The 28-year-old Bosnian superstar and Falcons’ entry fragger, NiKo, has secured the 18th spot in the HLTV Top 20 Players of 2025.
As the HLTV Top 20 rankings continue to be unveiled after a long and competitive season, the third name announced is the Bosnian star NiKo, who delivered a standout performance under the Falcons banner.
In addition to his 18th-place finish, NiKo achieved a monumental record that will be incredibly difficult to break: he has consistently appeared in the HLTV Top 20 every year since 2016. Furthermore, this marks the first time since 2019 that he has placed outside the Top 10.
NiKo was a key figure in Falcons’ rise during the season. He recorded elite ADR (Average Damage per Round) statistics and played a pivotal role in leading his team to championships. His impact was felt most through his aggressive entry kills and high Impact Rating. Analysts suggest that without certain performance dips, he would likely have maintained his streak within the Top 10.
For his “Bold Prediction,” NiKo chose Mail09. The 16-year-old Swedish prodigy recently made headlines by breaking donk’s Elo record on FACEIT and becoming the FACEIT Season 6 European champion.
