. Broa is the truth.

18. Telly

Telly is a pillar of the Check 6 machine. I’m a firm believer that the more he drops his sensitivity, the more people he will drop. He honestly plays with settings that would give most players motion sickness. One tiny jitter and his aim’s across the screen. But somehow, it works. He’s a consistent force with the shotgun, rarely, if ever, losing a 1v1. Someone get this man’s config, even on EU shotty, but don’t forget to change the sensitivity.

19. Gl4d

Gl4d lands at 19 only because of the adjustment period that comes with joining a new team. The chemistry isn’t quite there yet, but once it clicks, he’ll be right back to lighting up scoreboards like he always has, no question about it. He hasn’t hit his stride yet, but when he does, it’s going to get ugly for whoever’s on the other side.

20. Tipzy

There were a lot of names in contention for this last spot, but Tipzy edges them out slightly. He’s been playing at ease lately, with smooth mechanics, and it seems like the game has slowed down around him. He is a flashy player, and his timing seems to be impeccable right now. Hopefully his team doesn’t peak too early again, because they won’t get to LAN 2 if they do.

Honorable Mentions :

1200 – If this man could play for his own team the way he plays when he rings, he’d already be on the list. When he’s loose and confident, he looks like a top 15 lock. Maybe he should sit in spawn a little longer.

Magnum – Still built like his namesake. Big impact, big moments. When he’s on, you feel it. But until he strings those games together week after week, he’s staying right outside the top 20 looking in.

Jocco – Shotgun main and the European version of 1shot. A rabid dog on the loose with absolutely no regard for human life. Plays like every round is sudden death. If he catches a hot streak and keeps it going, he could bulldoze his way onto the list.

NoSound – Quiet by name, quiet by playstyle until he isn’t. The man has a switch, and when it flips, things get ugly fast. One heater away from reminding people of the carnage he caused at the Dallas LAN.

Jayyy – Even on an average day, Jayy is a problem. And when he’s locked in, he’s impossible to ignore. He’s only been back on Call of Duty 2 for about a month and a half, and the progress has been exponential. If that trend keeps up, it’s not a question of if he breaks into the top 20, the question is when does he break into the top 10.

Eric – Even if he’s not on the scoreboard, he’s always in your ear, and sometimes that’s half the battle. Eric is a very debatable top 20 player. But I won’t hear the end of it unless I mention it. Depending on whether it’s lamb night or not, he can definitely frag.

dirty_german – This guy had an incredible LAN performance. Clutches, clean shots, he does everything. He adapted well and made drinking gallons of water easy. Hopefully he didn’t peak at LAN, but then again, that’s a hell of a place to do it.

everesttt – Pressing W is no secret formula for him. He’s the main reason his team went up 3-3 and has a soft lock on place 3-4 in Group B. A man possessed on Vallente, he headshotted almost everyone he came across, and lead his team to a 16 nade german half against Old School. A leader AND a fragger. Deadly combination.

trump – A man full of piss and splendour, and after a questionable LAN, trump has stepped up into a leading role on UP in Vibe Management. Whether he’s the sole reason why this team has not parted ways to concentrate on golf season, we’ll never know, but what we do know is, this man has been fragging to start the season. His raw aim was never under scrutiny, but it’s just about that time that he figures out which of his 27 mice he wants to use and sticks to it.

xlzz – It’s hard not to see how freely Mike is playing the game right now. He’s running around without a care and honestly just fragging out after picking the game back up a short while ago. Unfortunately no team will have 5 players in the top 20 so he’s getting the Jay, Lex, and Doug treatment. Keep on fragging Mike.

cru!zer – This man doesn’t need anyone to worship him. Which is why he instantly jumps over the bald idiot in rankings. He replaces panther without missing a beat in scrims and it barely shows that baldie isn’t there. He is a calming presence and just a vibe guy. Oh, and see a couple of his LAN demos, the old man can still shoot like it’s Mutiny all over again.

If you’re not happy with this list, guess what. No one cares. Go out, and do like most of your teammates do. Bait. Scope. And get useless kills. Show up and show out.

WITH ALL DUE RESPECT, THIS LIST COULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE HELP OF REDZ AND HIS COMPILATION OF VOTES. ALL I DID WAS PUT MY OWN TAKES AND DISREGARDED ANYTHING CAP AND TRIPEL VOTED ON. FUCK YOU ALL.