s1mple Joins FaZe Clan
s1mple Joins FaZe Clan: CS2 Legend Returns Ahead of IEM Dallas 2025
On May 5, FaZe Clan officially announced the signing of Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev, one of the greatest Counter-Strike players of all time. He will be replacing Helvijs “broky” Smits in the active CS2 roster, making his debut at IEM Dallas 2025 and later competing at the highly anticipated BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025.
The announcement was made via FaZe Clan’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, generating massive buzz across the global CS2 community.
The CSGOAT is back - and he's on our side now.
— FaZe Esports (@FaZeEsports) May 5, 2025
Joining us for IEM Dallas and the Austin Major, please welcome @s1mpleO ? pic.twitter.com/O1o5Mdal4k
FaZe CS2 Makes a Major Roster Move
After more than four years with FaZe Clan, broky has been benched. He joined the team in late 2019 and played a crucial role in FaZe’s success, helping secure numerous titles — most notably the PGL Major Antwerp 2022.
This high-profile roster change signals a bold new direction for FaZe as they aim to dominate the CS2 scene in 2025 with s1mple’s firepower and experience.
s1mple's Return to Competitive Counter-Strike 2
s1mple had stepped away from competitive play in late 2023 after leaving Natus Vincere. In 2024, he made a brief return with Team Falcons on loan, participating in several events, including the RMR qualifiers for the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 — though the team failed to secure a spot at the Major.
Now, with a full-time return to one of the most prestigious teams in the world, s1mple is once again ready to make an impact.
Current FaZe Clan CS2 Roster for 2025:
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Håvard “rain” Nygaard
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Finn “karrigan” Andersen
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David “frozen” Černanský
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Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski
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Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev
What’s Next for FaZe and s1mple?
With IEM Dallas 2025 just around the corner, all eyes are on FaZe Clan’s new CS2 lineup. Will s1mple’s arrival spark a new era of dominance? Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how the team performs with one of the most iconic players in Counter-Strike history back on the main stage.
Stay tuned for more CS2 roster news, FaZe Clan updates, and exclusive insights into the Counter-Strike 2 esports scene.
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