The CS:GO and CS2 scene once again gives us a reason to look not only at current form, but also at historical legacy. In terms of trophies won, the leader is still firmly Dan “apEX” Madesclaire, who already has 40 titles and continues to pull away from the chasing pack.
apEX remains the most decorated player on the scene
The French captain of Vitality has long established himself among the key veterans of professional Counter-Strike, but now his advantage in the trophy standings looks even more significant. Forty titles is no longer just a nice number — it is real confirmation of exceptional longevity at the top level.
It is especially telling that apEX has not only remained among the elite for years, but continues to add to his collection already in the new CS2 era. That once again underlines his status as one of the most successful and consistent players in the history of the discipline.
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What the top 5 by number of trophies looks like
At this moment, the list of the most decorated players looks like this:
- apEX — 40 trophies;
- ropz — 34 trophies;
- dupreeh — 32 trophies;
- device — 30 trophies;
- Xyp9x — 28 trophies.
It is also worth noting separately that 🇫🇷 ZywOo also has 28 trophies, which means he shares that number with Xyp9x and is already right on the doorstep of the very top of the historical ranking.
Vitality are once again dominating even in rankings like this
What looks especially interesting in this ranking is the contribution of Vitality specifically. The team has several players who have long since done more than just win tournaments — they are shaping the historical top by number of titles.
And while apEX has long become a separate figure here, ropz and ZywOo only strengthen the feeling that the current Vitality roster is not just a strong team of the moment, but one of the most trophy-rich projects in the entire modern scene.
The battle for positions is definitely not over yet
Despite apEX’s confident lead, the ranking itself still cannot be considered a closed story. Some of the players at the top are still competing at the highest level, which means every new title can still affect the order in the table.
The one who stands out most right now is ropz, who has already climbed to second place and continues to reduce the gap to first. And alongside him is ZywOo, who is also gradually pushing higher and higher up the historical list.
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The legend of apEX keeps growing
The ranking by number of trophies once again reminds us how massive a figure apEX remains for Counter-Strike. Forty titles is a number that already looks historic on its own, and given Vitality’s current form, it could very well become even bigger.
And while the others are only trying to close the distance, it is the Frenchman who continues to set the standard for everyone who wants to claim the status of the most successful player in CS history.
