Teen CS2 Star from Sweden Dethrones Donk as FACEIT ELO Leader Metizport’s rising star “MaiL09” now holds the highest FACEIT Elo ever recorded in Counter-Strike 2 history

The next generation of Counter-Strike talent has officially arrived. Swedish rifler Liam “MaiL09” Tügel, just 16 years old, has shattered the all-time FACEIT Elo record in Counter-Strike 2 — surpassing Team Spirit superstar Danil “donk” Kryshkovets.

With an eye-popping 5,412 Elo, MaiL09 now sits at the top of the global leaderboards, marking a monumental achievement for both the young player and his team, Metizport.

🚀 MaiL09 Surpasses Donk’s Record

Back in July, Donk — widely regarded as one of the best riflers in the world and 2024’s Player of the Year — set the FACEIT record at 5,350 Elo. At the time, few believed it could be beaten.

Fast-forward a few months, and MaiL09 has done exactly that. According to FACEIT’s official rankings, the Swedish phenom now leads with 5,412 Elo, officially claiming the title of highest-rated CS2 player in the platform’s history.

The milestone also puts him ahead of other elite players like:

Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov (Team Falcons) – 5,020 Elo
Maksim “kyousuke” Lukin – 5,010 Elo

🔫 Dominating the FACEIT Leaderboards

MaiL09’s run to the top wasn’t a fluke. Over his last 20 matches, the teenager has maintained a 60% win rate and a 1.46 KPR (kills per round) average — stats that rival some of the best in the world.

It’s no surprise that Metizport signed him earlier this year as part of a roster rebuild centered around young, high-ceiling players. The organization’s bet on youth seems to be paying off in a big way.

Meanwhile, Donk has slipped slightly in the rankings, sitting at 4,821 Elo after playing only a handful of matches this week — understandable given his packed LAN tournament schedule. Still, MaiL09’s achievement stands on its own as a rare and remarkable display of consistency and skill.

🏆 Catch MaiL09 Competing Live

Fans won’t have to wait long to see MaiL09 on the big stage. The 16-year-old prodigy will be competing at the Red Bull GIGAWAY JOURNEY 2025 event, hosted at the Holiday Club Åre in Sweden from November 7–8.

You can watch all the action live on the as the young superstar looks to prove that his FACEIT dominance can translate to LAN success.

⚡ Final Thoughts

Breaking Donk’s record is no small feat — and doing it at just 16 years old cements MaiL09 as one of CS2’s brightest rising stars. Whether he maintains that momentum into 2025 remains to be seen, but one thing’s certain: the new generation of Counter-Strike talent has officially arrived.