16-Year-Old Swede Breaks Donk’s Elo Record on Faceit

A new record holder has emerged on the esports scene. The 16-year-old Swedish player Liam “Mail09” Tügel has set an absolute record for the highest Elo on the Faceit platform, reaching 5415 points. This allowed him to claim the top spot in the world ranking and dethroned the previous top-ranked player - Team Spirit player, Danil "Donk" Kryshkovets. 

It is worth recalling that Donk established the record during the summer of 2025 when his Elo rating reached 5350, and since then no one had been able to better that figure - until now. the young Swedish player has finally not only matched the legendary account's Elo but surpassed it, cementing himself as the new "King of Faceit". 

Mail09 is also actively competing in the professional scene - since July 2025, he has been playing under Metizport, and has competed with them in several Tier-3 tournaments. Even at a young age, Liam showcases mature gameplay and excellent individual skill, which enables him to rise steadily in both rankings and career. 

Currently, Mail09 has about $10,500 in total prize money, but analysts are speculating that's just the beginning. His rapid growth, mechanical precision, and consistency suggest that in the coming years, Tügel could become one of Europe’s leading players — and possibly a future star on Donk’s level.

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Mail09’s record has become a symbol that a new wave of talent is already making itself known on the professional Counter-Strike 2 scene.