Thorin Names the Best Russian CS2 Player Right Now — and It Isn’t donk
The British analyst picked m0NESY over donk in a post on X and added a sarcastic jab about DENDELE.
Counter-Strike analyst Duncan “Thorin” Shields has picked Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov as the top Russian player in CS2 at the moment, ahead of Team Spirit star donk.
What Thorin said
Shields shared his take in a post on X. He named the Team Falcons AWPer as Russia’s number one, then added a sarcastic twist: the only exception would be if you needed someone to crush DENDELE.
How Thorin’s view has changed in 2026
| Date | What Thorin said | Who it was about |
|---|---|---|
| June 7, 2026 | donk is a contender for the best player in esports history, not just in CS | donk |
| August 29, 2026 | If donk and m0NESY ever team up at their peak, it would be the end for the whole pro scene | donk and m0NESY |
| October 26, 2026 | m0NESY is the best Russian player in CS2 right now, ahead of donk | m0NESY |
What Thorin said
Shields shared his take in a post on X. He named the Team Falcons AWPer as Russia’s number one, then added a sarcastic twist: the only exception would be if you needed someone to crush DENDELE.
Key points
- Who: Duncan “Thorin” Shields, CS2 analyst
- Pick: m0NESY (Team Falcons)
- Left out: donk (Team Spirit)
- Where: a post on X
Thorin’s busy week
This is not Thorin’s only headline this week. Shortly before, he slammed Valve over the settings of the official deathmatch servers, saying they showed either a total lack of understanding of CS or outright mockery of the players.
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