m0NESY: CS2 player profile
Team: Team Falcons. m0NESY has played in 1 Major final in our records: 1 won, and 1 Major MVP award.
Quick facts
| Nickname | m0NESY |
|---|---|
| Real name | Ilya Osipov |
| Country | Russia |
| Born | 2005 |
| Role | AWPer |
| Team | Team Falcons |
| Professional since | 2019 |
| Major titles (tracked) | 1 |
About m0NESY
m0NESY is a Russian AWPer who rose through the Natus Vincere junior structure before signing with G2 Esports in 2022 as a teenager. He was named HLTV Rookie of the Year that year and quickly became one of the most reliable snipers in the world, helping G2 win several international titles including IEM Katowice and IEM Cologne in 2023. He climbed to number two in the 2024 HLTV ranking and was voted AWPer of the Year. In April 2025 he moved to Team Falcons, joining a lineup built around international stars. His most significant achievement so far came at the IEM Cologne Major in June 2026, where Falcons beat FURIA 3-0 in the final and he received his first Major MVP award. His aggressive, fast-peeking use of the AWP set him apart from more passive snipers.
Major results
All Majors →| Year | Major | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | IEM Cologne Major 2026 | Team Falcons | Champion · MVP |
Only finals are listed. Calculated from the line-ups in our Esports history section.
Career highlights
| Year | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | IEM Cologne Major | Champion and Major MVP |
| 2025 | HLTV Top 20 | HLTV Top 20: #4 |
| 2024 | HLTV Top 20 | HLTV Top 20: #2 |
| 2024 | HLTV AWPer of the Year | Winner |
| 2023 | IEM Katowice | Champion with G2 |
| 2022 | HLTV Rookie of the Year | Winner |
| 2022 | HLTV Top 20 | HLTV Top 20: #7 |
Previous teams
NAVI Junior (2020-2021), G2 Esports (2022-2025).
Facts about m0NESY
- Moved from G2 Esports to Team Falcons in April 2025.
- Won HLTV Rookie of the Year in 2022 and AWPer of the Year in 2024.
- Reached the semifinals of the 2024 Copenhagen and Shanghai Majors with G2.
- Took the first Major title of his career in Cologne in June 2026.
- Won the Cologne 2026 Major MVP award.
Where to watch m0NESY
Follow Team Falcons on the team page and open the live CS2 streams when a tournament is on air. The Tournaments page lists upcoming CS2 events, and our Esports history tells the story of every Major so far. To train like a pro, read the CS2 practice commands guide or join a CS2 community server.
Teammates
FAQ
Who is m0NESY?
m0NESY (Ilya Osipov) is a Russia Counter-Strike professional, AWPer, born in 2005. He has been a professional since about 2019. Current status: Team Falcons.
What team does m0NESY play for?
m0NESY is listed with Team Falcons. Rosters change often, so check the team page and the latest tournament line-up.
Has m0NESY won a CS Major?
Yes. m0NESY won IEM Cologne Major 2026 (2026) with Team Falcons. MVP: IEM Cologne Major 2026.
What is m0NESY's role?
m0NESY is usually described as a AWPer. m0NESY is a Russian AWPer who rose through the Natus Vincere junior structure before signing with G2 Esports in 2022 as a teenager. He was named HLTV Rookie of the Year that year and quickly became one of the most reliable snipers in the world, helping G2 win several international titles including IEM Katowice and IEM Cologne in 2023.
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/M0NESY
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEM_Cologne_Major_2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counter-Strike_Major_Championships
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