Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut has surpassed Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev by securing his 22nd career MVP at the ESL Pro League Season 21. ZywOo’s performance not only marks a personal triumph but also breaks the previous record held by s1mple for the most MVP awards in competitive gaming.

ZywOo, a prominent player in the Vitality team, has made waves in the eSports community, showcasing skills that have led to his outstanding rating of 1.43 across 15 maps during the tournament.

This season marks ZywOo’s second MVP award of the year, following a dominant performance at IEM Katowice, further strengthening his bid for a record-breaking fourth Player of the Year accolade.

All time MVP leaderboard

• Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut: 22 MVPs (15 Big Events)
• Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev: 21 MVPs (14 Big Events)
• Nicolai “device” Reedtz: 19 MVPs (11 Big Events)
• Christopher “GeT_RiGhT” Alesund: 10 MVPs (2 Big Events)
• Kenny “kennyS” Schrub: 10 MVPs (3 Big Events)

ZywOo’s consistency in high-stakes matches has led to his impressive win rates and ratings in both the group stages (1.49) and playoffs (1.39).

His recent record has drawn significant attention, especially as fans compare his achievements with previous legends in the competitive scene.