Who Are Team Iberian Soul?
Iberian Soul are an independent Spanish CS2 lineup built around a familiar Riders-era core. In 2025 they reunited the alex–mopoz–sausol–dav1g spine and welcomed back MartinezSa on AWP, stacking a string of online and LAN wins through early summer and climbing into the global top-40. This page compiles their roster, roles, current form, and map prep you can actually use.
Current Roster (Roles, Ages, Snapshot)
| Player | Role | Age | Joined | Past 3 Mo. Rating* | Notes |
| alex (Alejandro Masanet) | IGL / rifle | 29 | Jan 19, 2025 | 1.09 | Mid-round calling, great utility usage; sturdy on Nuke. |
| mopoz (Alejandro Fernández-Quejo)** | Entry / space maker | 29 | Jan 10, 2025 | 1.11 | High-tempo opener; creates room on T sides, pressure on Ancient. |
| sausol (Pere Solsona) | Star rifle / lurk | 25 | Jan 10, 2025 | 1.12 | Team’s most consistent fragger; strong ADR and clutch rate. |
| dav1g (David Granado) | Anchor / support | 24 | Jan 10, 2025 | 1.04 | Tough-site anchor; reliable retake utility sequencing. |
| MartinezSa (Antonio Martínez) | AWPer | 24 | Jul 23, 2025 | ~1.10 | Back with the core; impactful defensive AWPing and quick picks. |
* Rating window is the typical “past 3 months” snapshot as of Aug 13, 2025 (context: online + qualifier-heavy sample).
** Yes, there are two Alejandros—use nicknames to keep them straight.
Staff: Head coach deLonge, assistant coach repk3ys, team manager Rubén Cardoso.
2025 Roster Timeline (Key Dates)
- Jan 10: Lineup announced around the Spanish core.
- Jan 19: alex arrives to lead as IGL.
- Mar 2: deLonge promoted to head coach; repk3ys becomes assistant.
- Jul 11: AWP shuffle—stadodo exits.
- Jul 23: MartinezSa returns, completing today’s five.
Team Form: Recent Results & Notable Wins (Summer 2025)
Titles
- The Proving Grounds S2 (online, B-tier) — Champions, mid-July.
- EPIC.LAN 45 (offline, C-tier) — Champions, late July; lower-bracket push, wins over Alliance and AaB on finals day.
- Galaxy Battle 2025 Phase 3 (online, B-tier) — Champions, late June.
- Roman Imperium Cup I (offline, C-tier) — Champions, late July; notable playoff wins incl. SAW.
Closed Qualifiers & Cups
- ECL S50 Europe Cup #1 (Aug 12): 2–0 vs GUN5 — clutch Ancient and event-map Train wins.
- ESL Pro League S22 EU Closed Qualifier (mid-July): 1–2 vs OG in a competitive series.
- StarSeries Fall 2025 EU CQ: slated vs Nemiga around Aug 14.
Trendline: Back-to-back online + LAN trophies in July, consistent qualifier runs, and the AWPer returning in late July all point to a lineup on the rise. Current world rank is hovering around the high-30s as of this week.
Playstyle & Map Pool (How They Win)
Identity: Structured mid-rounds under alex, with mopoz taking early space and sausol finishing man-advantage rounds. dav1g’s anchors enable MartinezSa to hold bold lines. Expect proactive CT protocols after an opening pick, and well-rehearsed late-round trading.
Typical Picks/Bans (recent samples):
- Comfort picks: Nuke, Inferno, and a growing Ancient.
- Map they’re happy to play situationally: Mirage when opponents leave it in; otherwise it gets removed often in this tier.
- Event map notes: Won Train in ECL Cup play when available.
Prep like a pro:
- Start with the big picture: the full CS2 Maps guide.
- Drill callouts on Mirage, Nuke, Anubis, Inferno, Overpass, and Vertigo.
Player-by-Player “About & Stat Highlights”
alex — IGL / Rifle
- About: Veteran Spanish leader (ex-Riders, international experience).
- Highlights: ~1.09 recent rating with robust utility damage and opening involvement for an IGL; Nuke mid-rounds are a calling card.
- What to watch: Yard/secret pressures on Nuke; late-round trade schemes.
mopoz — Entry / Space Maker
- About: High-energy opener, excels at forcing early rotates.
- Highlights: ~1.11 recent rating; Ancient T-halves shine thanks to decisive space creation.
- What to watch: Early-round routes that let sausol convert the mid-round.
sausol — Star Rifle / Lurk
- About: The quiet engine of their firepower.
- Highlights: ~1.12 recent rating; dependable multi-kill rounds and impact frags on tight scorelines.
- What to watch: Lurk timings on Ancient and Nuke; clutch patience.
dav1g — Anchor / Support
- About: Low-ego role player trusted on tough CT sites.
- Highlights: ~1.04 recent rating; reliable flash setups and retake utility.
- What to watch: How his info plays free up alex and MartinezSa.
MartinezSa — AWPer
- About: Return of the prodigal Spanish AWP; stabilizes long lines and mid-round picks.
- Highlights: ~1.10 recent rating sample; strong debut week back in the core.
- What to watch: Defensive holds that unlock aggressive rotates; T-side opening duels.
Side note for readers: If stat terms like ADR or Impact are fuzzy, start with What is ADR in CS2? and then learn How to check CS2 stats.
Team-Level Snapshot (Year-to-Date)
- Maps played (context across the year): ≈231
- Record: 132–99
- Team K/D: 1.02
- Rank trajectory: Peaked mid-summer; sitting roughly #38 worldwide as of this week.
These aggregates reflect a mix of online cups, qualifiers, and a handful of offline events, which naturally inflates sample size while blending opponent tiers.
How Iberian Soul Convert Series (Scouting Checklist)
- Space → Closer: mopoz takes space, sausol finishes. Expect spacing that isolates site anchors.
- AWP as a lever: MartinezSa’s picks trigger instant re-aggression or rotations—look for CT swing protocols after a pick.
- Structured map pairings: Nuke/Ancient are the backbone; they’ll mix utility layers to deny info and force unfavorable duels.
Counter-prep for scrims:
- Internalize callouts via CS2 Mirage Callouts and Nuke Callouts.
- Drill smokes and nades with CS2 smoke practice commands and a reliable jump-throw bind.
- Review macro differences between Premier vs Competitive.
FAQ
Who is the IGL of Iberian Soul?
alex.
Who is the primary AWPer?
MartinezSa.
What’s their current world rank?
Around the high-30s as of this week.
Which maps look best?
Nuke and Ancient are the bedrock, with Inferno often in the mix.Where should I start to learn the maps?
Begin with the CS2 Maps overview, then drill Mirage, Nuke, Anubis, and Inferno.
