Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut, widely regarded as the finest player in Counter-Strike 2, has signed a new deal that keeps him with Team Vitality until 2028. The agreement was finalised with the support of SEG’s gaming division, Prodigy SEG. Vitality’s message is clear: their top player is going nowhere.
For ZywOo, the decision took little thought. Leaving was never really in question: “Re-signing with Vitality feels like the natural choice, so much so that I have barely considered any alternative.”
ZywOo’s story with Vitality goes back almost eight years. Now, at just 25, he is considered by many to be the greatest player ever, and he has achieved all of it in Vitality colours. ZywOo admits that loyalty to one club was never a goal when he started out. “But when you think about it, it means something in the end. Looking back at the end of my career and knowing I achieved everything with a single team would be such a pleasant feeling. But for now, let’s focus on the many tournaments ahead.”
At Prodigy SEG, we’re proud to see Team Vitality and ZywOo’s journey continue for two more years. We’ve been by Mathieu’s side since 2019, being there through every step of this journey and watching him grow into the legendary player he is today, while remaining the humble and wonderful person we’ve known from the start. We’re very happy to see him continue with a team and environment where he feels at home.