FUT CS2 has quickly become one of the most exciting stories in competitive Counter-Strike 2. Since entering the scene in May 2025, this Turkish organization has climbed the rankings, won multiple titles, and established itself as a legitimate contender in European CS2. Here’s everything you need to know about FUT Esports and their CS2 journey.
Who Is FUT Esports?
FUT Esports (formerly known as Futbolist) is a Turkish esports organization. While they’ve built a strong reputation in VALORANT and other titles, FUT Esports is a well-established name in VALORANT esports and also fields rosters in PUBG, Hearthstone, FIFA and League of Legends: Wild Rift.
On May 26th, FUT Esports entered Counter-Strike 2 with a lineup consisting of devoduvek, drac, JACKZ, misutaaa, Nivera, and falco as coach. This initial roster featured experienced French-speaking players with impressive pedigrees from top organizations.
Current FUT CS2 Roster
The team underwent a significant roster overhaul in August 2025. FUT Esports benched their roster except for misutaaa and acquired the roster of Natus Vincere Junior consisting of dem0n, Krabeni, cmtry, dziugss, and coolio as coach.
The current lineup consists of dem0n (Dmytro Myroshnychenko, Ukraine), lauNX (Laurentiu Tarlea, Romania), Krabeni (Aulon Fazlija, Kosovo), cmtry (Nikita Samolyotov, Ukraine), and dziugss (Džiugas Steponavičius, Lithuania).
| Player | Real Name | Country |
|---|---|---|
| dem0n | Dmytro Myroshnychenko | Ukraine |
| lauNX | Laurentiu Tarlea | Romania |
| Krabeni | Aulon Fazlija | Kosovo |
| cmtry | Nikita Samolyotov | Ukraine |
| dziugss | Džiugas Steponavičius | Lithuania |
The team’s current roster brings together a diverse mix of talent from Ukraine, Romania, Kosovo, and Lithuania.
FUT CS2 Achievements & Results
FUT’s rise through the European ranks has been impressive. Their most significant accomplishment to date is winning 1st place at The Proving Grounds Season 4 (TPG S4) on September 24, 2025, earning them approximately $40,916.
Notable Tournament Results
In their recent tournament appearances, FUT Esports secured 9th place at Intel Extreme Masters Kraków 2026 in February 2026, earning $16,000. They also finished 9th at BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 in January 2026. Prior to that, they clinched 1st place at Galaxy Battle 2025 Phase 5 in December 2025, winning $25,000, and earned 2nd place at DreamHack Knockout Stockholm 2025, receiving $3,000.
FUT claimed their maiden LAN title at DraculaN Season 3 over ECSTATIC in November 2025, marking a significant milestone for the organization.
They have achieved notable results, including 3 first-place finishes (gold), 1 second-place finish (silver), and 3 third-place finishes (bronze).
World Rankings & Statistics
Their highest ranking to date is 20th (February 11, 2026), while their lowest was 111th (July 23, 2025). Currently, FUT Esports holds the 20th position out of 333 teams.
This dramatic climb from outside the top 100 to the top 20 in less than a year showcases the team’s potential and improvement under their new roster.
FUT Esports Counter-Strike team has made $126,197 in prize money from CS2 tournaments.
Key Stats
- Since their debut on May 29, 2025, they have played approximately 70 matches, securing around 42 victories.
- FUT Esports achieved their longest winning streak of 10 matches between November 21 and November 30, 2025.
- The team has participated in about 24 tournaments, receiving direct invites to 3 of them.
The Original Roster: ScreaM and Nivera
The initial FUT CS2 roster generated significant buzz due to its star power. FUT Esports announced its entry in CS2 with the signing of a six-man roster, featuring ScreaM and Nivera.
The legend Adil ‘ScreaM’ Benrlitom made a return to competitive Counter-Strike 2, serving as the sixth player and a content creator. “I’ll be stepping in as both a content creator and the sixth player for the team, for now. My goal is to fully come back to competitive CS once I familiarise with the game and feel ready!” ScreaM tweeted.
However, this roster didn’t last long. On August 4th, FUT Esports released devoduvek, drac, JACKZ, Nivera, and falco.
Recent Major Appearances
FUT has started competing at the highest level. They recently participated in PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026, facing off against top-tier teams. MOUZ advanced to the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 playoffs after defeating FUT, with one commentator noting that “FUT play very in your face and it caught us off-guard in some situations.”
While they haven’t broken through to the elite tier yet, their aggressive playstyle and rapid improvement suggest they could become serious contenders. If you’re looking to follow rising teams in CS2, FUT is definitely one to watch.
What’s Next for FUT CS2?
With their current roster of young, hungry players formerly from NAVI Junior, FUT has built a solid foundation for long-term success. In February 2026, FUT Esports signed trochu as an assistant coach, showing continued investment in their CS2 project.
The team’s trajectory from an unranked newcomer to a top 20 world team in under a year is remarkable. As they gain more experience at major events and continue developing their teamwork, expect FUT to push for deeper runs in premier tournaments.
Conclusion
FUT CS2 represents one of the most exciting development stories in competitive Counter-Strike 2. From their splashy entrance with ScreaM and Nivera to their current roster of rising European talent, the organization has shown commitment to building a competitive team. With multiple tournament wins, a top 20 ranking, and over $126,000 in prize earnings, FUT has proven they belong in the conversation.
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