Top 10 CS2 teams according to Valve rankings

Counter-Strike 2 is easily one of the most competitive FPS games out there, with players constantly jumping into it to climb the ranks. The eSports scene is also naturally bustling, though it makes sense that not every team can claim to be the best of the best, especially when teams like Team Vitality and Team Spirit exist.

Fortunately, there’s a sure-fire way players can potentially determine which teams are the best in CS2. We are, of course, talking about the official Valve rankings that the company puts out for the public to see. As with every ranking, some of these placements could potentially have you scratching your head.

So, if you’re interested in learning which CS2 ^[1] teams are at the top according to Valve’s rankings, keep reading because we know.

10: 3DMAX

• Country: France

3DMAX ^[2] has had an excellent run recently at IEM Katowice 2025, impressing fans and spectators alike. They recently competed in PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025, an S-Tier tournament where they defeated teams like VP and MIBR before getting knocked out. Their roster includes bodyy, Ex3rcice, Graviti, Lucky, and Maka. They aren’t a title favorite yet, but their performance and potential make them deserve a chance in the top 10 rankings.

9: FaZe Clan

• Country: United States

FaZe ^[3] is the most popular American team in Counter-Strike 2, deservedly so for their consistent performances and roster, which has broky, frozen, EliGE, rain, and fan-favorite karrigan. Despite the team finishing second place at PGL Copenhagen 2024 after a close loss, they’re still an incredible team that is a threat to everyone else in the competition.

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8: Team Falcons

• Country: Saudi Arabia

The Saudi-backed team brings together a powerful squad that features NiKo, Magisk, kyxsan, and TeSeS. The team recently added the G2 AWPer, m0NESY, to the roster, strengthening their lineup. They reached the finals at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 and have continued to improve with every competition. With consistent results and better team coordination, the Falcons ^[4] are becoming a powerful squad in the Counter-Strike esports scene.

7: G2 Esports

• Country: Germany

G2 ^[5] has been constantly competing against the best CS2 teams, reaching the quarterfinals at IEM Cologne 2024 and always performing at high-tier events. The team has an incredible roster, with players like Snax, huNter-, malbsMd, and HeavyGod. After m0NESY’s departure, the team has gotten hades as a loan. 

6: Natus Vincere

• Country: Ukraine

NAVI ^[6] won the title for the first CS2 Major, PGL Copenhagen 2024, defeating FaZe Clan in a close 2-1 grand final. They got the “Team of the Year” award by HLTV in 2024 and finished as the most-watched CS2 team of 2024, with over 64 million hours. Their lineup includes incredible players like Aleksib, b1t, iM, jL, and w0nderful. NAVI was a powerhouse during the CS:GO era, and it seems their dominance will continue.

5: Eternal Fire 

• Country: Turkey

Eternal Fire ^[7] had an incredible run at BLAST Bounty Season 1, where they eliminated Vitality and G2 before securing second place in the competition. They also made it to the playoffs at IEM Katowice 2025. The team’s incredible roster of players, featuring XANTERES, MAJ3R, Wicadia, woxic, and jotAAA, was acquired by Aurora Gaming.

4: The MongolZ

• Country: Mongolia

The MongolZ’s victory was the biggest surprise of the year because they became the first Asian team to win an S-tier event in over a decade. Their victory at YaLLa Compass 2024, followed by numerous successes in other events, is impressive to speculators and fans. Their lineup includes 910, bLitz, mzinho, Senzu, and Techno. The team’s incredible plays have made MongolZ a powerful team that other squads need to keep tabs on.

3: Team Spirit

• Country: Russian Federation

Team Spirit ^[8] has been rising in the ranks thanks to their incredible roster featuring chopper, donk, magixx, sh1ro, and zont1x. Although they got disqualified early at IEM Cologne 2024, they secured the BLAST Bounty Spring 2025 title and finished in second place at IEM Katowice 2025. Fans consider donk one of the best professional rifles, and combining that with sh1ro AWPing skills makes their defense powerful.

2: MOUZ

• Country: Germany

MOUZ ^[9] is one of the most consistent teams in 2025. They won the ESL Pro League Season 19 championship with a dominant 3-0 sweep over Vitality, then earned the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 title afterward. The team’s roster includes Brollan, Sphinx, Jimpphat, torzsi, and xertioN. MOUZ’s aggressive play style forces teams to rethink their strategies when they face them.

1: Team Vitality

• Country: France

Fans consider Team Vitality ^[10] as the best CS2 team as of April 2025. They secured first place at multiple high-tier tournaments, such as BLAST Open Spring 2025, ESL Pro League Season 21, and IEM Katowice 2025. The team’s players are ApEX, FlameZ, Mezii, ropz, and ZywOo, all with incredible synergy.

FAQs

How will the CS2 esports scene evolve in 2025?

The CS2 esports scene in 2025 is experiencing significant growth and diversification. Organizers like ESL and BLAST are leading the charge, with ESL planning eight tournaments and BLAST hosting five major events. This expansion reflects a broader commitment to globalizing the CS2 competitive scene, offering more opportunities for teams worldwide to participate in top-tier competitions.

What are the major CS2 tournaments happening in 2025?

The 2025 CS2 esports calendar is packed with high-profile events. The most significant is the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, scheduled from June 2 to June 22 in Austin, Texas. This tournament marks the third CS2 Major Championship and features a record 32 teams competing for a $1.25 million prize pool. Other notable events include the Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) series, with tournaments in Katowice, Melbourne, Dallas, Cologne, and Chengdu throughout the year. Additionally, PGL is hosting events in Buenos Aires, Bucharest, Astana, and Belgrade, further enriching the competitive landscape.

References

1. [1] "Official Cs2 website". www.counter-strike.net. Retrieved April 24, 2025
2. [2] "3DMAX website". 3dmax.gg. Retrieved April 24, 2025
3. [3] "FaZe Clan website". fazeclan.com. Retrieved April 24, 2025
4. [4] "Team Falcons website". www.falcons.sa. Retrieved April 24, 2025
5. [5] "G2 Esports website". g2esports.com. Retrieved April 24, 2025
6. [6] "Navi website". navi.gg. Retrieved April 24, 2025
7. [7] "Eternal Fire website". eternalfire.gg. Retrieved April 24, 2025
8. [8] "Team Spirit website". teamspirit.gg. Retrieved April 24, 2025
9. [9] "MOUZ website". mousesports.com. Retrieved April 24, 2025
10. [10] "Team Vitality website". vitality.gg. Retrieved April 24, 2025