The IEM Cologne Major 2026 is approaching its final stages. We have seen the top teams in action, and going in to the playoffs, we have a clear picture which players are in contention of the Major MVP title of IEM Cologne 2026.
Team Spirit and FURIA secure early progression
Team Spirit and FURIA guaranteed their spots in the next phase by going undefeated with a 3-0 record in Stage 3. This team success is directly mirrored in the individual ratings. Team Spirit is represented by donk and sh1ro at the very top of the rankings. In Stage 2, donk performed insanely well with a 2.27 rating, but usually we only look at ratings from the stage of the tournament, where all teams are able to be present, which is Stage 3.
FURIA holds four spots in the top 15, with molodoy and YEKINDAR producing massive offensive output for the organization.
Team Vitality also secured their position in the upcoming phase. They experienced one loss along the way and finished 3-1. Their star player, ZywOo, continues to deliver outstanding numbers and currently trails only donk in the overall rating.
Top 15 players by rating in Cologne
Here are the highest-rated players at the IEM Cologne Major 2026 before the final day of Stage 3 matches:
- 🇷🇺 donk, 8 maps, 1.53 rating
- 🇫🇷 ZywOo, 11 maps, 1.51 rating
- 🇷🇺 sh1ro, 8 maps, 1.34 rating
- 🇰🇿 molodoy, 7 maps, 1.32 rating
- 🇱🇻 YEKINDAR, 7 maps, 1.30 rating
- 🇷🇺 m0NESY, 11 maps, 1.27 rating
- 🇮🇱 HeavyGod, 10 maps, 1.26 rating
- 🇹🇷 Wicadia, 9 maps, 1.25 rating
- 🇧🇦 NiKo, 11 maps, 1.23 rating
- 🇧🇷 yuurih, 7 maps, 1.20 rating
- 🇦🇷 luchov, 12 maps, 1.17 rating
- 🇺🇦 b1t, 10 maps, 1.16 rating
- 🇧🇷 KSCERATO, 7 maps, 1.16 rating
- 🇹🇷 soulfly, 9 maps, 1.15 rating
- 🇱🇹 dziugss, 12 maps, 1.14 rating
