Top 10 best players in the IEM Krakow 2026 group stage

The IEM Krakow 2026 group stage gave us a clear picture of who’s in form and who’s still warming up. Some stars lived up to expectations, while others surprised with strong individual performances despite their team’s struggles. Here are the top ten players from the group stage, based on influence, consistency, and stats.

10. Krabeni (FUT) – 6.5

Aulon ” Krabeni ” Fazlija put in an impressive performance for an in-game leader. He balanced command and shooting well and was often the reason FUT remained competitive in tough rounds. A very promising sign for the team going forward.

• KPR: 0.76
• DPR: 0.66
• ADR: 84.75

9. Soulfly (Aurora) – 6.5

After a difficult first major tournament, Caner ” soulfly ” Kesici answered his critics in Krakow. He demonstrated confidence, good positioning, and accurate shooting, becoming Aurora’s most reliable player in the group stage.

• KPR: 0.76
• DPR: 0.62
• ADR: 83.31

8. HeavyGod (G2) – 6.6

Nikita ” HeavyGod ” Martynenko continues to grow in his role and currently looks like G2’s most consistent player . His position holding was excellent, winning tough rounds and holding bombs under pressure.

• KPR: 0.73
• DPR: 0.66
• ADR: 83.98

7. sh1ro (Spirit) – 6.7

Dmitry ” sh1ro ” Sokolov stepped up his game when Spirit needed him most. In the group finals, he carried key rounds while Danil ” donk ” Kryshkovets struggled. Calm, effective, and decisive, sh1ro once again proved his worth as an elite sniper.

• KPR: 0.81
• DPR: 0.53
• ADR: 79.16

6. flameZ (Vitality) – 6.7

Shahar ” flameZ ” Shushan is in excellent form and showed confidence throughout the group stage. While most of his damage came against lower-ranked teams, his impact and consistency were very impressive.

• KPR: 0.78
• DPR: 0.65
• ADR: 81.30

5. kyousuke (Falcons) – 6.8

Maxim ” kyousuke ” Lukin remained the Falcons’ most consistent performer . He posted strong results and aggressive play, but his efforts weren’t enough to lead the team to the playoffs.

• KPR: 0.84
• DPR: 0.69
• ADR: 86.50

4. Spinx (MOUZ) – 6.8

Lotan ” Spinx ” Giladi was a key factor in MOUZ’s progress to the playoffs. While the team isn’t yet at its peak, his smart positioning and reliable damage helped them secure important victories.

• KPR: 0.74
• DPR: 0.62
• ADR: 84.52

3. m0NESY (Falcons) – 6.9

Ilya ” m0NESY ” Osipov put up strong stats, primarily playing against NRG and 3DMAX . While it wasn’t a superstar moment, he remained consistent and deadly with the AWP.

• KPR: 0.82
• DPR: 0.59
• ADR: 84.25

2. donk (Spirit) – 7.3

Spirit is still adapting, but his donk level remains extremely high. He dominated duels, applied constant pressure, and once again proved why he’s one of the most dangerous marksmen in the game.

• KPR: 0.93
• DPR: 0.67
• ADR: 101.19

1. ZywOo (Vitality) – 7.5

Mathieu ” ZywOo ” Herbaut was simply on another level. His performance against Aurora was particularly brutal, as he completely controlled the server. Perfect decision-making and elite mechanics determined his group stage.

• KPR: 0.99
• DPR: 0.50
• ADR: 88.26

The IEM Krakow 2026 group stage showcased a strong mix of proven superstars and rising talent. While ZywOo and donk continue to set the standard, players like soulfly and Krabeni demonstrated that new names are ready to challenge the elite. The playoffs promise even greater heights.