HLTV 2024 Awards Predictions: Expert Analysis by Banks

HLTV 2024 Awards Predictions: Expert Analysis by Banks

By Marcus Thompson

January 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM

Counter-Strike's elite players compete annually for spots in HLTV's prestigious Top 20 rankings, with additional awards recognizing excellence across specific roles. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the 2024 HLTV Awards predictions for each category.

Anchor of the Year:

  1. b1t (NAVI) - Consistently high performance with ratings between 1.16-1.30 across six major events
  2. jimpphatt (MOUZ) - Impressive peaks including 1.39 at Esports World Cup
  3. zont1x (Spirit) - Reliable anchor with strong performance throughout 2024

AWPer of the Year:

  1. m0NESY - Highest AWP usage (42.38%) with dominant, flashy playstyle
  2. ZywOo - Lower AWP usage (29.65%) but exceptional 1.32 rating
  3. sh1ro - Balanced AWP usage (38.51%) with evolving aggressive style

Opener of the Year:

  1. Donk - Record-breaking rookie, youngest Major champion/MVP, 1.33 rating
  2. NiKo - Legendary rifler with consistent tournament success
  3. EliGE - Solid 1.12 rating despite team limitations

Closer of the Year:

  1. jimpphatt - Superior clutch performance and tactical survival
  2. jL - Strong overall impact with memorable clutch moments
  3. b1t - Excellent mechanical skill but lower clutch success rate

IGL of the Year:

  1. AleksiB (NAVI) - Led team to 4 trophies and 7 grand finals
  2. chopper (Spirit) - Successful leadership with young roster, Major victory
  3. karrigan (FaZe) - Strong Major performances despite inconsistent year

Coach of the Year:

  1. B1ad3 (NAVI) - Most consistent team performance, 4 major trophies
  2. hally (Spirit) - Major victory, strong strategic leadership
  3. sycrone (MOUZ) - Developed young talent, consistent playoff appearances

The winners will be announced at the HLTV Awards show in Belgrade on January 11th, 2024.

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