Elfishguy dives into one of the biggest questions in Asian Counter-Strike this year: does Maaraa deserve to be Coach of the Year 2025? He argues that despite competing with coaches who have world-class, veteran lineups like Vitality and FURIA, Maaraa continues to deliver exceptional results with a far less experienced roster. While teams like Vitality have legends such as apEX and Zywoo, and FURIA have Fallen and KSCERATO, The MongolZ are built around players who only recently entered tier-one competition — yet the team keeps rising.
Throughout the year, The MongolZ reached a Major final, won EWC, earned seven S-tier top-4 finishes, and improved on their 2024 campaign — all while facing major setbacks, including losing star player Senzu just months before the Major. Elfishguy highlights how Maaraa repeatedly rebuilt the team, integrated new talent such as kontrolz, and maintained a system that allows young, relatively inexperienced players to keep competing with global contenders.
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Given the circumstances — limited resources, constant roster challenges, and the pressure of representing an underdog region — Elfishguy argues that Maaraa’s achievements stand out even more. Whether or not he ultimately wins Coach of the Year, Elfishguy believes he is undeniably one of the strongest and most compelling candidates in 2025.
