Forbes Russia has ranked Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov among the country’s most valuable athlete brands for 2026. The Counter-Strike 2 player for Team Falcons ranks 14th out of 30 athletes and is the only esports representative on the list, published on November 11.
At 21, m0NESY has reached his highest position since first appearing in the ranking in 2023. The Russian AWPer climbed ten places from 24th in 2025, with Forbes highlighting his competitive achievements, social media influence, and commercial partnerships.
m0NESY Ranks Ahead of Russian Tennis and Football Stars
The Falcons AWPer finished ahead of several established athletes, including tennis player Andrey Rublev, who ranks 15th, and veteran CSKA Moscow goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev, who sits 19th.
