Ukrainian multi-gaming esports organization Natus Vincere has introduced its updated international CS:GO roster. In addition to the Ukrainian core of Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyljev and Valerij “b1t” Vakhovsjkyj, it now includes Aleksi “Aleksib” Virolainen, Justinas “jL” Lekavicius, and Ivan “iM” Mihai.
26-year-old Aleksib came from Ninjas in Pyjamas, where he was inactive since June 14.
Aleksib is an experienced in-game leader who has competed in the pro scene since 2015. He made his name as part of ENCE, winning at StarSeries & i-League S6 and BLAST Pro Series: Madrid 2019, as well as sensationally leading his team to the Grand Final of IEM XIII ‘ Katowice Major 2019. He then continued his career with OG, G2 Esports, and NiP.
23-year-old iM just has said goodbye to GamerLegion, with whom he became a silver medalist at the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023.
The 23-year-old Lithuanian jL was playing for the Apeks and ranked 3rd-4th with them at the last CS:GO Major.
With these additions, NAVI has replaced Denis “electroNic” Sharipov, Ilya “Perfecto” Zalutskiy and Andrij “npl” Kukharsjkyj, who were recently benched.
The debut of this roster will be at the BLAST Fall Groups. The event will take place from July 10th to the 22nd.
NAVI are now:
- Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyljev
- Valerij “b1t” Vakhovsjkyj
- Aleksi “Aleksib” Virolainen
- Justinas “jL” Lekavicius
- Ivan “iM” Mihai
- Andrij “B1ad3” Ghorodensjkyj (Coach)
