The recent VCT Masters Copenhagen showcased the best of the best in VALORANT esports. With top teams from around the world competing, the tournament provided thrilling action and culminated in an intense grand finals between FPX and Paper Rex, with FPX emerging as the champions.
Several players stood out during the event, delivering exceptional performances and making a significant impact on their teams. Now, let’s recognize these players who played a crucial role in one of the biggest international VALORANT tournaments to date.
MVP: FPX’s Shao
Andrey “Shao” Kiprsky from FunPlus Phoenix proved to be the most valuable player of VCT Masters Copenhagen. While his teammate Ardis “ardiis” Svarenieks performed exceptionally well in the group stage, Shao consistently provided immense value to FPX throughout the entire tournament. Shao ranked third in kill-assist-trade-survive percentage (KAST) across the entire event and first during the playoffs. He also excelled in clutch situations and had an impressive K/D ratio. Shao’s impact was especially felt in FPX’s final two victories against OpTic and Paper Rex.
Clutch gods: KRÜ’s keznit and Paper Rex’s mindfreak
KRÜ’s Angelo “keznit” Mori and Paper Rex’s Aaron “mindfreak” Leonhart stood out in clutch situations. Both players had a 35% clutch rating during Masters Copenhagen, with mindfreak achieving this success exclusively in the playoffs. Mindfreak’s standout moment came during Paper Rex’s win over Fnatic, where he won half of his clutches.
Best frag finders: Guild’s Sayf and XSET’s Cryocells
When it came to securing kills, Saif “Sayf” Jibraeel from Guild and Matthew “Cryocells” Panganiban from XSET were the standout players. Cryocells and Sayf ranked first and second in the overall K/D rating and were among the top three in average combat score (ACS). Sayf also had an impressive clutch rating of 21%, while Cryocells excelled in first-blood duels.
VCT Masters Copenhagen stat leaders
Here are the top five players in ACS, KAST, and clutch percentage at Masters Copenhagen.
Top five players in ACS at Masters Copenhagen:
1. Jinggg (Paper Rex)
2. Sayf (Guild)
3. Cryocells (XSET)
4. Derke (Fnatic)
5. yay (OpTic)
Top five players in KAST at Masters Copenhagen:
1. Leo (Guild)
2. MaKo (DRX)
3. Shao (FPX)
4. trexxx (Guild)
5. Cryocells* (XSET)
*Several players finished with a KAST rating of 75%, but Cryocells had the highest ACS among them.
Top five players in clutch percentage at Masters Copenhagen:
1. mindfreak (Paper Rex)
2. keznit (KRÜ)
3. JoXJo (Northeption)
4. f0rsakeN (Paper Rex)
5. Shao* (FPX)
*(XERXIA’s sScary and Leviatan’s kiNgg also had a 25% clutch rating, but Shao had more clutch wins and attempts combined than them.)
VCT Masters Copenhagen dishonorable mentions
– Biggest disappointment: LOUD’s Gustavo “Sacy” Rossi – Sacy’s performance in Copenhagen fell short of expectations, considering his exceptional performance in Brazil. He had a poor showing in the tournament, contributing to LOUD’s overall disappointment.
– Least clutch: Northeption’s Kohei “BlackWiz” Mikami – Despite his big stage experience in Japan, BlackWiz struggled in clutch situations, losing all 19 of his clutch attempts.
– No entry: XSET’s Rory “dephh” Jackson – Dephh had a tough time in opening duels, losing 20 out of his 27 first encounters and achieving a 26% first-blood success rate.
These players showcased their skills and made a significant impact on their respective teams during VCT Masters Copenhagen, creating an exciting and unforgettable tournament.
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