Top 5 Call of Duty Players in 2025

With the years passing by, a new generation of talent has made its way into Call of Duty, and several players have risen above these contemporaries heading into 2025, every player portraying skill, grit, and the will to win. These top-five players consist of veterans and rising stars alike; hence, every one of them has earned its place and down the respected path of legends in the COD competitive scene.

McArthur "Cellium" Jovel defines competitive Call of Duty: great gun skill and movement mixed with almost supernatural in-game knowledge. With constant performance in the highest echelon of the game, Cellium has become an icon in the Call of Duty esports community and one of its eminent players. Together with Simp, he has claimed a plethora of gold trophies, including a COD Champs ring and the inaugural Esports World Cup. On top of that, it has been his numerous MVP nominations and All-Star nods that have built an intimidating resume.

Indeed, a stronger showing for Cellium came in 2025. Starting the year with a Major I win in Madrid followed by CDL Minor I, he dazzled fans with his play, making him one of the frontrunners for yet another ring in the future. His skill-to-skill play coupled with his character has birthed a huge fanbase, with many calling him a potential legend of the esport.

Scrappy brought some serious noise from his rookie debut to this superstar. His aggressive playstyle and fiery hype have taken over. Scrappy entered CDL with the Toronto Ultra, where his incredible impact soon earned him a Major title as well as a deep run at COD Champs. His gutsy attitude and raw skill make him one of the most exciting players to watch in recent times.
The year 2025 has seen Scrappy joining LA Thieves, a roster fully loaded with star power. Even though he barely missed out on his debut for a first-place finish at Major I, his performance in Black Ops 6 has been amazing. Rising to fame as one of the potential IGLs (in-game leader) just lends further credence to becoming a major Hall of Famer in the making.

Chris "Simp" Lehr-today the very name in some ways signifies excellence in the Call of Duty League. Even when he was gifted in 2019, Simp's sheer dominion in-game since then has weighed on making him one of the most feared and respected players ever in the history of COD competitive scene.
By now, it is evident that Simp seems to make his mark in 2025, having secured a Major and a CDL Minor in prime Simp style after all. He has built a reputation throughout his career for changing metas and long-lasting performance at the highest level, and accordingly striking at Na'vi. Whether it is the clutch plays or those snap shots, Simp stays one of the most revered yet feared in the league.

Isaiah 'Gwinn' Gwinn's exceptional talent is seen to have one of the closest bright futures within the Call of Duty light. He has soared to top honors in 2023 with the Carolina Royal Ravens. After joining the team in the last part of 2023, Gwinn got into the team and became quite quickly identified as a player to watch out for. His stats are indicative before him: high counts in kills, captures, hill time, and first bloods have made him part of the early success story for the Royal Ravens in 2025.
Gwinn has already helped the team produce some impressive accomplishments, including handing Atlanta FaZe their first 0-3 defeat in two years. With such talent and potential, Gwinn has already proven he can handle some of the biggest names in the league, and it's only a matter of time before he himself starts battling for some major title.

Epitome of versatility and skill, Cuyler "Huke" Garland is a nasty dude with a world title in his resume and is among some legendary teams affiliated such as FaZe Clan and the Dallas Empire. He is an adaptable player who can switch gears and provide top-blanket performances when a team requires it the most.

The highly talented Huke may be absent from OpTic Texas, but he is still a major force in the scene. His ability to perform under clutch conditions and his leadership skills are truly added value to any team. As far as 2025 is concerned, Huke is still one of the most respected veterans within the game whose legacy lives on with inspiration among aspiring players.
These five players would have established their dominance and cornered the orbit of the competitive COD as the 2025 season progressed in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. By skill, by leadership or by sheer, they are all affecting the face of esports. What they will do shall leave an indelible mark for some time, and one can imagine what the fans round the world will be waiting for from these magnets of the game.