How Old Is ZywOo in 2026? Age, Birthday, Nationality
Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut is 25 years old. He was born in Lens, France, on November 9, 2000. ZywOo is French. He started playing at the age of seven with his brother, but his mother only allowed him to play for less than an hour per day. After becoming a teenager, he still never "played in the middle of the night" or "did 4-5 hour sessions", his family always kept an eye on what he was doing.
But after the first achievements, his mother also encouraged him to get into video games, and from time to time, even played with him. But before allowing him to participate in esports, she demanded that he first finish his secondary education and acquire his baccalauréat, which he did.
Career Path: From Early CS:GO Days to CS2
ZywOo path to esports started with semi-pro teams like WySix and aAa. At that moment, he was already a well-known player on FPL (Faceit Pro League). Vitality built their entire roster around him in late 2018. In his rookie year (2019), he was named the #1 Player in the World by HLTV, becoming the youngest player to ever achieve this feat. He repeated this in 2020 and 2023. His crowning achievement in CS:GO was winning the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 on home soil, where he also earned the MVP award.
The first year in CS2 was quite rough for Vitality and ZywOo itself. The 2025 season has been stellar, highlighted by a victory at the BLAST.tv Austin Major and IEM Katowice, solidifying his legacy across both versions of the game.
At the beginning of his career, ZywOo was compared to the best AWPers of that time: device and s1mple. The battle between him and the Ukrainian player was so intense in 2020, but because of the late victories, including a title at IEM Beijing Online, ZywOo won back-to-back HLTV awards.
ZywOo Salary, Earnings and Net Worth in 2025
ZywOo is reportedly the highest-paid player in the history of Counter-Strike right now. Following his contract renewal in 2024, reports estimate his monthly salary to be €100,000 per month (approx. $1.2M+ annually), excluding bonuses. As of late 2025, ZywOo total career prize earnings sit at approximately $1.67 million.
ZywOo’s net worth is estimated to be between $3.5 million and $4.5 million. This figure includes his salary, tournament winnings, and personal sponsorships.
ZywOo CS2 Inventory & Skins: Signature Loadout
His collection is a perfect reflection of his status as "The Chosen One": it prioritizes extreme quality, high-tier "gems," and color-coordinated combos over a massive quantity of random skins.
Here is the breakdown of his estimated $65,000 inventory.
Specialist Gloves | Crimson Kimono
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ZywOo Equipment: Mouse, Keyboard, Headset, Mousepad
In 2025, ZywOo often utilizes gear from his own signature lines or team sponsors.
Mouse: Pulsar ZywOo "The Chosen" Edition
Keyboard: ASUS ROG Falchion Ace HFX (ZywOo Edition).
Headset: Corsair HS80.
Monitor: ZOWIE XL2566K (360Hz).
Mousepad: Pulsar ES2 (ZywOo Edition).
ZywOo CS2 Pro Settings
ZywOo is famous for using high sensitivity compared to other AWPers, and he uses the "Stretched" resolution which makes player models appear wider.
Video Settings:
Resolution: 1280x960
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Scaling Mode: Stretched
Refresh Rate: 360Hz
Mouse Settings:
DPI: 400
Sensitivity: 1.9
eDPI: 760
Zoom Sensitivity: 0.8
Hz: 1000
Crosshair Code (Classic Static Cyan/Blue): CSGO-bJdWd-mehBT-OQtne-Gu7hb-5bq3B.
Check out our special article about ZywOo’s settings in CS2.
ZywOo Personal Life: Family, Wife, Relationships, Hobbies & Off-Stage Personality
Despite his aggressive playstyle, ZywOo is famously humble, shy, and quiet in real life. He is often described by teammates (like apEX) as a "gentle giant" who rarely tilts and brings a calming presence to the server.
When not playing CS2, ZywOo enjoys a low-profile lifestyle. He is known to play other games casually for fun and enjoys spending downtime with family in France. He is not a "content creator" at heart and treats CS strictly as his professional discipline.
ZywOo isn’t married, but he has been in a long-term relationship with his girlfriend, Lea.
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