Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut finally secured his fifth MVP award of the year at StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2026, ending a dry spell that began as Vitality's form dipped earlier in the season.
The French superstar powered his team to victory with an exceptional 1.50 rating and 1.24 kills per round won. His massive +6.13% round swing left no doubt about who deserved the MVP trophy, especially after his aggressive mid pushes on Cache during the grand final sealed the deal.
Breaking his silence on individual accolades, ZywOo expressed relief at claiming the award. He told HLTV that securing at least one MVP in the season's second half was crucial for his confidence and the team's trophy hunt.
Kaike "KSCERATO" Cerato earned the top EVP spot despite FURIA falling short of the finals. Stepping up amid teammate Danil "molodoy" Golubenko's ongoing eye issues, the Brazilian rifler posted a 1.26 rating with 89.9 average damage per round. His consistency against elite opposition stood out, recording a 1.23 rating versus top-ten squads while his closest teammate managed just 0.97.
Jimi "Jimpphat" Salo nearly challenged ZywOo for MVP honors before a disappointing final derailed his chances. The Finnish anchor displayed brilliant form leading up to the championship match, posting a 1.41 rating in map victories. His demolition of Vitality in the upper bracket demonstrated the high ceiling that coach Ashley "ash" Battye has been working to unlock.
Robin "ropz" Kool rounded out the EVP selections as the reliable second option for Vitality throughout the tournament. His Sunday performance on Cache against FURIA set the stage for his team's dominant run to the title.
