Welcome back to DDenied's 2024: Americas 10, a countdown of the top 10 players in the Americas 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.
Cryocells: The Rising Star of 100 Thieves
Americas Number: 10
Global Number: N/A
Rating: 1.13
Age: 21
Nationality: American
In his second year with 100 Thieves after making the switch from XSET in 2022, Cryocells has shown tremendous growth, cementing his role as a key player in the team’s success. His impact was crucial in helping 100 Thieves secure their first domestic trophy of the partnership era during Americas Stage 1, where he ranked as the 3rd highest-rated player. As the first of five American players to make the list, Cryocells has proven himself to be one of the top talents in the region.
Cryocells’ performances have mirrored 100 Thieves’ journey throughout the year. After a disappointing showing at the Kickoff event, where the team was eliminated from the "group of death" featuring Leviatán, Sentinels, and LOUD, Cryocells found his form in Stage 1. His standout moment came at Masters Shanghai, where he delivered a masterclass on Bind, playing Brimstone against FUT Esports. In that match, Cryocells racked up 32 kills, leading 100 Thieves to an impressive 4th place finish. However, his performance dipped once again as 100 Thieves struggled in Americas Stage 2, finishing 4th in the playoffs and narrowly missing out on a spot at Champions after a tough loss to KRU.
Cryocells' transition to a dual role, juggling smokes and Jett, has been a strategic move that echoes EG and Demon1’s approach in 2023. This shift has been beneficial for both his individual play and the team’s overall performance. However, inconsistency across events has kept him from climbing higher in the rankings, landing him the 10th spot on the Americas 10.
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Americas Honourable Mentions
Americas Number 9
China Number 10
EMEA Number 10
Pacific Number 10
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