Ranking the Top Five StarCraft Players of 2024

Much has been said and done about how StarCraft II has remained dominant over the years as one of the most dominant real-time strategy titles in the esports scene, and it cannot be denied that we are seeing the continued success of the game with more and more top-notch players making their presence felt on the big stage. This says a lot about how the game is evolving with intense competition and more promising talents on the rise.

But who is the best of them all StarCraft players in 2024?

Why 2024 is a Promising Year for StarCraft

In case you missed it, 2024 has played host to a wide array of competitions this year that has led to a lot of promising battles and showdowns between the best players in the world. It is no secret that most of these tournaments have seen fantastic finishes and massive rivalry matches that have attracted fans to a resurgent StarCraft II in 2024. If you are not impressed, there has been the Esports World Cup, where StarCraft was one of the biggest events that featured the best players in the world, and it cannot be denied that there are a lot of expectations as to how it has set the bar for StarCraft on a higher note.

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Considering how StarCraft has been well-established over the years, one can say that there are indeed a lot of players who have strived to deliver their best on the big stage. Fans did not run out of impressive performances from the top players in the game, and this says a lot about how StarCraft II has managed to stay afloat over the years with lots of strong and highly competitive atmosphere in the game.

So far, new players have stepped into the StarCraft competitive scene. Over the years, we have seen different players try to take on the big stage, and while some have made their strides on the big stage, it is easy to say that the veteran players of the game have managed to keep their place on the top rankings and even secure their spot with continuous winning in various tournaments.

Who are the Top StarCraft II Players in 2024?

As said before, 2024 has been quite a promising campaign for a lot of StarCraft players, and it cannot be denied that there are indeed a lot of veteran stars who have managed to continue their impressive run in the game. Over the years, the success of these StarCraft players has forged their names in the glory of the game, and that says a lot about how the game has continuously changed the dynamic while also welcoming up-and-coming players time and time again.

1. Serral - Finland, Zerg

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Despite losing the Esports World Cup Grand Final, it is a no-brainer that Serral remains the best player in StarCraft II in 2024. Serral has never fallen short of any top-5 finishes this year, showing how well the Finnish Zerg star can make the most of his chances. His recent military service hampered his finish in the EWC 2024, where he lost to Clem in the final of the tournament. Still, Serral boasts a massive record of 35-6 in this year’s campaigns, which has been considered quite a story to remember for many fans of the Zerg phenom. Still, it cannot be denied that Serral still has four months to cap off a promising campaign in the 2024 run, and one can even say that there are indeed plenty of expectations for Serral to deliver huge victories to redeem his tough loss in the final of the Esports World Cup.

Here’s how Serral fared in the 2024 calendar so far:

Tournament	Result
Master's Coliseum 7	1st
IEM Katowice 2024	1st
ESL Spring	1st
EWC 2024	2nd

2. Clem - France, Terran

Let’s be clear, Clem has been on a winning roll this season despite having some questionable struggles in his games time after time. He has played in multiple tournaments this year which has led to mixed results so far, however, it is worth noting that the French Terran star has managed to prove that he has what it takes to win on the big stage when he took on the challenge in the Esports World Cup 2024, even beating the top player in this list, Serral – in a 5-0 affair. That says a lot about how well he is able to sustain his strong level of play in the coming months with the hopes of extending his 250-48 record into a promising stretch now more than ever.

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Here’s how Clem fared in the 2024 calendar so far:

Tournament	Result
Master's Coliseum 7	9-11st
IEM Katowice 2024	5-8th
SC2 Masters EU	1st
ESL Spring	9-12nd
EWC 2024	1st

3. Astrea - USA, Protoss

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Astrea has been on a roll in his games this season, and it cannot be denied that the American Protoss expert has made some impressive games of his own to show that he has what it takes to win big in multiple tournaments. Despite the fact that he did set a bar for success on the North American stage, 2024 hasn’t really been his year so far, but it goes without saying that he is still one of the most formidable players in the game considering how he has managed to keep a promising winning record at 91-60, winning the most against Protoss players as well. Astrea has also emerged well in his best-of-three games, where he has amassed most of his wins at this point.

Here’s how Astrea has fared in the 2024 calendar so far:

Tournament	Result
IEM Katowice 2024	13-16th
ESL Spring	13-16th
EWC 2024	12-18th

4. Reynor - Italy, Zerg

If you are looking for one of the biggest legends in StarCraft II, no need to look further than Reynor, the Zerg phenom of this generation. The Italian star has had quite a season at this point, and it cannot be denied that many people have underestimated the way the SCII legend has made his name in recent years, but one can say that Reynor’s 111-48 record has been quite an impressive mark, showing how well he has improved his approach and taking advantage of the new meta. If you are not impressed, Reynor has a highly notable record against Protoss players, standing at 50-14. Despite not winning any tournaments so far, his own name is a testament to his game at this point in time.

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Here’s how Reynor has fared in the 2024 calendar so far:

Tournament	Result
Master's Coliseum 7	3rd
IEM Katowice 2024	17-20th
SC2 Masters EU	5-6th
GSL S2	13-16th
ESL Spring	5-8th
EWC 2024	6-7th

5. MaxPax - Denmark, Protoss

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Despite competing in multiple tournaments over the years, no one still knows what MaxPax really looks like, but it is easy to say that his game has made him utterly popular at this point. If you haven’t heard of the Danish marauder, then you haven’t seen the beauty of Protoss mastery at this point from MaxPax. The star may have not made big strides in 2024 so far, but he has had the winningest record in the campaign with a 327-53 record so far despite only having two tournament top-10 finishes. That says a lot about his dominance of the 20-year-old who just entered the pro scene back in 2020. So far, the star has been one of the best StarCraft II talents on the rise in 2024 so far, and no one can deny how effective he has been at this point.

Here’s how MaxPax has fared in the 2024 calendar so far:

Tournament	Result
Master's Coliseum 7	7-8th
SC2 Masters EU	2nd

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StarCraft II has remained a promising esports title at this point in time, and no one can deny the fact that there are indeed high expectations from these players considering how well they have managed to stay on the prowl and shown that that they have what it takes to win. Considering the fact that there are many players who are expecting to climb to the top of the StarCraft II competitive scene, but one can say that this is really going to be quite the show to look out for as the coming months will definitely be filled with more interesting competition.

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