ZywOo (Mathieu Herbaut) is a French Counter-Strike professional representing Team Vitality in CS2 and a 4-time HLTV #1 player. Although he appears in our streamer directory, his reputation comes primarily from elite competition rather than regular livestreaming. His career spans CS:GO and Counter-Strike 2, with a record that places him among the greatest players in the game’s history. For viewers discovering him through a tournament broadcast, the essential distinction is simple: ZywOo is a competitor first, with a minimal personal content presence.
Who Is ZywOo?
ZywOo is the in-game name of Mathieu Herbaut, who was born on November 9, 2000. He began playing Counter-Strike at age seven with his brother. That early introduction is an important part of his background, but his move into professional play did not come at the expense of finishing school. At his mother’s insistence, he completed his baccalauréat before pursuing a professional career.
He joined Team Vitality in October 2018. That signing marks the starting point of his Vitality career and provides context for how quickly his competitive achievements followed. Rather than building his public identity around an extensive streaming schedule, Herbaut became known through his results in professional Counter-Strike. His personal channels are a secondary part of that profile, not the main reason fans follow him.
For a broader biographical reference, see ZywOo’s Wikipedia profile. His story is best understood through the combination of an early interest in the game, a completed education and an exceptionally successful transition into professional competition.
Career Highlights
ZywOo’s arrival at Vitality brought an immediate milestone: he won DreamHack Open Atlanta 2018 in his first month with the team. That early title was followed by a much larger individual distinction. In 2019, HLTV ranked him as the best player in the world, making him the second-youngest recipient of its Player of the Year honor at age 19.
That debut at the top carried another rare distinction. Alongside coldzera and donk, ZywOo is one of only three players to win HLTV Player of the Year in their first full year as a professional. The achievement helps explain why his emergence remains such a significant part of his career story: he did not need a long period at the highest level before receiving its leading individual recognition.
He retained the top ranking in 2020, finished second in both 2021 and 2022, and returned to first place in 2023. After placing third in 2024, he reclaimed first in 2025. Readers exploring other major names in Counter-Strike can also visit our s1mple profile. These profiles offer context for the players behind the broadcasts, without treating competitive success and streaming popularity as interchangeable.
Achievements and Stats
The most useful statistics for understanding ZywOo are his competitive accolades, not his social audience. The following record summarizes the supplied HLTV rankings and key career milestones. For the publication behind these individual honors, visit HLTV.
- HLTV world number one: 2019, 2020, 2023 and 2025.
- HLTV world number two: 2021 and 2022.
- HLTV world number three: 2024.
- Age at first Player of the Year award: 19, making him the second-youngest winner.
- Team Vitality arrival: October 2018.
- Early tournament victory: DreamHack Open Atlanta 2018.
Taken together, these placements show repeated recognition at the very top of professional Counter-Strike. They are annual individual rankings, however, not a complete inventory of tournament trophies or a substitute for match statistics. This profile does not attach unsupported kill totals, ratings or other performance figures to that record.
How Much Does ZywOo Earn?
A reliable earnings figure cannot be established from the verified information available for this profile. No salary, contract value, sponsorship payment or personal streaming revenue is confirmed here. Assigning him an estimated net worth would therefore suggest a level of certainty that the evidence does not support.
For professional esports players generally, compensation can involve team pay, tournament winnings and commercial agreements. Those categories explain how a competitive career may generate income, but they do not establish ZywOo’s individual arrangements. His minimal streaming presence also gives no sound basis for estimating subscription or advertising revenue. His competitive status is documented; his personal finances are not.
Where to Watch ZywOo
For viewers interested in ZywOo’s primary work, Team Vitality’s Counter-Strike matches are the natural place to start. Tournament broadcasts align with what this profile establishes about him: he is an elite professional player rather than a creator known for frequent personal streams. Check the relevant event’s broadcast information when looking for an upcoming appearance.
His listed Twitch handle is @zywoo, though his presence there is minimal. His YouTube channel is identified by UCgjhed4ZWlmC25hS4Sgs7gw and also has minimal content. Neither listing should be read as a promise of a regular upload or livestream schedule. No Instagram account is verified for this profile, so none is recommended as an official destination.
What is ZywOo’s real name?
ZywOo’s real name is Mathieu Herbaut. He is French and was born on November 9, 2000.
Which team does ZywOo play for?
ZywOo plays Counter-Strike for Team Vitality. He joined the organization in October 2018, and his career spans CS:GO and CS2.
How many times has ZywOo been HLTV’s number-one player?
ZywOo has earned HLTV’s number-one ranking four times: in 2019, 2020, 2023 and 2025. He finished second in 2021 and 2022 and third in 2024.
Does ZywOo stream on Twitch?
His listed Twitch handle is @zywoo, but his streaming presence is minimal. He is primarily a professional competitor, and no regular livestream schedule is confirmed here.
Did ZywOo finish school before becoming a professional?
Yes. ZywOo completed his baccalauréat before going professional, following his mother’s requirement that he finish his education first.