IEM Katowice's conclusion marks a significant milestone in the GOAT debate between ZywOo and s1mple. With ZywOo's recent victory, he's now tied with s1mple at 21 HLTV MVP medals each, though ZywOo has one more online MVP (6 vs 5).

By the numbers comparison:

ZywOo:

• 21 MVP Medals (15 LAN, 6 online)
• 1 Major championship with MVP
• 1 IEM Katowice with MVP
• 1 IEM Cologne with MVP
• 6 HLTV Top 20 placements (4 as #1 or #2)
• 11 S-Tier Offline Trophies

s1mple:

• 21 MVP Medals (16 LAN, 5 online)
• 1 Major championship with MVP
• 1 IEM Katowice with MVP
• 2 IEM Cologne with MVPs
• 8 HLTV Top 20 placements (5 as #1 or #2)
• 10 S-Tier Offline Trophies

Their playstyles differ significantly. s1mple is known for explosive, rule-bending plays and seemingly impossible shots. ZywOo demonstrates a more methodical approach, showing exceptional game reading ability and positioning.

The main distinction remains s1mple's PGL Stockholm Major MVP performance (94 ADR, 0.95 KRP, 1.47 Rating 2.0) against top-ranked teams, compared to ZywOo's BLAST Paris Major victory against lower-ranked opposition.

With Vitality's current form and roster strength, ZywOo is positioned to potentially surpass s1mple's achievements. A second Major victory with strong competition could decisively shift the GOAT debate in ZywOo's favor.

As we look toward 2025, ZywOo appears poised to potentially claim the title of Counter-Strike's greatest player, while competitors like m0NESY, NiKo, and donk remain significantly behind in the conversation.

Related Articles

Previous Articles