Matias “HUASOPEEK” Ibáñez Hernández has been named the MVP of XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026 after leading 9z to the organization’s first Tier-1 international LAN title. The Chilean rifler produced outstanding performances throughout the tournament, earning the first MVP medal of his career and becoming the first Chilean player ever to receive an HLTV MVP award.
Historic MVP for HUASOPEEK
The XSE Pro League title marked another milestone in HUASOPEEK’s career. After years of steady development, the 9z star delivered the best tournament of his career, consistently leading his team in the biggest matches.
He finished the event with a 1.19 rating, but his impact was even greater in victories, where he posted an impressive 1.37 rating, outperforming fellow MVP contenders Franco “dgt” Garcia and Luciano “luchov” Herrera, who both averaged 1.22 in map wins.
Before the grand final, PARIVISION’s Ivan “zweih” Gogin was considered a serious MVP candidate. However, HUASOPEEK and 9z’s dominant 3-0 victory in the title match removed any doubt about the award.
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9z complete a dream tournament
The South American squad enjoyed a memorable run in Guangzhou, recovering from an opening loss in the Swiss Stage before defeating several top teams on their way to the championship.
Their campaign ended with a commanding 3-0 victory over PARIVISION in the grand final, securing the organization’s first international Tier-1 LAN trophy and capping off a breakthrough event for the entire roster.
For HUASOPEEK, the championship also delivered the biggest individual achievement of his career — his first MVP medal.
Top 10 players of XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026
1. HUASOPEEK (9z) — MVP
16 maps, 366 rounds, +34 K-D, 1.15 K/D. Tournament MVP and the driving force behind 9z’s championship run.
2. Magnojez (BetBoom) — 1.44
7 maps, 146 rounds, +19 K-D, 1.17 K/D. Highest-rated player of the event despite BetBoom’s early exit.
3. frozen (FaZe) — 1.26
14 maps, 323 rounds, +66 K-D, 1.34 K/D. Another consistently elite tournament from FaZe’s star rifler.
4. insani (MIBR) — 1.24
8 maps, 179 rounds, +16 K-D, 1.13 K/D. Strong individual showing during MIBR’s playoff run.
5. Jee (TYLOO) — 1.23
7 maps, 138 rounds, +39 K-D, 1.51 K/D. Excellent numbers despite TYLOO’s short campaign.
6. Twistzz (FaZe) — 1.19
14 maps, 323 rounds, +31 K-D, 1.17 K/D. Reliable throughout the event.
7. Sdaim (Nemesis) — 1.19
11 maps, 264 rounds, +10 K-D, 1.05 K/D. One of the biggest surprises of the tournament.
8. Zero (TYLOO) — 1.18
7 maps, 138 rounds, +11 K-D, 1.14 K/D. Strong rifling performances.
9. JBOEN (FaZe) — 1.18
14 maps, 323 rounds, +74 K-D, 1.41 K/D. Continued to impress during his breakout season.
10. sjuush (Ninjas in Pyjamas) — 1.17
8 maps, 174 rounds, +16 K-D, 1.14 K/D. A consistent anchor for NiP throughout the tournament.
Another breakthrough for South American Counter-Strike
HUASOPEEK’s MVP is more than just an individual award. It is another milestone for South American Counter-Strike, with 9z proving they can compete with — and beat — the world’s best teams on the biggest stage.
For HUASOPEEK, this tournament could mark the beginning of a new chapter. His first international trophy, first MVP medal, and historic achievement as the first Chilean HLTV MVP make XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026 the defining event of his career so far.
