Top 5 Young CS Stars Making Waves at Shanghai Major: Rising Talents to Watch (by KASSAD)

Top 5 Young CS Stars Making Waves at Shanghai Major: Rising Talents to Watch (by KASSAD)

By Marcus Thompson

December 24, 2024 at 02:47 AM

FL4MUS - Rising Star Profile

A versatile 20-year-old Russian player from GamerLegion who excels in aggressive playstyles and T-side initiatives. Notable stats from Shanghai Major 2024 Europe RMR Group A include a 1.23 rating across 14 maps and impressive opening success rates (T: 54.3%, CT: 53.7%).

Key Strengths:

  • High multi-frag potential with 60.2% headshot rate
  • Excellent balance between aggression and passive play
  • Strong map awareness and timing
  • 86.5 ADR in full buy rounds

Notable Position Changes Since Joining GamerLegion:

  • Inferno: Maintains A anchor role
  • Nuke: Transitioned from A anchor to Yard (1.24 rating)
  • Ancient: Switched to mid position (1.23 rating)

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tomaszin - South American Prodigy

20-year-old Argentine player for BESTIA who achieved a remarkable 1.37 rating over 9 maps at the Americas RMR. Known for exceptional opening duels with a 1.49 K/D ratio at 21% attempt rate.

Strengths:

  • Methodical approach to gameplay
  • Strong aim duels
  • 103.8 ADR in full buy rounds
  • Versatile positioning

Key Positions:

  • CT: Excels in Mid (Ancient, Anubis)
  • T: Specialist in lurk roles (B lurk Mirage: 1.36 rating)

jambo - Ukrainian AWP Sensation

20-year-old AWPer from Passion UA making his major LAN debut. Achieved 1.11 rating across 10 maps at Europe RMR Group B with impressive opening success rates (T: 54.5%, CT: 64.6%).

Strengths:

  • Modern hybrid AWP/rifle player
  • Quick decision-making
  • Creative utility usage
  • Strong clutch performance

Best Maps:

  • T-side: Anubis (1.46 rating)
  • CT-side: Inferno (1.39 rating)

ICY - Cloud9's Young Gun

19-year-old Kazakh player showing promise with a 1.19 rating over 9 maps at Europe RMR Group A. Excels in coordinated play with strong refrag potential.

Notable Performances:

  • Mirage: 27-11 (2.00 rating)
  • Dust2: 23-14 (1.44 rating)

Strengths:

  • Calculated decision-making
  • Strong post-plant gameplay
  • Effective rifle control
  • Clutch capability

jackasmo - Ukrainian Prodigy

At just 17, this Passion UA player demonstrates remarkable maturity with a 61.3% headshot rate. Despite a 1.00 rating at RMR, shows tremendous potential.

Key Attributes:

  • Advanced utility usage
  • Quick reactions
  • Strong anchor positions
  • Exceptional movement mechanics

Best Positions:

  • CT: B anchor on Vertigo (1.30 rating)
  • T: Mid on Anubis (1.15 rating)

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