Kyousuke, molodoy, and Makazze Nominated for Rookie of the Year at HLTV Awards 2025

The organizers of HLTV Awards 2025 have officially revealed the finalists for the Rookie of the Year title based on the 2025 CS2 season. The list of nominees was published on social media platforms and on the official website of HLTV.org.

The final trio includes Maksim kyousuke Lukin from Team Falcons, Drin Makazze Shakiri representing Natus Vincere, and Danylo molodoy Holubenko from FURIA Esports. Notably, both kyousuke and Makazze were not part of the initial shortlist released by HLTV in July, making their inclusion in the final voting a significant development.

Throughout 2025, all three players managed to establish themselves on the tier-one CS2 scene, quickly adapting to elite-level competition and becoming key figures within their respective lineups. Their individual performances, consistency, and overall impact on team results played a decisive role in the final selection process.

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The HLTV Awards 2025 ceremony will take place on January 10, 2026, in Belgrade, Serbia. The event will be hosted at Sava Centar, a venue capable of accommodating up to 4,000 attendees. During the ceremony, HLTV will announce the best players, teams, and representatives of the global CS2 competitive scene based on the results of the 2025 season.