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CS:GO Transfers

Date Player Previous Team New Team
08.06.22
Nikolay Bityukov
08.06.22
TS
Team Spirit
EIQ
Entropiq
07.06.22
Adrian Chyziak
07.06.22
AVEZ
AVEZ Esports
NAVI J
NAVI Javelins
06.06.22
Samara Ferreira
06.06.22
Cruzeiro FEM
Cruzeiro Esports Female
W7M FEM
W7M Gaming Female
04.06.22
David Kingsford
04.06.22
RNG
Renegades
ORDER
ORDER
04.06.22
Simon Williams
04.06.22
RNG
Renegades
ORDER
ORDER
04.06.22
Jordan Bajic
04.06.22
RNG
Renegades
ORDER
ORDER
04.06.22
Joshua Potter
04.06.22
RNG
Renegades
ORDER
ORDER
04.06.22
Alistair Johnston
04.06.22
RNG
Renegades
ORDER
ORDER
04.06.22
John James Tregillgas
04.06.22
RNG
Renegades
ORDER
ORDER
03.06.22
Fredrik Jørgensen
03.06.22
CPHF
Copenhagen Flames
FNC
Fnatic

CS:GO roster changes, much like in both professional sports and other eSports disciplines, usually happen mid-season, but talks and preparations may start long prior. Firstly, the team has to realize that it needs some changes. The idea may come from players who see that there is a role that is not being properly played, or from management because they are more knowledgeable regarding branding, media, budget, etc. Then, the team captain and the coach need to search for the right candidates, watch demos, and analyze data to decide who is capable to become a desirable addition to the team, comply with its playing style, etc.

The main difference between eSports and, for example, football, is the meaning of the player’s voice. The decision regarding CS:GO transfers is usually made collectively with the team members and management. Also, in the game world, fans are following neither country nor team but mostly players themselves which affects the choice and transfer costs.

The Main Reasons for CS:GO Roster Changes

As the Counter-Strike eSports world is mainly about players, CS:GO roster changes are also based on them:

  • the player does not fill their role adequately;
  • there are personal issues between teammates (toxicity, bad publicity, etc.);
  • the player wants to change the team due to personal circumstances, such as relocation;
  • the player starts to outshine their team;
  • there is the available player who will be a great add-on for a team or a threat if playing for rivals.

Top CS:GO Transfers in the Professional eSports

Let us look at some biggest CS:GO roster changes of all time and see what was the impact on the player and the team!

NiKo going from Mousesports to FaZe Clan

Nikola “NiKo” Kovač, previously known as NiKolinho and nIKOLINHO, became a CS star while playing for Mousesports in 2015–2017, so his transfer has quite shaken the community. NiKo spent three years with FaZe during which time he was promoted to IGL, won seven MVP event honors, rose to the top of the global rankings, and came one round away from winning a Major at ELEAGUE Boston 2018.

dev1ce: Astralis star tranferring to Ninjas in Pyjamas

Nicolai “dev1ce” Reedtz has four Major titles with two MVP performances in his track record, along with many other tournament awards, all while playing for Astralis. The more shocking was then his transfer to NiP in April 2021. However, he quickly became a bench player and, after a period of inactivity from December 2021 to October 2022, he has returned to become an Astralis’ AWPer again.

olofmeister changing Fnatic to FaZe Clan

Olof “olofmeister” Kajbjer Gustafsson was named the best player in the world of 2015. He played for Fnatic for three years until August 2017, when he switched to FaZe Clan. After gaining some impressive achievements for his new team, such as 1st placements at ESL One: New York 2017, ELEAGUE CS:GO Premier 2017, Esports Championship Series Season 4 – Finals, and EPICENTER 2018, he has repeatedly stepped down from the active roster and came back till January 2022, when he – once again – was being benched.

Check Out the CS GO Roster Changes to Win at Betting!

A new player can be a huge acquisition for a team moving it forward or burying it deeper if something goes wrong. Looking at their previous activity, one may guess how they will show themselves in a new environment and how will the transfer affect the team.

It is only logical to assume that the team with a new strong member will likely improve positions in the ranking. Which means it will increase her chances of winning Counter Strike matches. For fans who prefer to bet, it bodes well for successful predictions and earnings. At the same time, if the player does not get his hopes up, the team may lose. In this case, it is important for bettors to adapt and refrain from betting.

So, if you want to keep track of what team is going to be the best bet next season, be sure to check the last player transfers in CS:GO!