mezii Ranked 12th in HLTV’s Top 20 Players of 2025

William “mezii” Merriman became the first British player to enter HLTV’s Top 20 Players of the Year. Based on the results of 2025, mezii claimed 12th place in the prestigious ranking, cementing his status as one of the key players on the global CS2 scene.

Why mezii Made the HLTV Top 20 in 2025

The year 2025 was the most successful of mezii’s career. Together with Team Vitality, he won 10 major tournaments, including two Majors — BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 and StarLadder Budapest Major 2025. Vitality’s dominance throughout the year became one of the defining storylines of the season, and mezii was an integral part of that success.

A special highlight was Vitality’s triumph in ESL Grand Slam Season 5, which earned the team $1 million in prize money. This achievement firmly established Vitality as the most consistent team of the year.

mezii 2025 Performance Summary

Over the course of 2025, mezii played 200 maps, recording the following individual statistics:

• ADR: 69.8
• KAST: 75.5%
• Rating: 1.08

He received the EVP (Exceptionally Valuable Player) award three times — at ESL Pro League Season 22, BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, and StarLadder Budapest Major 2025. His rating against top-5 teams stood at 0.99, and 1.05 against top-10 teams, highlighting his consistency even at the highest level of competition.

mezii regularly proved to be a clutch factor in decisive moments: calm under pressure, strong decision-making, and disciplined team play repeatedly helped Vitality secure crucial rounds in the later stages of tournaments. This blend of teamwork and individual impact ultimately earned him 12th place in HLTV’s ranking.

mezii’s Bold Prediction

In the Bold Prediction segment, mezii shared his thoughts on Alex “poiii” Nyholm Sundgren, who currently plays for Alliance and is rumored to be a potential future addition to 100 Thieves.

According to mezii, poiii stands out for his strong game discipline, solid aim, and ability to quickly adapt to new roles. He emphasized poiii’s mature decision-making in clutch situations and his confidence against strong opponents.

“With the right structure and consistent practice, he can make a serious leap in the near future,” the British player noted.