Natus Vincere — commonly known as Na’Vi — is a name that echoes across the Counter-Strike scene with legacy, dominance, and resilience. The Ukrainian powerhouse has undergone significant evolution in its CS2 era, maintaining its prestige as one of the most competitive teams globally. This guide offers a comprehensive look into the current Natus Vincere CS2 roster, their recent tournament performances, detailed player statistics, roles, and what to expect from Na’Vi in upcoming events.
📜 Who is Natus Vincere (Na’Vi)?
Founded in 2009, Natus Vincere (Latin for “born to win”) rose to global stardom during the CS 1.6 and CS:GO eras. Known for nurturing legendary players like s1mple, the organization has consistently performed at the highest level across international tournaments.
Na’Vi became the first team to win the Intel Grand Slam Season 3 in just 63 days and famously won PGL Major Stockholm 2021 without losing a single map — a feat that cemented their place in CS:GO history.
With the transition to CS2, Na’Vi underwent significant roster changes to stay competitive in the new meta.
🎮 Current Natus Vincere CS2 Roster (2025)
| Player | In-Game Role | Country | Age | Joined |
| Aleksib | IGL (In-Game Leader) | Finland | 27 | 2023 |
| jL | Entry Fragger | Latvia | 24 | 2023 |
| iM | Rifler | Romania | 25 | 2023 |
| b1t | Rifle / Anchor | Ukraine | 21 | 2020 (Core) |
| w0nderful | AWPer | Ukraine | 19 | 2023 |
| B1ad3 | Coach | Ukraine | 38 | 2019 |
This roster marks a shift from a Ukrainian-majority lineup to a more international roster under the leadership of Aleksib, who brings experience and tactical discipline to the team.
📈 Team Performance in Recent CS2 Events
Here’s a quick snapshot of how Na’Vi’s CS2 roster has fared in major events since the CS2 update:
● BLAST Premier Spring Final 2024 — 🏆 Champions
- Na’Vi showcased strategic dominance, defeating Team Vitality 2-1 in the Grand Final.
- w0nderful delivered an MVP-level performance with a +35 K/D differential.
- Aleksib’s calling was notably more aggressive and adaptive, fitting the faster pace of CS2.
● IEM Dallas 2024 — Semifinalist
- Narrow loss to FaZe Clan in a 2-1 thriller.
- b1t was standout on Mirage and Inferno (see: CS2 Mirage Callouts and Inferno Callouts).
- Na’Vi’s CT-side held strong, with consistent retakes on Anubis and Overpass.
● PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2025 — Quarterfinal Exit
- Surprising early exit after losing to MOUZ (read: MOUZ CS2 Roster).
- Team was inconsistent on Overpass, struggling with B-site holds (CS2 Overpass Callouts).
- iM showed glimpses of brilliance but lacked consistency.
🧠 Na’Vi CS2 Roster Roles and Player Analysis
🎯 Aleksib (IGL)
- Known for structured mid-round calling and methodical pacing.
- Adapts well to MR12 format in CS2 (What is MR12 in CS2?).
- Often sacrifices fragging for utility and macro-control.
💥 jL (Entry Fragger)
- Aggressive entry style, ideal for CS2’s quick engagements.
- High impact on maps like Ancient (Ancient Callouts) and Vertigo (Vertigo Callouts).
- Top ADR contributor in most recent events.
🧨 iM (Rifler)
- Known for raw aim and explosive plays.
- Struggled with consistency since joining but shows promise on maps like Mirage and Dust 2 (Dust 2 Callouts).
🔫 b1t (Rifle / Anchor)
- Veteran of Na’Vi, now anchoring bomb sites with precision.
- Low error rate and excellent clutch capability.
- Often top-rated on CT-side Inferno and Nuke (Nuke Callouts).
🔭 w0nderful (AWPer)
- Breakout star from Spirit, now Na’Vi’s main AWPer.
- Stellar long-range hold and aggressive peeking style.
- Perfect for controlling areas like B-Site Anubis (Anubis Callouts).
📊 Player Stats Snapshot (Last 3 Months – HLTV Rating)
| Player | HLTV Rating | K/D Ratio | Maps Played |
| w0nderful | 1.18 | 1.24 | 39 |
| b1t | 1.12 | 1.11 | 42 |
| jL | 1.08 | 1.07 | 39 |
| iM | 1.01 | 0.98 | 38 |
| Aleksib | 0.93 | 0.91 | 41 |
Data reflects matches across BLAST, PGL, and ESL events.
🧩 Map Pool and Strategy Insights
Na’Vi’s current active map pool includes:
- Mirage
- Inferno
- Overpass
- Ancient
- Anubis
- Nuke
- Dust II
For newer players exploring these maps, check out this CS2 Maps Guide.
Na’Vi often bans Vertigo, and occasionally picks Overpass for deep utility plays and slow defaults.
Want to learn map-specific strategies like callouts or smokes? Refer to:
🧠 CS2 Pro Tips Inspired by Na’Vi
Na’Vi players frequently optimize settings for performance. To replicate their setup:
- Learn from CS2 Pro Settings
- Tune your config with the CS2 Config Guide
- Understand ADR in CS2 to analyze impact like a pro
🏆 What’s Next for Na’Vi in 2025?
As we head deeper into CS2’s competitive calendar, Na’Vi is considered a top contender for:
- ESL Pro League Season 21
- BLAST Premier Fall Groups
- IEM Katowice 2026 Qualifiers
Their structure, experience, and the raw talent of players like w0nderful and b1t make them dangerous even to top-tier teams like FaZe and Vitality (Vitality CS2 Roster).
🧭 Want to Compete Like Na’Vi?
Explore these helpful CS2 guides to get better:
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📌 Final Thoughts
Team Natus Vincere’s CS2 roster is a strategic blend of veteran insight, raw aim, and international synergy. With Aleksib’s leadership, w0nderful’s sharp AWPing, and b1t’s consistent rifling, Na’Vi is well-positioned to remain a top CS2 force in 2025.
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