Simon “Goody” Chayka’s love for CS started at a very young age. At six years old, he saw his older brother playing CS 1.6 and was immediately drawn to the game. It wasn’t until 2018 when he finally received his own PC that he started playing CS:GO with his friends.

Despite only playing the game for six months, Simon quickly climbed the ranks and reached Level 10 on FACEIT. He also began attending LANs, where he won several local tournaments, showing his natural talent and dedication.

At just fifteen years old, Simon joined the academy team of the renowned CIS organization, Team Spirit. His skills did not go unnoticed, and he was soon invited to FPL-C, where he continued to showcase his potential.

With his natural talent and hard work ethic, he is sure to continue making a name for himself in the CS community.

Daniel-Catalin “Ciocardau” Purice, is a 22-year-old Counter-Strike player. Despite coming from a small town, Daniel has big dreams of becoming a professional player. He has spent the last few years working to improve his abilities as a CS:GO player whilst also working towards getting a degree in marketing.

Daniel is known for his solid work ethic and his eagerness to improve not only as a player but also as a teammate and a friend. He shows his dedication to the game by constantly working on his skills and pushing himself to be better each day.

With his passion for the game and his desire to take his skills to the next level, Daniel is eager to join one of the most prestigious academies in the CS landscape. He is determined to give it his all and reach his goal of becoming a professional player.

Adelin’s journey into the world of professional gaming began in an unexpected way. In 2016, he broke his leg during a football match and found solace in watching his best friend play CS:GO. Despite not having his own PC, Adelin’s love for the game persisted and he started going to a local internet café to play with his friends.

Recognizing his dedication and passion, Adelin’s parents took out a loan to buy him a gaming PC, allowing him to pursue his dream of becoming a professional gamer, where he quickly climbed the FACEIT rankings.

With his talent and determination, Adelin is well on his way to achieving his goal of becoming a professional CS player.

Ahmet “2h” Baftijari is a rising star in CS. Despite humble beginnings and sharing rooms with multiple family members, Ahmet has always been driven to compete on the world stage and is determined to make his dreams a reality.

At the Insomnia 68 LAN, Ahmet’s impressive performance as the second-highest rated player of the event earned him a spot as an IGL for a top regional team. With this invaluable experience, 2h is now focused on breaking through the barriers and establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with on the international stage.

With his relentless work ethic and unwavering dedication to the game, Ahmet is poised for even greater success in the future and is sure to continue making a name for himself as one of the most exciting and talented players in the CS community.

Ieva “mikeri” Skrastina was introduced to video games at a young age of 3 by her father, starting with simple games like Tetris and Pac-Man. However, it wasn’t until she played CS 1.6 for the first time at the age of 14 that she fell in love with gaming and decided to pursue it professionally. Despite giving up her passion for volleyball, her dedication paid off, and she soon became one of the top up and coming female players.

Ieva knew the importance of continuing her education and pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Business Psychology, followed by a Master’s degree in Management Psychology and Supervision. Even with her academic achievements, her focus remained on gaming, and she set her sights on reaching the ESL Impact League to compete against the best female teams in the world.

Through hard work and dedication, Ieva has become a role model for aspiring female gamers, proving that with passion and perseverance, anything is possible.

Paulina “Pavlla” Bucholc had always been a competitive person. When she was younger, she would challenge her friends to all sorts of games, from board games to sports. But it wasn’t until she discovered esports that she found her true passion. In 2016, she was introduced to CS:GO by her older brother, who was already a seasoned player.

Paulina was immediately drawn to the fast-paced action and strategy of the game. She spent countless hours practicing and improving her skills, and soon began to compete in local tournaments. Despite facing many challenges and setbacks along the way, she remained determined to become the best AWP in the female scene.

One of Paulina’s major inspirations came from AWPer s1mple. She greatly respected his exceptional skills, unwavering dedication, and immense enthusiasm for the game. Her goal was to achieve a similar level of excellence in the future.

Paulina is also currently studying for a degree in administration, which she hopes will help her in both her esports career and future professional endeavors.

Mārtiņš “shadiy” Gūtmani is a nineteen-year-old CS player. Mārtiņš started playing CS:GO at the age of 12 by playing from his father’s account in 2016, before proceeding to purchase his own personal computer to continue playing.

In the summer of 2019, Mārtiņš relocated for work. Following a three-month hiatus from CS:GO, he came to realize the extent of his longing for the game and decided to pursue a career as a professional CS:GO player.

Mārtiņš qualified for FACEIT Challenger in 2022 and joined the Gucci Gaming Academy shortly after. He believes his calm personality, alongside his dedication and impressive statistics on FACEIT, will push up to his dream of playing one day alongside broky & YEKINDAR.