The competitive universe of VALORANT witnessed the emergence of notable talents throughout the year 2023, with some already familiar to the public and others rising from the shadows. In this regard, Pichau Arena has compiled a list of standout players in Riot Games’ tactical shooter for this season.
The competitive year kicked off with compelling narratives, including the resurgence of the Brazilian team LOUD and others, the entry of super teams like Fnatic and Natus Vincere (NaVi), and the drama involving Cloud9 with the departure of Jaccob “yay” Whiteaker.
Certain players stood out in these narratives, leaving their mark on VALORANT’s competitive history and attaining the status of top professionals in 2023. Check out the following detailed list:
Max ‘Demon1’ Mazanov
The standout player from Evil Geniuses (EG) delivered an impressive performance at VCT Champions 2023, following a remarkably smooth display at Masters Tokyo. Demon1 gained prominence in VCT Americas during his debut season, getting accustomed to playing on the stage.
Emir ‘Alfajer’ Beder
The first of several Fnatic players on this list, Alfajer served as a consistent anchor for his team. While his playstyle may not be the flashiest, the Turkish player consistently contributes to eliminations in matches and plays a crucial role in holding a site alone.
Leo ‘Leo’ Jannesson
Leo joined Fnatic this season, standing out as a force of nature surrounded by young talents and a high-level IGL. The Initiator took on a more supportive role, often playing with sweep agents and retreating during initial confrontations, amplifying his impact on the server.
Nikita ‘Derke’
Sirmitev Back to entry duelists like Raze and Jett after a year playing with Chamber in 2022, Derke seemed rejuvenated. He dominated nearly every encounter representing the orange colors and showed no signs of slowing down in international tournaments.
Erick ‘aspas’ Santos
Aspas maintained the excellent form displayed in 2022 and was a major reason LOUD reached several consecutive VCT finals, notably securing the second-place spot at VCT LOCK//IN just a few months later.
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