Atlanta FaZe and LA Thieves headline the 2025 Call of Duty League Team of the Year. See which standout players made the roster and how fan votes shaped this season’s all-star recognition.
The 2025 Call of Duty League (CDL) season has reached its pinnacle with the unveiling of the prestigious Team of the Year (TOTY) during Championship Weekend, celebrating the standout talent that shaped the year’s most intense competitions. As anticipated by fans and analysts alike, powerhouse franchises Atlanta FaZe and LA Thieves led the charge, with their star players dominating both the first and second TOTY rosters.
Atlanta FaZe continues to cement its legacy as a CDL titan, with all four of its starting players featured across the two TOTY squads. Leading the first team are Chris ‘Simp’ Lehr and McArthur ‘Cellium’ Jovel, whose consistent excellence throughout the season helped FaZe secure back-to-back wins at the first two Majors. Both players also earned individual MVP honors, with Simp taking the crown in Major 1 and Cellium in Major 2. Their elite performances throughout the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 season made them clear picks for top-tier recognition.
Joining them on the first TOTY roster are LA Thieves’ Paco ‘HyDra’ Rusiewiez and Thomas ‘Scrap’ Ernst. HyDra, the electrifying French SMG slayer, has solidified his status as one of the top close-range players in the game. Alongside him, Scrap brought consistent high-impact plays and was frequently in the MVP conversation during key tournament moments, further validating the LA Thieves’ strong campaign this year.
The second Team of the Year roster also features the remaining two Atlanta FaZe stars, Tyler ‘aBeZy’ Pharris and Zack ‘Drazah’ Jordan, both of whom played instrumental roles in FaZe’s early-season dominance. Their synergy and aggressive play styles were pivotal in securing victories that shaped the league standings during the first half of the year.
Rounding out the second TOTY lineup are two breakout talents from other franchises: Joeseph ‘JoeDeceives’ Romero of Toronto Ultra and David ‘RenKoR’ Isern from Miami Heretics. RenKoR’s inclusion is especially noteworthy, marking him as only the second European player in CDL history to earn TOTY honors. Both players made strong impressions with their clutch performances and reliability in high-stakes scenarios.
This year’s TOTY picks were heavily influenced by a fan voting system, ensuring the community had a voice in selecting the league’s best. It also marked back-to-back TOTY honors for Simp, Cellium, Drazah, and Scrap, underscoring their continued dominance across multiple CDL seasons.
In addition to TOTY announcements, Championship Weekend will also feature the crowning of the 2025 season MVP and the tournament MVP; a fitting culmination to another thrilling year in Call of Duty esports. As the CDL evolves, these accolades not only recognize current greatness but also help cement legacies in the ever-competitive landscape of professional Call of Duty.
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