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.
vo0kashu: The Fire of Dragon Ranger Gaming
China Number: 6
Global Number: N/A
Average Rating: N/A
Age: 22
Nationality: Russian
In a unique twist for the VCT China league, Russian sentinel player vo0kashu has emerged as a standout despite being the lone EMEA representative in the region. Picked up by Dragon Ranger Gaming (DRG) for their Ascension run, vo0kashu has lived up to the high expectations set by his impressive 2023 performances in EMEA tier 2.
The year began on a high note for vo0kashu and DRG at China Kickoff. They secured a commendable 3rd-4th place finish, with vo0kashu delivering stellar performances and establishing himself as the standout player on his team. Despite a narrow miss at Masters Madrid, vo0kashu’s journey continued into China Stage 1, where DRG needed a 3rd place finish to secure a spot at Masters Shanghai. They achieved just that, advancing from the group stage with a 3-3 record and overcoming Nova Esports and Trace Esports to clinch the final berth.
At Masters Shanghai, DRG’s run was cut short as they exited after two matches. Nevertheless, vo0kashu's exceptional performances remained a highlight, consistently placing him among the top performers on the international stage. Stage 2 saw him maintain his status as DRG’s top player, but despite his individual brilliance, the team struggled, ending the year with a 4-6 record and failing to advance to the playoffs.
Though the year concluded on a disappointing note for DRG, vo0kashu’s standout performances have firmly established him as a top talent. His consistently high-level play places him in the top 5 at the events he attended, earning him the 6th spot on the China 10. His individual excellence shines through, though it is the team’s overall lack of achievement that keeps him from climbing higher.
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