Pimp discussed the contenders for the title of best player of 2026
Analyst Jakob “Pimp” Winneke posted on his personal X page, naming the top contenders for the 2026 Best Player award.
Who do you think will ultimately be named the number one player in 2026? As far as I’m concerned, there are only three contenders in this race: donk, ZywOo, and m0NESY. The gap between this trio and all other esports players—including sh1ro, flameZ, ropz, HeavyGod, KSCERATO, and molodoy—is simply astronomical. Who are you betting on?
Earlier, Jakob “Pimp” Winneche discussed the prospects for the current FaZe and Liquid rosters after the summer break. He assessed the current standing of both clubs on the Tier 1 scene and also touched on their struggle to return to the top of the industry.
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