Look Sports Media – A seismic shift is occurring in the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) world. Sixteen-year-old Liam "MaiL09" Tängel, a Swedish prodigy, has ascended to the number one spot on the FACEIT global leaderboards, boasting an impressive rating of 4,860. This remarkable achievement puts him on the verge of dethroning Danil "donk" Kryshkovets, a legendary figure widely considered one of the greatest riflers in history.
MaiL09’s ascent is nothing short of meteoric. The "09" in his moniker isn’t just a random number; it’s his birth year (May 30th, 2009). Should he maintain his top ranking until the season’s end, he’ll shatter donk’s record by a significant margin – six months and nine days. Donk, currently eighth in the FACEIT rankings, previously held the record with a staggering 5,283 ELO in Season 5, surpassing even the likes of kyousuke and m0NESY.
But MaiL09’s talent isn’t a recent discovery. He’s been competing in tournaments since the age of 11, earning an invitation to the FACEIT Pro League at just 13. His resume includes stints with prominent teams like GODSENT and Johnny Speeds, culminating in a Svenska Elitserien Spring 2025 victory with the latter. Currently playing for Metizport, his impressive 57% win rate across over 3,500 FACEIT matches speaks volumes about his consistency and skill.
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While MaiL09’s individual achievements are dazzling, his team, Metizport, currently sits at 79th in the Valve Regional Standings (VRS). This makes qualification for the StarLadder Budapest Major in November a challenging, albeit not impossible, feat.
Meanwhile, the CS2 scene is buzzing with excitement for the BLAST Fall Open in London. Six top teams are battling it out, but donk won’t be among them. Team Spirit, his team, suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of G2 Esports in the closed qualifiers, losing the final map 11-1. This leaves the door open for other contenders, with Team Vitality and FURIA emerging as strong favorites.
The clash between established giants and rising stars like MaiL09 promises a thrilling future for CS2. Will the young prodigy continue his reign and solidify his place in esports history? Only time will tell.
Jack Stewart, Senior Editor
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