s1mple Names electroNic His Strongest Teammate Ever

Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev is back in the spotlight after sharing another headline-worthy opinion about his career. This time, the BCGame CS2 star revealed who he considers the strongest teammate he has ever played with — and the choice will feel very familiar to fans of NAVI’s golden era.

In a video for tournament organizer ESL, s1mple stated that Denis “electroNic” Sharipov was the best teammate he has had throughout his professional journey.

According to s1mple, electroNic combined everything you need from an elite player: consistency, aggression, initiative, and outstanding individual skill. Their partnership was once considered one of the most dangerous duos in Counter-Strike history and played a crucial role in NAVI’s dominance during their peak years.

This statement continues a series of bold takes from s1mple in recent months. Earlier, he created a list of the greatest AWPers in Counter-Strike history, placing Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut at number one while ranking himself only fifth — a decision that sparked heavy discussion across the community.

In February, s1mple also took part in the “Stay Silent Until You Hear a Sniper Better Than You in Your Prime” challenge, where he admitted that only ZywOo has ever come close to matching his peak level.

In the same ESL video, s1mple shared a list of the strongest teammates he has played with during different stages of his career:

• Denis “electroNic” Sharipov

• Valeriy “b1t” Vakhovskiy

• David “frozen” Čerňanský

• Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski

• Ilya “Perfecto” Zalutskiy

The ranking quickly sparked discussion on social media, with many fans noting that the list perfectly reflects the key chapters of s1mple’s career — from NAVI’s era of dominance to his more recent teams.

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With the CS2 season in full swing and the competitive scene constantly evolving, the community will surely keep a close eye on s1mple’s next statements and performances.