s1mple: CS2 player profile
Team: BC.Game Esports. s1mple has played in 4 Major finals in our records: 1 won, 3 lost, and 1 Major MVP award.
Quick facts
| Nickname | s1mple |
|---|---|
| Real name | Oleksandr Kostyliev |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Born | 1997 |
| Role | AWPer |
| Team | BC.Game Esports |
| Professional since | 2013 |
| Major titles (tracked) | 1 |
BC.Game roster listed in a July 2026 rostermania article; no later move confirmed.
About s1mple
s1mple is a Ukrainian AWPer who is often named the greatest Counter-Strike player of all time. After short stints at several teams he joined Natus Vincere in 2016 and stayed with the organization for almost a decade, becoming its face. He took the HLTV number one position in 2018, 2021 and 2022 and was second in 2019 and 2020, and he holds a large number of tournament MVP awards. His mechanical skill with the AWP and his creative, high-risk plays made many of his highlights famous. The peak of his career was the 2021 Stockholm Major, which Natus Vincere won with him as MVP, and the same core reached the Antwerp final a year later. He took breaks from competition and played on loan for Falcons in 2024 and FaZe in 2025 before signing with BC.Game Esports in July 2025.
Major results
All Majors →| Year | Major | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ESL One Cologne 2016 | Team Liquid | Runner-up |
| 2018 | FACEIT Major: London 2018 | Natus Vincere | Runner-up |
| 2021 | PGL Major Stockholm 2021 | Natus Vincere | Champion · MVP |
| 2022 | PGL Major Antwerp 2022 | Natus Vincere | Runner-up |
Only finals are listed. Calculated from the line-ups in our Esports history section.
Career highlights
| Year | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | HLTV Top 20 | HLTV Top 20: #1 |
| 2022 | PGL Major Antwerp | Runner-up |
| 2021 | HLTV Top 20 | HLTV Top 20: #1 |
| 2021 | PGL Major Stockholm | Champion and Major MVP |
| 2021 | The Game Awards | Best Esports Player |
| 2021 | IEM Grand Slam Season 3 | Champion |
| 2018 | HLTV Top 20 | HLTV Top 20: #1 |
Previous teams
HellRaisers (2014-2015), Flipsid3 Tactics (2015), Team Liquid (2016), Natus Vincere (2016-2025), Team Falcons (loan, 2024), FaZe Clan (loan, 2025).
Facts about s1mple
- Won the 2021 Stockholm Major as MVP with Natus Vincere.
- Won the Best Esports Player award at The Game Awards 2021.
- Became the first player to reach Major finals with three different cores, according to Liquipedia.
- Finished first in HLTV's ranking three times (2018, 2021, 2022).
- Signed with BC.Game Esports on 28 July 2025 and is listed on its roster in mid-2026.
Where to watch s1mple
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FAQ
Who is s1mple?
s1mple (Oleksandr Kostyliev) is an Ukraine Counter-Strike professional, AWPer, born in 1997. He has been a professional since about 2013. Current status: BC.Game Esports.
What team does s1mple play for?
s1mple is listed with BC.Game Esports. BC.Game roster listed in a July 2026 rostermania article; no later move confirmed. Rosters change often, so check the team page and the latest tournament line-up.
Has s1mple won a CS Major?
Yes. s1mple won PGL Major Stockholm 2021 (2021) with Natus Vincere. MVP: PGL Major Stockholm 2021.
What is s1mple's role?
s1mple is usually described as a AWPer. s1mple is a Ukrainian AWPer who is often named the greatest Counter-Strike player of all time. After short stints at several teams he joined Natus Vincere in 2016 and stayed with the organization for almost a decade, becoming its face.
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/S1mple
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S1mple
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counter-Strike_Major_Championships
- refrag.gg/blog/cs2-2026-rostermania-summer
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