Counter-Strike is one of the most popular eSports games in the world, and Polish players have been playing an important role in it for many years. Many talents who have gained international recognition thanks to their skills and achievements in the tournament arena, have developed in Poland. In this article, we will review ten of the best Polish Counter-Strike players who left their mark on the history of the game.
Rating of the best CS players from Poland
Here are the top ten Polish Counter-Strike players who stand out for their skills and achievements. You can follow the progress of these players on the website gg.bet/pl, where gamblers can also bet on eSports and follow the results of popular CS2 tournaments.
- K. Szkaradek – nicknamed “siuhy”.
- P. Dykha – nicknamed “dycha”.
- S. Mrozek – nicknamed “kRaSnaL”.
- O. Miskiewicz – nicknamed “hades”.
- K. Rodowicz – nicknamed “rallen”.
- K. Walukiewicz – nicknamed “Kylar”.
- K. Pietkun – nicknamed “KEi”.
- K. Gorski – nicknamed “Goofy”.
- M. Wilczewski – nicknamed “mantuu”.
- W. Kruk – nicknamed “mynio”.
These players not only contributed to the success of their teams, but also influenced the development of the Polish eSports arena greatly. Their talent and hard work is a proof that Poland has a lot to offer in the world of Counter-Strike.
“siuhy”
Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek is a player who started building his brand on the Polish Counter-Strike arena in 2018. His decision to try his hand at the professional level was brave and led to several interesting events: the Polish eSports League and the Polish ESL Championship. He has extremely stable form and a wide range of skills.
“dycha”
The first professional “dycha” team was the Piast Gliwice club. His participation in this club has caused some controversy due to past incidents that led to his ban on one of the platforms. Nevertheless, both Piast and the later Invizy Esport team relied on his talent. In Invizy, together with players like “hades” and “KEi”, he achieved significant success, reaching the quarterfinals of the Polish eSports League.
“kRaSnaL”
kRaSnaL made his first steps on the professional arena in 2019. However, it was not until the following season that he and his “los kogutos” team attracted the attention of a wide audience. The young, ambitious team managed to achieve unexpected success, defeating such teams as Cyberwolves and Pompa Team on their way to the ESL Polish Championship.
“Hades”
“Hades” started his eSports adventure in 2018. It quickly became clear that he had great talent and potential. A few months later, one of the leading Polish x-kom AGO teams became interested in his services. Despite successful trials, the organization eventually stopped their choice on a different player. The next stop in the career of “Hades” was AVEZ Esport. However, his stay with this team was short-lived as he was loaned out to ARCY, where he had the opportunity to play alongside such legends as “TaZ” and “NEO”.
“rallen”
Karol Rodowicz is one of the veterans of the Polish Counter-Strike arena, who has had a long and difficult career since 2014. It was then that appeared at a major first, taking part in DreamHack Winter 2014 as part of the ESC Gaming team. Soon after, his team faced serious allegations of match-fixing, which led to a temporary suspension
“Kylar” and “KEi”
“Kylar” and “KEi” are a duet that has proven over the years that they are an exceptional pair. Their partnership began in 2019 at Polibt Pogon Esports and later continued at AVEZ Esports and Anonymo Esports. Although the fates of the players diverged for a while, their connection and shared experience undoubtedly remains one of the most interesting pages of the Polish CS:GO arena.
“Goofy”
“Goofy” did not jump headlong into the water, starting with small organizations. This allowed him to gain experience and gradually improve his skills. Changing numerous teams can be a destabilizing factor for some players. However, “Goofy” adapted and worked with different players each time. Each following team of “Goofy” was a step forward in his career. This shows his ability to assess situations and make the right decisions.
“mantuu”
The story of “mantuu” is a great example of both the success and hardships of a career as a professional CS player. In a short period of time, “mantuu” went from the German scene to one of the most prestigious organizations in the world. Playing in OG was an important chapter in the career of “mantuu”, without any doubt.
“mynio”
Wiktor “mynio” Kruk is a veteran of the Polish CS:GO scene, who has been delighting his fans since 2014. Over the years he has represented numerous Polish top teams such as ESC Gaming, PACT and x-kom Team. However, it was in 9INE that he found his second home, becoming the undisputed leader of the team. Thanks to his skills and experience, 9INE regularly appears at the most important events, becoming one of the leading teams in Poland.
