Top 5 Major Rookies to Watch: Rising Stars Making Their Mark (by KASSAD)

Top 5 Major Rookies to Watch: Rising Stars Making Their Mark (by KASSAD)

By Marcus Thompson

December 24, 2024 at 05:32 AM

FL4MUS (Russia, 20, GamerLegion)

  • 1.23 rating across 14 maps at European RMR
  • Exceptional T-side player with 54.3% opening success rate
  • Strong multi-kill potential with 60.2% headshot rate
  • Versatile player excelling in both aggressive and support roles
  • Notable for selfless plays and creating space for teammates
  • Best performances: Nuke Yard (1.24 rating) and Ancient Mid (1.23 rating)

tomaszin (Argentina, 20, BESTIA)

  • 1.37 rating over 9 maps at Americas RMR
  • Outstanding 1.49 opening K/D ratio
  • Excels in lurking roles with strong individual mechanics
  • Best positions: B lurk on Mirage (1.36 rating), A apps on Inferno (1.41 rating)
  • 103.8 ADR in full-buy rounds during RMR
  • Shows potential for higher-tier competition

jambo (Ukraine, 20, Passion UA)

  • 1.11 rating across 10 maps at European RMR
  • Modern-style AWPer with strong rifling abilities
  • Impressive 64.6% CT-side opening success rate
  • Excels in clutch situations and quick decision-making
  • Best maps: Anubis T-side (1.46 rating), Inferno CT-side (1.39 rating)
  • Notable for creative utility usage and adaptability

ICY (Kazakhstan, 19, Cloud9)

  • 1.19 rating over 9 maps at European RMR
  • Conservative AWPer with strong rifle skills
  • Excellent in post-plant situations
  • 66.9% CT-side opening success rate
  • Best performances on Dust2 (1.44 rating) and Vertigo (1.27 rating)
  • Calm under pressure with tactical approach

jackasmo (Ukraine, 17, Passion UA)

  • 1.00 rating across 10 maps at European RMR
  • 61.3% headshot percentage
  • Exceptional utility usage and quick reactions
  • Strong support player with mature gameplay
  • Best positions: B support on Vertigo (1.30 rating) and Ancient (1.27 rating)
  • Shows remarkable potential despite young age

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