jL: CS2 player profile
Team: Free agent. jL has played in 1 Major final in our records: 1 won, and 1 Major MVP award.
Quick facts
| Nickname | jL |
|---|---|
| Real name | Justinas Lekavičius |
| Country | Lithuania |
| Born | 1999 |
| Role | rifler |
| Team | Free agent |
| Professional since | 2018 |
| Major titles (tracked) | 1 |
Left NAVI and became a free agent per a 1 July 2026 report; no later signing confirmed in sources found.
About jL
Justinas Lekavičius, known as jL, is a Lithuanian rifler who became one of the top players in the world with Natus Vincere. He joined NAVI in 2023 and was a key part of the team that won the Copenhagen Major in March 2024, the first Major title for a Lithuanian. That year he was ranked fifth in HLTV's Top 20, was named Closer of the Year, and helped NAVI win the Esports World Cup, IEM Rio and ESL Pro League Season 20. He is known as a clutch player who steps up in decisive rounds. In July 2025 he stepped away from the active lineup to focus on his wellbeing, later playing stand-in roles for Liquid and MOUZ in 2026, and in July 2026 he left NAVI to become a free agent. He matters for his big-game impact and for being the first Lithuanian Major champion.
Major results
All Majors →| Year | Major | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 | Natus Vincere | Champion · MVP |
Only finals are listed. Calculated from the line-ups in our Esports history section.
Career highlights
| Year | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | PGL Major Copenhagen | Champion |
| 2024 | Esports World Cup | Champion |
| 2024 | IEM Rio | Champion |
| 2024 | HLTV Top 20 | #5 |
| 2024 | ESL Pro League Season 20 | Champion |
Previous teams
Apeks, Team Liquid (stand-in, 2026), Natus Vincere (2023-2026), MOUZ (short loan, 2026).
Facts about jL
- His Copenhagen Major win was 2:1 and the first Major title by a Lithuanian.
- NAVI moved him to the inactive roster on 8 July 2025 at his request.
- He stood in for Liquid in March 2026 with a 1.11 rating.
- He was on a short loan to MOUZ in April 2026.
- Reports on 1 July 2026 said he left NAVI as a free agent.
Where to watch jL
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FAQ
Who is jL?
jL (Justinas Lekavičius) is a Lithuania Counter-Strike professional, rifler, born in 1999. He has been a professional since about 2018. Current status: Free agent.
What team does jL play for?
jL is listed with Free agent. Left NAVI and became a free agent per a 1 July 2026 report; no later signing confirmed in sources found. Rosters change often, so check the team page and the latest tournament line-up.
Has jL won a CS Major?
Yes. jL won PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 (2024) with Natus Vincere. MVP: PGL Major Copenhagen 2024.
What is jL's role?
jL is usually described as a rifler. Justinas Lekavičius, known as jL, is a Lithuanian rifler who became one of the top players in the world with Natus Vincere. He joined NAVI in 2023 and was a key part of the team that won the Copenhagen Major in March 2024, the first Major title for a Lithuanian.
Sources
Facts on this page are paraphrased from public sources, checked in October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us on the About page and we will fix it.
- liquipedia.net/counterstrike/JL
- dust2.us/news/75582/jl-officially-leaves-navi-becoming-free-agent
- esports-news.co.uk/?p=94301
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