Welcome back to DDenied's 2024: China 10, a countdown of the top 10 players in the China region for 2024. For fans of other regions, don’t worry—each International League has its own list, and there’s also a combined Global 20 for the year.
Disclaimer: All stats are sourced from VLR.gg, and any rating mentioned refers to VLR Rating 2.0. It's important to note that events held in China were not fully tracked by VLR, leading to missing statistics. As a result, the average ratings for each player are calculated only from events where VLR data is available, which excludes all events in China. This skews the yearly averages, particularly for players in the China league.
whzy: The Consistent Force Behind Bilibili Gaming’s Rollercoaster Season
China Number: 10
Global Number: N/A
Average Rating: 0.92
Age: 21
Nationality: Chinese
For those who have followed Valorant for more than a year, the name whzy will undoubtedly ring a bell, especially after his electrifying performances at Champions 2023. His memorable Judge plays and aggressive satchel manoeuvres were crucial in Bilibili Gaming’s surprising upsets over NRG, not just once, but twice, propelling them to a top 8 finish. Heading into 2024, expectations were sky-high for whzy, with many anticipating another standout season.
However, 2024 brought its own set of challenges. The year began on a sour note for whzy and Bilibili Gaming, as they suffered a disappointing 5th place exit at the Kickoff event, setting the tone for what would be a turbulent season. The struggles continued as the team failed to qualify for the Stage 1 playoffs. Despite these setbacks, whzy consistently delivered strong individual performances, often leading the scoreboard for his team.
Stage 2 marked a turning point for Bilibili, who managed to reverse their earlier 2-4 record into a 5-5 finish, earning a spot in the playoffs. Although whzy’s performance dipped during the playoffs, Bilibili’s 4th place finish was enough to secure them a berth at Champions.
Overall, it was a mixed year for Bilibili Gaming, but whzy remained a consistent performer, only faltering towards the end of the season. Despite an early exit at Champions Seoul with an 0-2 record, whzy's contributions throughout the year earn him a well-deserved 10th place in the China 10.
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