Jimpphat Ranked 17th on HLTV's List of the Best Players of 2024

MOUZ player Jimi "Jimpphat" Salo has secured the 17th spot in HLTV's Top 20 Players of 2024. The announcement was shared on HLTV's website and social media platforms.

The 18-year-old Finnish talent had an impressive year, winning two Tier-1 tournaments with MOUZ: ESL Pro League Season 19 and BetBoom Dacha Belgrade. Although he didn’t earn an MVP title in 2024, he was recognized as an Exceptionally Valuable Player (EVP) on five occasions. Jimpphat concluded the year with an average rating of 1.12, marking a strong individual performance.

Additionally, Jimpphat himself made a bold prediction for the future, highlighting Jakub "jCobbBB" Pietruszewski as a potential breakout star in 2025 and beyond. In his statement, Jimpphat said:

I think he is insane individually, and he has the ability to become one of the best with time. I really enjoy watching him play.

This is Jimpphat's first-ever appearance in HLTV's prestigious Top 20 list, further establishing him as one of the rising stars in the competitive CSGO scene.