Broky secures #8 in HLTV Top 20

Stellar Latvian AWP, broky lands at #8 in the HLTV Top 20 players of 2024, marking his fourth consecutive appearance and third straight top 10 finish. broky's year was defined by remarkable consistency, including his performance during FaZe's iconic grand final run at the Perfect World Shanghai 2024 Major.

The 23-year-old's journey through 2024 began with a series of silver medals, as FaZe reached an unprecedented eight consecutive grand finals following CS2's release. Despite the team's inability to secure victories in these finals, broky's individual excellence shone through, particularly at IEM Katowice where he earned his first EVP of the year after demolishing G2 (1.56 rating) and MOUZ (1.31 rating) in playoffs.

The Copenhagen Major proved to be another milestone for broky, where he showed his ability to perform under pressure. After a shaky start, he carried FaZe through the 1-2 pool with standout performances against Imperial (1.36 rating) and Complexity (1.42 rating). His brilliance continued through the playoffs, where he maintained a 1.28 rating and 82 ADR in their quarter-final victory.

The turning point of broky's year came at IEM Chengdu, where he finally secured both a tournament victory and an MVP award. Averaging a 1.23 rating in playoffs, broky's hybrid AWP proved instrumental in securing FaZe's only trophy of the year. The victory was particularly sweet after the string of second-place finishes, with broky himself noting, "Winning IEM Chengdu was like getting dessert without having the main course."

Though FaZe's form dipped in the latter half of the year, broky remained their most consistent performer. He secured another EVP at ESL Pro League Season 19 despite the team's struggles, posting remarkable performances against Monte with 1.71 and 1.85 ratings in their map wins. The BLAST Fall Final saw broky deliver his highest-rated event of the year, stringing together eight consecutive positive-rated maps and exceptional showings against Falcons (1.41 rating) and NAVI (1.84 rating on Inferno).

The Shanghai Major closed out broky's year with a characteristic display of resilience. After struggling through the Elimination Stage with a 0.90 rating, he found his form in playoffs, supporting ropz with crucial performances against Vitality (1.15 rating) and G2 in FaZe's run to another Major final.

Statistically, broky's year stands out for his exceptional performance under pressure, with a 1.11 rating in arenas (8th), 1.09 in big matches (7th), and 1.12 under elimination threat (9th). 84.1% of his maps were rated above 0.85, though his overall 1.09 rating reflects a second-half decline that likely prevented an even higher placement.

The Latvian's individual accolades in 2024 include MVP honors at IEM Chengdu and EVP recognition at IEM Katowice, Copenhagen Major, ESL Pro League Season 19, and BLAST Fall Final.