July 2026 Top 50 Prospects: dziugss Retains No. 1 Spot

The July 2026 Top 50 Prospects list ranks under-21 CS2 players based on recent results and projected upside. Seventeen-year-old Džiugas “dziugss” Steponavičius holds the top position as he nears graduation from the prospects list, credited for his role as a fragging anchor and consistent performances against top opposition.

Kacper “xKacpersky” Gabara is second after a brief period off the active roster followed by reinstatement. Dmytro “dem0n” Myroshnychenko appears third in what is his final entry on the list. Klimentii “kl1m” Krivosheev and Adrian “xelex” Vincze occupy fourth and fifth, having swapped places since June.

Vladimir “b1st” Krasikov logged the largest rise, reaching 26th after posting a 1.20 rating in his team’s new lineup. David “Dawy” Bibik returned to the top 10 following consecutive strong showings at Super DraculaN and related events. João “koala” Pfeffer re-entered the top 15 after his Major performance. Nikita “jackasmo” Skyba recorded a 1.30 rating over the last month, and Adam “Grizz” Golden posted a 1.22 rating at FRAG TAP Reloaded, becoming the first North American in the top 20 since Mason “Lake” Sanderson.

New entries include Kristian “kralle” Jensen, Artur “pleynnn” Syzdykov and Maxim “SquEzxc” Grebenko from an academy side, and Bogdan “ogwizard” Savula, who overtook teammate Chance “WUMBO” Boyer for the final North American slot. The CYBERSHOKE Prospects duo helped their academy team move above the organisation’s main roster in the VRS ranking and contributed to a LAN win at LG UltraGear in Almaty.

The update highlights round-swing metrics that compare Swing Added-impact from kills, damage, trades and flash assists-with Swing Deducted, the impact lost through deaths. João “koala” clusters with full-time AWPers due to a positionally focused impact profile. Vyacheslav “slaxejezzz” Vinokurov registered high levels of both added and deducted impact, indicating heavy involvement in rounds. Jason “JBOEN” Boe Nielsen showed the highest net impact among top-50 AWPers while maintaining a relatively low cost in deaths.

Ranking methodology weights recent performances, LAN results, playoff showings at notable events and an age modifier that favors younger players with comparable metrics. The listing tracks weighted ratings against top teams, LAN form, playoff contributions and age in days to calculate prospects scores.

Roster notes include kl1m and Liam “MaiL09” Tügel being benched after loans expired; Emil “nota” Moskvitin benched and replaced by prospect slaxejezzz; JBOEN joining FaZe on loan from BIG; and Roman “n0te” Hamze promoted to his organisation’s main team on a trial basis. xKacpersky experienced a brief benching before being reinstated.

Role-specific selections highlighted Artur “pleynnn” and Maxim “SquEzxc” as likely candidates to move to higher-level lineups over the summer. Alan “flayy” Krupa was noted for a 1.16 LAN rating against top-30 teams as a steady AWP option. Martin “nut nut” Holm Vestergaard remains out of action after his previous squad was benched. Jacob “jocab” Nerheden has rebuilt form since leaving his former team, and Dawy was identified as a top candidate for an opening role after back-to-back LAN successes.

The prospects list continues to track under-21 talent and notes that players who reach age or career milestones can graduate from the ranking. With dziugss at the top and multiple young players recording standout metrics, the update outlines the players likely to attract transfer interest during the summer window.