malbsMd named the 12th best player of 2024

On #12 in the HLTV Top 20 Players of 2024 has come malbsMd after an impressive showing in the second half of the season. In 2024, malbsMd averaged a 1.23 rating, with an impact rating of 1.40, contributing to his maiden appearance in the top 20.

malbsMd joined G2 Esports in June from M80, and debuted in the Esports World Cup 2024 where G2 finishes second. After notching a 1.06 rating in his debut, malbsMd kicked into higher gears immediately.

In the next tournament, BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2024, malbsMd scored a 1.18 rating propelling G2 to the top of the boards in Group C. At IEM Cologne 2024, malbsMd kicked up a notch to 1.29 and became the 4th highest rated player, matching the rating of ZywOo.

It didn't take long for the contributions of malbsMd to bear fruit, as this iteration of G2 claimed their first title at BLAST Premier Fall Final 2024. While the next event saw malbsMd's only negative rated showing of the year, he bounced right back as G2 claimed another title, BLAST Premier World Final 2024.

His ascent to tier one CS has been like no other. Even when it comes to top 5 or top 10 opponents, malbsMd has maintained a 1.09 and a 1.10 rating respectively. His impact and ability to provide openings has been instrumental in G2's success.

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