Where Will EliGE Continue His Career? Top 5 Possible Teams in 2025

Jonathan "EliGE" Jablonowski has officially been released from FaZe Clan. Even after this decision, the American rifler remains one of the strongest aimers in Counter-Strike 2. At 28 years old, EliGE is still considered one of the best entry fraggers in the game and should quickly find a new home. The problem is the current CS2 transfer market is tough – most Tier-1 teams already have established entry players. Still, there are a few realistic destinations. Let’s break down the five most likely teams for EliGE’s next chapter.

Team Liquid, Passion UA (formerly Complexity), NAVI, Vitality, MOUZ, Why Not Other Teams?, Conclusion

Team Liquid

The first scenario that comes to mind is a return to Team Liquid, where EliGE spent the majority of his career. In theory, he could replace Guy "NertZ" Iluz, who has struggled to find consistent form since joining the team.

However, this move appears very unlikely. EliGE did not leave Liquid on good terms, with internal conflicts reported between him and certain teammates. More importantly, EliGE left North America specifically to compete for European trophies. Returning to a struggling Liquid roster in NA would feel like a step backward rather than progress.

While a Liquid reunion would be a nostalgic storyline, it is not a realistic outcome for EliGE’s CS2 future.

Passion UA (formerly Complexity)

Another possible but far-fetched option is Passion UA, the team formerly known as Complexity. EliGE has already played with this group before, and together they managed decent results.

The problem is that Passion UA currently has no reason to make roster changes. The only realistic replacement would be Vladyslav "Kvem" Korol, but removing the only Ukrainian from a Ukrainian-based organization seems highly unlikely. Furthermore, for EliGE himself, joining a roster fighting to stay in the top 30 would represent a massive downgrade. When he left Complexity, they were inside the world’s top 10.

Therefore, this path is almost certainly off the table.

NAVI

The most logical and exciting destination for EliGE is NAVI. Analyst Jacob "Pimp" Winneche even described this as his “dream scenario”:

“My dream scenario for NAVI: +device + EliGE. I would love to see these two work with B1ad3 and Aleksib.” – Jacob "Pimp" Winneche

This transfer makes sense for several reasons. EliGE thrives in structured Counter-Strike, with clear roles and preparation. NAVI’s head coach Andrey "B1ad3" Gorodenskiy is famous for exactly that philosophy. Adding EliGE would inject firepower, experience, and stability into the lineup.

The big question is who he would replace. The most obvious choice is Mihai "iM" Ivan, though such a move would require role adjustments. Another obstacle is NAVI’s policy on age. B1ad3 has publicly said that the organization prefers players under 25. At 28, EliGE does not fit that profile.

Despite these challenges, NAVI remains the most realistic and exciting landing spot for EliGE in 2025.

Vitality

A much less realistic option would be Team Vitality. Their entry fragger Shahar "flameZ" Shushan has been somewhat inconsistent at recent events, and in theory EliGE could take his place.

But in reality, this transfer is close to impossible. flameZ is still very young, extremely team-oriented, and highly valued within the organization. Vitality sees him as part of their future. Swapping him for EliGE would contradict their long-term project.

This scenario belongs more to the “fantasy transfer” category rather than an actual possibility.

MOUZ

A more realistic European alternative is MOUZ. Their entry player Dorian "xertioN" Berman is a strong rifler but sometimes struggles under playoff pressure and on big stages.

Adding EliGE could bring veteran leadership, consistency, and experience in high-stakes matches. He would also help support MOUZ’s young in-game leader, making the team more balanced in crucial tournaments.

While not guaranteed, this move could be a real possibility if MOUZ decide they need an experienced figure to stabilize the roster.

Why Not Other Teams?

When looking at the rest of the CS2 top 10, it becomes clear why other rosters are not viable. Spirit, The MongolZ, Aurora, paiN, and 3DMAX all present language barriers. Falcons and FURIA already have strong entry fraggers in their lineups. Astralis could only be an option if they fully switched to English communication, which has not happened. As for G2, while the organization fits EliGE’s profile, they already have Mario "malbsMd" Samayoa, a highly promising entry star, making a roster change improbable.

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Conclusion

EliGE’s career is at a crossroads. A return to Liquid would be a step back, Passion UA is unrealistic, and Vitality remains a fantasy. That leaves NAVI and MOUZ as the two most likely destinations in 2025.

Despite being 28, EliGE is still one of the best riflers in Counter-Strike. The only question is which organization will take the risk – and the reward – of signing a veteran superstar who can still change the course of any series at the highest level.