Team Liquid CS2 Roster: Current Line-Up & Roles
- NAF (Keith Markovic) — Rifler / lurk, veteran closer (joined Feb 5, 2018).
- Twistzz (Russel Van Dulken) — Star rifler / anchor, win-condition fragger (re-joined Dec 7, 2023).
- ultimate (Roland Tomkowiak) — AWPer, primary sniper (joined Jul 12, 2024).
- NertZ (Guy Iluz) — Aggressive rifler / space-taker (joined Jan 6, 2025).
- siuhy (Kamil Szkaradek) — IGL & rifler (trial from Apr 4, 2025 → permanent Jun 11, 2025). Captain.
- Coach: flashie (Viktor Tamás Bea) — appointed Jul 9, 2025.
Why this matters: The 2025 rebuild reunited elite firepower (Twistzz), added proactive space creation (NertZ), locked in a full-time IGL (siuhy), and installed a dedicated coach (flashie). That identity balances structure with star rifling, leaving NAF to close out late rounds while ultimate controls pace with the AWP.
Team Liquid CS2 Roster: Player Bios & Quick Stats
NAF — Rifler / Lurker
- Age: 27 • Nationality: Canada • Joined: Feb 2018
- Calling card: patient clutches, calm site holds, high-impact late-rounds.
- What to watch: mid-round lurks that punish rotations, post-plant utility discipline.
Twistzz — Star Rifler / Anchor
- Age: 25 • Nationality: Canada • Re-joined Liquid: Dec 2023
- Calling card: mechanically elite rifling, multi-kill potential, reliable anchors.
- What to watch: clean trading on rifle defaults, explosive swing rounds.
ultimate — AWPer
- Age: 21 • Nationality: Poland • Joined: Jul 2024
- Calling card: assertive opening picks, steady line-holding, quick re-peeks.
- What to watch: early-round impact vs. top-tier T side mid-takes.
NertZ — Aggressive Rifler
- Age: 26 • Nationality: Israel • Joined: Jan 2025
- Calling card: entry spacing, mid-round explosiveness, lurk flexibility.
- What to watch: timing plays through mid and late-round split hits.
siuhy — In-Game Leader
- Age: 22 • Nationality: Poland • Trial → Signed: Apr–Jun 2025
- Calling card: prep-heavy calling, info-based pivots, supportive trading.
- What to watch: layered execs and tempo shifts based on utility economy.
Coach: flashie
- Role: systems coach focused on fundamentals, spacing, and role clarity.
Team Liquid CS2 Roster: Results & Performance in Recent Events (2025)
- IEM Katowice 2025: 9–12th
- BLAST Open Spring 2025: Group stage exit (7–8th)
- IEM Dallas 2025: 9–12th
- BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025: 15–16th (1–2 Swiss)
- IEM Cologne 2025 (Aug): 13–16th
- Esports World Cup 2025: 17–20th
- ESL Pro League S21: 5–8th
Form takeaway: The first half of 2025 was turbulent while roles settled around siuhy’s system. The team sits around the playoffs bubble with upset potential when Twistzz/NertZ find early duels and ultimate lands opening picks. Consistency hinges on spacing discipline and late-round trading around NAF.
Team Liquid CS2 Roster: Tactics — How Team Liquid Wins Rounds
- Early round: slow-lean defaults for map control; ultimate contests key lines, NertZ pressures mid/connector spaces.
- Mid-rounding: siuhy favors info-driven pivots off utility counts and sound cues; NAF lurks for backstabs or flank control.
- Execs: layered execs (first wave for space, second for plant/post) with Twistzz as the decisive closer.
- CT side: Twistzz/NAF handle anchor roles; ultimate rotates to shut down late hits; NertZ floats for fast trades.
Learn the callouts Team Liquid exploit: Mirage • Inferno • Overpass • Nuke • Anubis • Dust II • Vertigo.
Team Liquid CS2 Roster: Map Pool Snapshot & Resources
- Active pool orientation: see the full CS2 maps overview and CS2 map pool guide.
- Practice smarter: use CS2 practice commands, smoke practice commands, grenade binds, and revisit callouts before matches.
Team Liquid CS2 Roster Timeline (2024–2025)
- Dec 27, 2024: Liquid bench YEKINDAR; interim shuffles begin.
- Jan 6, 2025: NertZ signs.
- Apr 4, 2025: siuhy joins on trial loan.
- Apr 22, 2025: Liquid formally parts ways with YEKINDAR.
- Jun 11, 2025: siuhy signs permanently.
- Jul 9, 2025: flashie becomes head coach; analyst responsibilities reshuffled.
Team Liquid CS2 Roster: Match & Event Notes (Highlights)
- BLAST.tv Austin Major (Apr–May): 1–2 Swiss, 15–16th overall. Strong opening-pick rounds; difficulty closing mid-rounds vs. top-5 teams.
- ESL Pro League S21 (May–Jun): 5–8th — best tier-1 finish of the year to date; structure and defaults looked sharper under siuhy.
- IEM Cologne (Aug): 13–16th — competitive maps, but decider conversions remain a focus area.
Team Liquid CS2 Roster: Accolades & Milestones (Quick Reference)
- Twistzz: 2Ă— Intel Grand Slam (2019, 2023), 1Ă— Major (Antwerp 2022), multiple MVPs; perennial Top-20 talent.
- NAF: Multi-event MVP history, long-tenured Liquid cornerstone, consistent Top-20 presence across years.
- NertZ: Breakout tier-1 star in 2023; recruited for proactive rifling and mid-round punch.
- siuhy: Trophy-winning IGL known for prep and role clarity; recruited to restore structure.
- ultimate: Young AWPer with an assertive style; building tier-1 consistency.
Team Liquid CS2 Roster — Strengths, Weaknesses & What to Watch
Strengths
- Star rifling depth (Twistzz + NertZ) with NAF clutch equity.
- Clear IGL voice (siuhy) improving mid-round cohesion.
- AWP presence (ultimate) controls early-round tempo.
Weaknesses
- Closing deciders: conversion rates vs. elite teams fluctuate.
- CT-side volatility: trading % and mid-round info plays can swing series.
What to watch next
- Deeper set-piece book on Mirage/Anubis.
- Selective double-AWP trials on Nuke to lock down outer/yard control.
Team Liquid CS2 Roster — FAQ
Who is Team Liquid’s IGL?
siuhy (signed permanently on Jun 11, 2025).
Who is the coach?
flashie (since Jul 9, 2025).
Who AWP’s for Liquid?
ultimate, added in Jul 2024.
Best 2025 finish so far?
5–8th at ESL Pro League S21.
