G2 Esports is one of the most successful and recognizable esports organizations in Europe, established in 2014 by former professional League of Legends player Carlos "ocelote" Rodríguez. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, G2 has built a reputation for competitive excellence and a strong brand identity.
G2 Esports History
From the very beginning, G2 Esports has actively developed in various disciplines, including League of Legends, Counter-Strike 2, G2 Valorant, Rocket League, and others. The organization regularly competes in some of the biggest tournaments in the world, such as the LEC, ESL One, Intel Extreme Masters, and many more, achieving impressive results and strengthening its position on the international stage.
In addition to its competitive achievements, G2 is known for its innovative approach to marketing, active engagement with fans, and creation of high-quality content, making it one of the most recognizable brands in the world of esports.
G2 Founders
G2 Esports was founded in 2014 by Carlos "ocelote" Rodríguez, a former professional League of Legends player known for his charismatic personality and competitive spirit. Leveraging his experience and passion for esports, Carlos set out to build an organization that combined top-level performance with strong branding and fan engagement. Under his leadership, G2 quickly grew from a small team into one of the most influential and recognizable esports organizations worldwide, pioneering new standards in both competition and content creation.
G2 Esports Initial Roster
This roster faced challenges early on, including a disappointing performance at ESL One: Katowice 2015, where they failed to win a match and placed 13th–16th. Despite these setbacks, the team secured a victory at GamePlan Pro League, a minor event. However, the squad's tenure was short-lived; by August 2015, G2 parted ways with the Polish roster, with all players except mouz joining Dobry&Gaming.
- Grzegorz “SZPERO” Dziamałek – Rifler
- Jacek “MINISE” Jeziak – AWPer
- Mikołaj “mouz” Karolewski – Rifler
- Paweł “innocent” Mocek – Rifler
- Michał “MICHU” Müller – Rifler (joined shortly after MINISE)
This initial lineup laid the foundation for G2 Esports' future endeavors in the CS:GO scene. Subsequently, G2 rebranded to G2 Esports in October 2015 and acquired the roster of Team Kinguin, marking the beginning of a more successful era for the organization in Counter-Strike.
As of early 2025, the international lineup of G2 Esports includes the following players:
- huNter- (Nemanja Kovač, Bosnia and Herzegovina) — a core player of the team since 2019, known for his consistent performance and leadership qualities.
- malbsMd (Mario Samayoa, Guatemala) — joined G2 in June 2024, bringing fresh energy and an aggressive playstyle.
- Snax (Janusz Pogorzelski, Poland) — a professional with many years of experience, returned to G2 in July 2024, providing the team with strategic depth.
- HeavyGod (Nikita Martynenko, Israel) — joined G2 in January 2025, formerly played for Cloud9, bringing aggressive gameplay and a high level of individual skill to the team.
- hades (Aleksander Miśkiewicz, Poland) — joined G2 in April 2025 on loan until the end of the BLAST.tv Major: Austin 2025, replacing m0NESY after his transfer to Team Falcons.
Coaching Staff:
Wiktor "TaZ" Wojtas is the current head coach of G2 Esports' Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) team. He joined the organization in December 2023, succeeding Jan "Swani" Müller.
In 2025, G2 continued competing at the highest level. Below are some of the most notable G2 Esports CS2 match results:
- PGL Bucharest 2025 - 2nd place, $93,750 in prize money.
- BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 1 Finals - 3-4th place, $17,500 in prize money.
At the moment, the new G2 roster is struggling to find their form and is barely holding onto a spot within the world’s top 10 teams.
G2 Esports Former Players
Over the years, G2 has featured a range of talented players who have contributed to the organization’s legacy:
- shox (Richard Papillon) One of the most decorated French players, shox was a core member of G2 from 2015 to 2019. He played a key role in shaping the team and its success on the international stage. After leaving G2, he continued his career with Vitality and other organizations.
- NBK- (Nathan Schmitt) NBK- was one of the founders of G2 and played in the team from 2015 to 2017. His leadership skills and experience helped G2 achieve significant success. After G2, he continued his career with OG and other organizations.
- Aleksib (Aleksi Virolainen) Finnish IGL Aleksib joined G2 in 2022, replacing nexa. However, his time on the team was short, and in August 2022 he was replaced by HooXi.
- HooXi (Rasmus Nielsen) Danish IGL HooXi joined G2 in 2022. Under his leadership, the team won BLAST Premier: World Final 2022 and IEM Katowice 2023. In 2023, HooXi was moved to the bench.
- jks (Justin Savage) Australian player jks joined G2 in 2022. He helped the team win IEM Cologne 2023. In 2023, jks was moved to the bench.
G2 Esports Legends
Some iconic players helped define G2 legacy:
- NiKo (Nikola Kovač) A Serbian rifler (joined G2 in October 2020), widely regarded as one of the most talented players of all time. His impeccable mechanics, clutch plays, and deadly control of both the AK and AWP have made him the face of G2. Under his leadership, the team reached the grand final of the PGL Stockholm Major in 2021 and went on to win IEM Katowice 2023 and the BLAST Premier World Final 2022. He has appeared in HLTV’s top 20 players list eight times, often ranking between 2nd and 4th.
- m0NESY (Ilya Osipov)Signed in August 2022, this young sniper made a name for himself at just 16 years old, quickly rising to become one of the top AWPers in the world. He was named HLTV MVP of the BLAST Premier World Final 2022. In 2023, he continued to evolve as one of the best AWPers in CS2.
- kennyS (Kenny Schrub) One of the most famous AWP players in CS:GO history, kennyS was part of G2 from 2015 to 2022. His aggressive playstyle and shooting accuracy made him a key player on the team. In 2022, he left G2 and joined Team Falcons.
- shox (Richard Papillon) One of the most accomplished and experienced players on the French scene, shox was known for his versatility and clutch ability. He played for top teams such as VeryGames, Titan, G2, and Vitality. His contributions to team chemistry and aggressive rifling often made the difference in high-stakes matches. With G2, he won ECS Season 1, and as part of Team LDLC, he became the DreamHack Winter 2014 champion.
- ScreaM (Adil Benrlitom) A Belgian rifler famously nicknamed the "headshot machine" due to his exceptional headshot percentage. ScreaM gained widespread recognition for his precision and shooting mechanics while playing for G2, Team EnVyUs, and other European teams. His unique style inspired a generation of players, and in 2016, he helped G2 secure the ECS Season 1 title.
G2 Esports Tournament Achievements
Throughout their history, G2 has participated in a large number of tournaments. While they managed to win some of them, they fell just short at others. Here, we’d like to highlight only the most notable ones — many of which attracted massive viewership through official CS2 live stream platforms.
Date | Place | Tier | Mode | Game | Organizer | Tournament | Score | Opponent | Prize |
2024-11-03 | 1st | S-Tier | Offline | Counter-Strike 2 | BLAST Premier | BLAST Premier: World Final 2024 | 3: 0 | Team Spirit | $500,000 |
2024-09-29 | 1st | S-Tier | Offline | Counter-Strike 2 | BLAST Premier | BLAST Premier: Fall Final 2024 | 3: 1 | Natus Vincere | $200,000 |
2024-06-02 | 1st | S-Tier | Offline | Counter-Strike 2 | Intel Extreme Masters | Intel Extreme Masters Dallas 2024 | 2: 1 | Team Vitality | $100,000 |
2023-08-06 | 1st | S-Tier | Offline | Global Offensive | Intel Extreme Masters | Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2023 | 3: 1 | ENCE | $400,000 |
2023-02-12 | 1st | S-Tier | Offline | Global Offensive | Intel Extreme Masters | Intel Extreme Masters Katowice 2023 | 3: 1 | Heroic | $400,000 |
2022-12-18 | 1st | S-Tier | Offline | Global Offensive | BLAST Premier | BLAST Premier: World Final 2022 | 2: 0 | Team Liquid | $500,000 |
2021-11-07 | 2nd | S-Tier | Offline | Global Offensive | PGL | PGL Major Stockholm 2021 | 0: 2 | Natus Vincere | $300,000 |
2017-09-03 | 1st | S-Tier | Offline | Global Offensive | DreamHack Masters | DreamHack Masters Malmö 2017 | 2: 0 | North | $100,000 |
2017-06-04 | 1st | S-Tier | Offline | Global Offensive | ESL Pro League | ESL Pro League Season 5 - Finals | 3: 1 | North | $225,000 |
2016-06-26 | 1st | S-Tier | Offline | Global Offensive | Esports Championship Series | ECS Season 1 - Finals | 2: 0 | Luminosity Gaming | $250,000 |
Upcoming G2 Esports Tournaments
G2 Esports remains a regular presence at the highest level of competitive CS2, consistently appearing at top-tier CS2 Tournaments. Whether it's ESL, IEM, or Major tournaments, fans can count on seeing G2 on the main stage. The team continues to face elite opponents, and while they haven't yet secured the number one spot, they remain a formidable force. Anyone looking for G2’s upcoming matches will find them featured in most premier competitions, with all games available through official CS2 streaming platforms.
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