16-Year-Old MaiL09 Wins Sixth FACEIT Season in CS2, Ending Donk’s Five-Season Reign

The sixth season of FACEIT in the European Counter-Strike 2 region has concluded, and its champion is 16-year-old Swedish esports player Liam “MaiL09” Tügel, representing Metizport. The young talent became the new champion of the platform, reaching 5382 ELO and achieving a 57% win rate — a result that allowed him to surpass many experienced competitors and make his mark in FACEIT history.

Vladimir “b1st” Krasikov and Evgeniy “topo-” Ivanov took second and third places in the rankings, showing consistent performance throughout the season. However, it was MaiL09’s victory that became the highlight of the competition — as he ended a five-season winning streak previously held by Team Spirit player Daniil “donk” Kryshkovets.

Donk had been the undisputed leader of the European FACEIT scene, conquering the platform since the transition to Counter-Strike 2. He had record-breaking performances one after another and made victories routine, turning himself into a symbol of individual mastery in CS2. MaiL09’s triumph is a real milestone for the European scene, which means the new generation of young players is ready to give battle even to the most established professionals.

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With his success in the sixth FACEIT season, MaiL09 has solidified his status as one of the most promising players in Europe. His achievement also marks the beginning of a new chapter in the competitive history of CS2.