Aurora CS2 is one of the most interesting lineups in Counter Strike 2 right now because they combined elite Turkish firepower with experienced leadership, and they have been climbing through tier one events fast. According to HLTV, Aurora currently sits around the top ten in the world rankings and has spent months building results with this core.
Quick facts about Aurora CS2
| Detail | Snapshot |
|---|---|
| Team name | Aurora |
| Region | Europe |
| Coach | Sezgin Fabre Kalaycı |
| Average player age | 27.0 |
| HLTV world ranking | Around number 10 |
| Valve ranking | Around number 9 |
One key turning point was Aurora acquiring the Eternal Fire roster package, which instantly gave the org a ready made tier one core with strong chemistry and a clear identity.
Current Aurora CS2 roster and roles
HLTV lists the active Aurora CS2 starters as MAJ3R, XANTARES, woxic, Wicadia, and soulfly, with Fabre as coach.
| Player | In game name | Typical role | Team status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engin KĂĽpeli | MAJ3R | In game leader | Starter | Veteran leader, system focused caller |
| İsmailcan Dörtkardeş | XANTARES | Star rifler, entry pressure | Starter | Main space creator, high impact rifling |
| Ă–zgĂĽr Eker | woxic | Primary AWPer | Starter | Tempo AWP, picks that open rounds |
| Ali Haydar Yalçın | Wicadia | Rifler | Starter | Young explosive rifler, strong trading |
| Caner Kesici | soulfly | Rifler, support leaning | Starter | Newer addition listed as starter on HLTV |
| Sezgin Kalaycı | Fabre | Coach | Coach | Tactical prep, structure, mid round support |
Recent form snapshot from HLTV team stats
| Player | HLTV rating shown on team page | What it usually tells you |
|---|---|---|
| XANTARES | 1.19 | Star level impact and consistency |
| Wicadia | 1.13 | Strong secondary carry output |
| woxic | 1.05 | Positive AWP impact across the sample |
| MAJ3R | 0.86 | Lower fragging because of IGL duties and utility work |
| soulfly | 0.79 | Very small sample on the page, so treat carefully |
Also worth noting: HLTV shows jottAAA as benched on the Aurora page, which explains why some older roster lists you see online can look different.
Player breakdown for Aurora CS2
MAJ3R
If Aurora CS2 has a backbone, it is MAJ3R. He is the stabilizer who makes the chaos playable: default structures, utility timing, and the mid round calls that keep the team from over peeking. When Aurora looks disciplined, it usually starts with MAJ3R keeping everyone connected and trading properly.
XANTARES
XANTARES is the headline name for a reason. Aurora CS2 leans on him to take space early and still be dangerous late. He is the rifler you build rounds around because he can win duels that should not be winnable, and that forces defenses to rotate earlier than they want. HLTV also lists him with the highest rating among the core on the team page snapshot, which matches the eye test.
woxic
Every top CS2 team needs a threat that changes how opponents hold angles. For Aurora CS2, that is woxic. When he is feeling it, teams cannot run standard executes because he finds picks through timing and confidence, and suddenly your playbook gets smaller. Even when he is not dropping huge numbers, his presence influences how carefully teams clear lines.
Wicadia
Wicadia is the rising piece that gives Aurora CS2 more than just two stars. His value shows up in the boring parts: clean trades, converting advantages, and being ready when a round breaks into chaos. HLTV lists him with strong output on the roster stats, and Aurora’s official team page includes him as a core face of the lineup.
soulfly
On HLTV, soulfly is listed as a starter and appears to be a newer addition compared to the rest of the core. That usually means the team is either refining roles or looking for a better fit in the supportive rifling lane. Because the sample shown is small, it is smarter to evaluate him by role clarity and team improvement over the next batch of matches rather than any single number.
Coach Fabre
Aurora CS2’s coach, Fabre, is a huge part of why the team feels organized in big moments. Good coaching is invisible when it works: clean anti strats, map veto preparation, and the team staying composed after a rough half. Both HLTV and Aurora’s official page list him as the coach for the current era.
How Aurora CS2 plays
Aurora CS2 is built around high pressure rifling and fast punish windows.
• Early round: XANTARES pressure and woxic pick potential force defenses to show their hand
• Mid round: MAJ3R brings the structure back, turning duels into coordinated trades
• Late round: Wicadia often becomes the closer by converting the last two kills that win the round
If you are watching Aurora CS2 for the first time, focus on two things: how often they get the first duel, and how quickly they group to trade after that first duel. When both are working, they look like a top tier team.
Recent results and why people are searching Aurora CS2
HLTV’s team page shows Aurora active in notable events and recent matches, including a win in BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 over HOTU.
| Date | Event | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 13 2026 | BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 | Aurora vs HOTU | 2 to 1 |
On the achievements side, HLTV also lists Aurora with Major appearances in recent seasons, which is a big signal that the team is not just farming smaller events.
What to expect next from Aurora CS2
Aurora CS2 is in the phase where the ceiling is obvious, and the next step is consistency.
• Cleaner late rounds when the first plan fails
• More stable supportive rifling output alongside the stars
• Stronger map pool depth so vetoes do not trap them into predictable picks
If they keep the star power online while tightening the system, Aurora CS2 can realistically stay in that top ten zone and threaten deep runs at the biggest events.
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