12 Best North American CS:GO Players in 2022

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So, who is the best CS:GO player in NA based on the 2022 summarized ratings? There are a bunch. It’s time we found out.

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12. Anthony Kearney — CLASIA

For fans of CLASIA, deep dive into the gameplay, stats, and strategies with the CLASIA CS:GO profile.

This AK-47 maniac is only 16, but he already has brought in over $20,000 in winnings for his team, which he managed to earn over three years. With 760 M4A1-S kills under his belt, this is a serious candidate for the roster of the best CS:GO players in NA. 

• Player rating: 1.12
• KD (index): 1.10
• Maps: 153
• Rounds: 4,002
• Prize money won: ~$17,000
• Recent tournament achievements: 1st place at Intel Extreme Masters XVII — Dallas: North American Open Qualifier; FACEIT Pro League — North America: November 2021; 1st place at cs_summit 8: Open Qualifier.

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11. Bradley Kohler — Slugy

Understanding the playstyle of Slugy can offer insights to budding players; check out the Slugy CS:GO profile.

A 19-year-old professional Slugy made it to our list not due to the years’ worth of accolades, but rather because of his passion and rapid rating spikes. Bradley is a PUGstar with almost a 2:1 killing ratio that you should certainly watch out for.

• Player rating: 1.12
• KD (index): 1.10
• Maps: 125
• Rounds: 3,222
• Prize money won: ~$5,000
• Recent tournament achievements: Fragadelphia 17: Georgetown; April 2022 FACEIT Pro League — North America; Long IsLAN 2021.

10. Brendan Williams — Bwills

Stay updated on Bwills' latest matches and performance with the Bwills CS:GO profile.

A passionate young rifler, Bwills has been playing semi-pro/pro games for four years to prove his worth and get signed by the Nouns team. Throughout 2022 alone, the player managed to do almost 2,000 kills with AK-47 and over 1,000 with M4A1-S, undoubtedly making him the best NA CS:GO player to watch out for in the near future. 

• Player rating: 1.09
• KD (index): 1.09
• Maps: 235
• Rounds: 6,276
• Prize money won: ~$35,000
• Recent tournament achievements: 5th place at ESEA Cash Cup: North America — Summer 2022; 3rd place at ESEA Cash Cup: North America — Summer 2022; 1st place at ESL Challenger at DreamHack Melbourne 2022: North American Open Qualifier.    

9. David Polster — cynic

From playstyle to preferred weapons, the Cynic CS:GO profile offers a detailed overview.

A pro player with the highest ranking on his team (Gaimin Gladiators), formerly known as Sneaky, cynic has managed to earn almost $60,000, and 1,000 AWP kills during his career while only 22 years of age. The +572 K/D across only 240 maps says a lot in his favor.

• Player rating: 1.12
• KD (index): 1.10
• Maps: 246
• Rounds: 6,502
• Prize money won: ~$50,000
• Recent tournament achievements: 5th place at ESEA Cash Cup: North America — Summer 2022; 3rd place at ESEA Cash Cup: North America — Summer 2022; 1st place at ESL Challenger at DreamHack Melbourne 2022: North American Open Qualifier.    

8. Michael Schmid — Swisher

A key rifler for the ATK team, Swisher doesn’t play around when he sets out to get the first frags in the game. Well, not literally. This American professional player has been known to have a fierce playing style, which must be the main reason it took him only 2–3 years to gain a top-tier HLTV rating.

• Player rating: 1.14
• KD (index): 1.13
• Maps: 260
• Rounds: 6,709
• Prize money won: ~$50,000
• Recent tournament achievements: 4th place at ESEA Cash Cup: North America — Summer 2022; 1st place at ESEA Cash Cup: North America — Summer 2022; 6th place at ESEA Cash Cup: North America — Spring 2022.

7. Paytyn Johnson — junior

See how Junior fares in top tournaments by checking the Junior CS:GO profile.

A merciless AWP killer, junior, has the title of a top 3 AWPer in North America, over $70,000 in winnings earned for only a couple of years, and 2,000 AWP kills under his belt.  With his excellent contribution to the Complexity team’s performance and first positions across ratings and reviews, he is certainly among the best NA CS players in 2022.

• Player rating: 1.12
• KD (index): 1.19
• Maps: 540
• Rounds: 14,117
• Prize money won: ~$70,000
• Recent major tournament achievements: 4th place at ESEA Cash Cup: North America — Summer 2022; 1st place at PGL Major Antwerp 2022: American RMR — North American Open Qualifier; FACEIT Pro League — North America: March 2022.

6. Josh Pigue — PwnAlone

Discover the tactics and strategies that make PwnAlone CS:GO profile stand out.

EG White’s most valuable player, PwnAlone boasts 2107 AWP kills — the highest stat there is in the community of top NA players in CS:GO. 31 years of age, he's a real powerhouse of a pro, with his most recent performance during Fragadelphia 17 bringing in a $40K win for his team. 

• Player rating: 1.17
• KD (index): 1.21
• Maps: 156
• Rounds: 3,925
• Prize money won: ~$90,000
• Recent tournament achievements: Fragadelphia 17; FACEIT Pro League — North America: August 2022; ESL Challenger at DreamHack Melbourne 2022: North American Qualifier.

5. Joshua Ohm — oSee

The sharpshooting skills and game insights of oSee can be explored in the oSee CS:GO profile.

Considered the best AWPer in North America by many, oSee has made a major contribution to the Liquid team, joining its ranks only to demonstrate a whopping 77% kill ratio during initial games with his participation. With over 2,000 AWP kills at the moment, Joshua surely stands among the MVPs with great potential yet to unleash.

• Player rating: 1.07
• KD (index): 1.11
• Maps: 152
• Rounds: 4,099
• Prize money won: ~$100,000
• Recent tournament achievements: BLAST Premier: Fall Groups 2022; Intel Extreme Masters XVII — Dallas: North American Qualifier; ESEA Season 39: Premier Division — North America.

4. Ricky Kemery — floppy

Dive into the world of floppy, understanding his strengths and strategies with the floppy CS:GO profile.

Ricky Kemery, nicknamed floppy, is one of the best NA CS:GO players simply because he is an up-and-coming 22-year-old pro, deemed “the one to save CS:GO in North America” by many. However, his young age doesn’t downplay his professional experience, with seven years of pro playing under his belt. 

• Player rating: 1.07
• KD (index): 1.04
• Maps: 139
• Rounds: 3,681
• Prize money won: ~$100,000
• Recent tournament achievements: 1st place at IEM Road to Rio 2022: American RMR — North American Qualifier; 1st place at PGL Major Antwerp 2022: American RMR — North American Open Qualifier; ESEA Season 39: Premier Division — North America.

3. Keith Markovic — NAF

Follow the professional journey and in-game strategies of NAF through the NAF CS:GO profile.

Hailing from Canada, NAF is North America's #1 anchor player, playing professionally since 2013. His main winning skill is the ability to stay equally efficient and thorough no matter his team, playing conditions, or in-game situations. 

• Player rating: 1.13
• KD (index): 1.17
• Maps: 148
• Rounds: 3,991
• Prize money won: ~$100,000
• Recent tournament achievements: BLAST Premier: Fall Groups 2022; Intel Extreme Masters XVII — Dallas: North American Qualifier; BLAST Premier: Fall Showdown 2021.

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2. Jonathan Jablonowski — EliGE

Being a prominent player, the EliGE CS:GO profile showcases his achievements and gameplay.

An expert player shooting for the famous Liquid Team since 2015, this pro player doesn’t need an introduction when his nickname is mentioned in the community. Making over a million dollars across his 8-year career, today we can confidently put EliGE among the best North American Counter-Strike players in 2022 due to his swift rifling performance.

• Player rating: 1.13
• KD (index): 1.09
• Maps: 148
• Rounds: 3,991
• Prize money won: ~$100,000
• Recent major tournament achievements: BLAST Premier: Fall Groups 2022; Intel Extreme Masters XVII — Dallas: North American Qualifier; BLAST Premier: Fall Showdown 2021.

1. Russel Van Dulken — Twistzz

For fans and aspiring players, the Twistzz CS:GO profile offers a closer look into his gaming world.

FaZe’s own Russel Van Dulken, nicknamed Twistzz, is a very promising face with all the chances to make the best CS:GO player in North America. A 24-year-old player from Canada, Twistzz, has been sowing fear with his rifles since 2019, eventually joining a big team, Team Liquid, only to move on to the FaZe clan and make over a million dollars in winnings!

• Player rating: 1.12
• KD (index): 1.14
• Maps: 170
• Rounds: 4,636
• Prize money won: ~$350,000
• Recent tournament achievements: 1st place at the 2nd Intel Grand Slam 2019; 1st place at PGL Major in Antwerp.

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Conclusion

In 2022, we saw many faces, both familiar and new, in the global CS:GO arena. Now you know who excelled the most, who keeps holding the positions, and who shows great potential that is sure to be unleashed in the near future. Pick your GOAT and stay tuned for more CS:GO community updates!

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