📖 Biography
Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev is a Ukrainian professional Counter-Strike player who is widely considered the greatest player in the history of CS:GO. His combination of mechanical skill, game sense, and clutch ability is unmatched in the game's history.
s1mple began his professional career at age 16 and quickly established himself as a prodigy. After stints with various teams including Team Liquid (where he formed a legendary duo with EliGE), he joined Natus Vincere in 2016. With NAVI, s1mple has become the face of Counter-Strike esports.
In 2022, s1mple finally won his first and only Major championship at PGL Major Antwerp, completing his legacy. He has been ranked #1 in the world by HLTV four times (2018, 2021, 2022, 2023) — more than any other player in history.
🎯 Playstyle
s1mple is the complete package — equally deadly with rifles and AWP, capable of entry fragging or anchoring sites, and possessing perhaps the best clutch instincts in Counter-Strike history. His reaction time and flick aim are legendary, regularly producing highlight-reel plays that seem impossible.
What truly sets s1mple apart is his consistency. While other players have peaks and valleys, s1mple maintains an incredibly high level of performance year after year. His ability to single-handedly carry games when his team is struggling has made him the most valuable player in CS:GO history.
📋 Team History
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🦁Major Champion
Natus Vincere
2016 - Present • Star Player -
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Team Liquid
2016 -
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Flipsid3 Tactics
2015 - 2016 -
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Hellraisers
2014 - 2015