duelist:
- aspas
- zekken
- jawgemo
initiator:
- ethan
- cauanzin
- trent
sentinel:
- n4rrate
- leaf
- yay
smokes:
- s0m
- bang
- pancada
flex:
- verno
- cryo
- kingg
he’s still going to be better than most of the duelists securing top 3, did you forget that he as an individual can fry games often? he was a top 5 player in vct 2023 on a dysfunctional team, still had great stats at champs not being too far off from his madrid peak. he’ll be fine next year especially with his jett improving
2022 americas wasn't a region and he didn't had relevant enough international performances to be considered a top controller (and even regionally he was great only on the LCQ)
2024 is debatable but i don't think he come close, too inconsistent. split 1 was great but was very behind on both kickoff and split 2 in both individual and team results, and also internationally. definitely not even close to valyn, tenz and kingg (although kingg only started on controller on split 2 i think. there's a valid debate on omen but i think it counts)
don't get me wrong he can be on discussion for top 3 going to 2025 specially since we have a lot of new prospects and undefined roles but top 1? let's slow down there (glad OP changed it)
i mean i wasnt saying top1 either but he's definitely someone to consider for top3 imo. Bang was a top10 rated player in americas overall this year. He did great in split 1 obviously but also was best rated controller in split 2 playoffs. Like regionally he's for sure up there performance wise despite fluctuating team performance and he can play all the controller agents for his team.