Twistzz: CS2 player profile
Team: FaZe Clan. Twistzz has played in 1 Major final in our records: 1 won.
Quick facts
| Nickname | Twistzz |
|---|---|
| Real name | Russel Van Dulken |
| Country | Canada |
| Born | 1999 |
| Role | rifler |
| Team | FaZe Clan |
| Professional since | 2016 |
| Major titles (tracked) | 1 |
Took over in-game leading after karrigan's departure in April 2026 per Wikipedia; FaZe later moved to a lineup with JBOEN and Neityu per a July 2026 report.
About Twistzz
Russel Van Dulken, known as Twistzz, is a Canadian rifler who first became a star with Team Liquid, where he was one of the most reliable entry and support players in North America. He moved to FaZe Clan in 2021 and won the Antwerp Major in 2022 together with karrigan, rain, ropz and broky, as part of one of the strongest teams of the era. After a stretch back with Liquid, he returned to FaZe in 2025 and reached the final of the Budapest Major, losing to Vitality. He is known for precise aim, clean positioning and a calm attitude, and after karrigan's departure he also took over leadership duties in 2026. He appears several times on HLTV's yearly Top 20 lists and has two IEM Grand Slam trophies, which makes him a standout among North American players.
Major results
All Majors →| Year | Major | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | PGL Major Antwerp 2022 | FaZe Clan | Champion |
Only finals are listed. Calculated from the line-ups in our Esports history section.
Career highlights
| Year | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | StarLadder Budapest Major | Runner-up |
| 2022 | PGL Major Antwerp | Champion |
| career | IEM Grand Slam | Champion, Seasons 2 and 4 |
| career | HLTV Top 20 appearances | Six (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025) |
Previous teams
Team AGG (2016), Team SoloMid (2016-2017), Misfits Gaming (2017), Team Liquid (2017-2020), FaZe Clan (2021-2023), Team Liquid (2023-2025), FaZe Clan (2025-present).
Facts about Twistzz
- Wikipedia credits him with six HLTV Top 20 placements.
- He has two Grand Slam wins, in Seasons 2 and 4.
- His Antwerp Major title came in a 2:0 final over NAVI.
- He lost the Budapest Major final 1:3 to Vitality.
- He returned to FaZe in 2025 after two years with Liquid.
Where to watch Twistzz
Follow FaZe Clan 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 Twistzz?
Twistzz (Russel Van Dulken) is a Canada Counter-Strike professional, rifler, born in 1999. He has been a professional since about 2016. Current status: FaZe Clan.
What team does Twistzz play for?
Twistzz is listed with FaZe Clan. Took over in-game leading after karrigan's departure in April 2026 per Wikipedia; FaZe later moved to a lineup with JBOEN and Neityu per a July 2026 report. Rosters change often, so check the team page and the latest tournament line-up.
Has Twistzz won a CS Major?
Yes. Twistzz won PGL Major Antwerp 2022 (2022) with FaZe Clan.
What is Twistzz's role?
Twistzz is usually described as a rifler. Russel Van Dulken, known as Twistzz, is a Canadian rifler who first became a star with Team Liquid, where he was one of the most reliable entry and support players in North America. He moved to FaZe Clan in 2021 and won the Antwerp Major in 2022 together with karrigan, rain, ropz and broky, as part of one of the strongest teams of the era.
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.
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twistzz
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StarLadder_Budapest_Major_2025
- refrag.gg/blog/cs2-2026-rostermania-summer
- dust2.us/news/75396/breaking-faze-bench-broky
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