NiKo: CS2 player profile
Team: Team Falcons. NiKo has played in 3 Major finals in our records: 1 won, 2 lost.
Quick facts
| Nickname | NiKo |
|---|---|
| Real name | Nikola Kovac |
| Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Born | 1997 |
| Role | rifler |
| Team | Team Falcons |
| Professional since | 2009 |
| Major titles (tracked) | 1 |
About NiKo
NiKo is a Bosnian rifler widely regarded as one of the best riflers in Counter-Strike history. He first gained attention with mousesports in 2015, spent three years with FaZe Clan and then led G2 Esports as a star fragger from 2021 to 2024. He appeared in the top three of HLTV's player ranking several times and finished second in both 2017 and 2023, showing remarkable consistency over a long period. Known for his sharp aim and clutch performances, he was also named Opener of the Year in 2022 and 2023. For years the one gap in his record was a Major trophy: he reached the Stockholm 2021 final with G2 but lost to Natus Vincere. After joining Team Falcons in January 2025, he finally won a Major at IEM Cologne in June 2026, a title many fans saw as the missing piece of his career.
Major results
All Majors →| Year | Major | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ELEAGUE Major: Boston 2018 | FaZe Clan | Runner-up |
| 2021 | PGL Major Stockholm 2021 | G2 Esports | Runner-up |
| 2026 | IEM Cologne Major 2026 | Team Falcons | Champion |
Only finals are listed. Calculated from the line-ups in our Esports history section.
Career highlights
| Year | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | IEM Cologne Major | Champion with Team Falcons |
| 2023 | HLTV Top 20 | HLTV Top 20: #2 |
| 2022 | HLTV Opener of the Year | Winner |
| 2021 | HLTV Top 20 | HLTV Top 20: #3 |
| 2021 | PGL Major Stockholm | Runner-up with G2 |
| 2018 | HLTV Top 20 | HLTV Top 20: #3 |
| 2017 | HLTV Top 20 | HLTV Top 20: #2 |
Previous teams
mousesports (2015-2017), FaZe Clan (2017-2020), G2 Esports (2021-2024).
Facts about NiKo
- Joined Team Falcons in January 2025 after four seasons at G2.
- Played in the 2021 Stockholm Major final with G2 and lost 0-2 to Natus Vincere.
- Finished second in HLTV's player ranking in 2017 and 2023.
- Won his first Major title at Cologne in June 2026.
- Is a Bosnian Serb from Brcko.
Where to watch NiKo
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 NiKo?
NiKo (Nikola Kovac) is a Bosnia and Herzegovina Counter-Strike professional, rifler, born in 1997. He has been a professional since about 2009. Current status: Team Falcons.
What team does NiKo play for?
NiKo is listed with Team Falcons. Rosters change often, so check the team page and the latest tournament line-up.
Has NiKo won a CS Major?
Yes. NiKo won IEM Cologne Major 2026 (2026) with Team Falcons.
What is NiKo's role?
NiKo is usually described as a rifler. NiKo is a Bosnian rifler widely regarded as one of the best riflers in Counter-Strike history. He first gained attention with mousesports in 2015, spent three years with FaZe Clan and then led G2 Esports as a star fragger from 2021 to 2024.
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/NiKo
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEM_Cologne_Major_2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counter-Strike_Major_Championships
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