GenOne unveil strongest lineup yet, adding NBK-, Djoko & misutaaa to core

GenOne unveil strongest lineup yet, adding NBK-, Djoko & misutaaa to core

GenOne have officially announced what they describe as their “most ambitious roster to date,” signing French veterans NBK- (Nathan Schmitt), misutaaa (Kévin Rabier), and Thomas “Djoko” Pavoni as new additions. They join existing team members Hugo “Brooxsy” Di Bono and Belgian Jordan “Chucky” Molnar. The team will also be coached by Damien “wasiNk” Dufour. The line-up will make its LAN debut in the DraculaN Season 2 group stage. 

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Roster breakdown: experience meets rising talent

• NBK- is a highly experienced player, known for stints with Vitality among others. At age 31, he brings veteran leadership to GenOne.

• misutaaa, 22, has a prolific timeline of playing across several French teams. His consistency, firepower, and recent form make him one of the more promising young French talents.

• Djoko, 28, is similarly a known name, having played in various tier-one/two European teams, with recent experience in 3DMAX. GenOne are banking on his stability, experience in international tournaments, and role flexibility.

Complementing them are Brooxsy, a familiar figure in GenOne’s past rosters, rejoining to help cement the team’s foundations; and Chucky, the only non-French player, whose recent HLTV rating (1.21 over recent maps) hints at his strong contribution. 

The coaching role is filled by wasiNk, who has history with GenOne and additional leadership experience, including as skipper of 3DMAX earlier in 2025. This blend of established coaching with fresh fragging talent suggests the organization is serious about climbing the competitive ladder. 

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Immediate goals & debut: DraculaN Season 2

GenOne’s first test with this roster will come at DraculaN Season 2, where they are seeded in Group A. Their opponents will include Lazer Cats, way2go, and BASEMENT BOYS. This group stage will be critical for establishing the team’s synergy, coordination, and ability to execute under pressure. 

With a more stacked roster, expectations are higher than in previous iterations. The organization has described this line-up as “most ambitious,” indicating that past seasons have built up to this moment. GenOne has evidently been investing toward a stronger competitive presence. 

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What this means in the bigger picture

This roster build has several implications:

• Trotting into higher tier competition: With NBK- and misutaaa, both of whom have had experience at or near top-tier teams, GenOne gains both skill and stature. The team’s ability to win close rounds, manage economy, and perform on LAN will be under scrutiny.

• French CS ecosystem: France has been deeply competitive in CS2 and CS:GO history; players like misutaaa, Djoko, and NBK- are established names. GenOne’s new roster underscores the ongoing strength of French talent development and how mid-tier orgs are trying to close the gap.

• Pressure & cohesion: Putting together a roster with strong individual profiles is one thing; making them perform as a unit is another. Roster synergy, map veto strategy, mid-round adaptation, tactical flexibility — all of these will be key, especially early in LAN events.

• Coaching & leadership: wasiNk’s return as coach, plus NBK-’s experience, could help with mental resilience, in-game leadership, and preparation. But coaches are under increasing responsibility in CS2, especially as meta shifts, map pool issues, and utility usage become more demanding.

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Risks & challenges ahead

• Chemistry and expectations: Anytime you bring together big names, expectations from fans and analysts rise fast. Early losses or stumbles will likely draw criticism. The pressure on this lineup will be comparatively heavier.

• Meta adaptability: CS2 has required adaptability across maps, patch changes, and strategic evolution. Players used to certain styles or roles may need to adjust. Djoko, misutaaa, NBK- will be watched for how fast they settle into the meta with this team.

• LAN performance vs online results: Many players have strong online stats; performing under LAN pressure is still the gold standard. DraculaN gives GenOne a chance to shelve weaknesses early.

• Map pool balance: The right map veto, side starts, and understanding of dominant tactical positions will be essential. This is often where newly formed rosters leak rounds.

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What to watch

A few specific things to monitor:

1. Opening matches in DraculaN Group A — how the team handles their first LAN map environment. Are there visible communication or utility problems early?

2. Individual performances — for instance, whether misutaaa and Chucky can keep high KPR (Kills per Round) or ADR (Average Damage per Round), and whether NBK- steps into his veteran role in clutch moments.

3. Coach impact — whether wasiNk’s coaching shows via strategic pauses, mid-round calls, and crisis management.

4. Map veto strategies — whether GenOne leans on certain maps where their new lineup can shine, and whether they avoid maps with weak sides or structures.

5. Consistency over event duration — how they perform match-after-match, especially late in best-of-three formats or against stronger opposition.

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Bottom line

GenOne have made a strong statement: this roster move is designed not merely to compete, but to contend. By bringing names like NBK-, Djoko, and misutaaa into the fold, along with reliable members like Brooxsy and Chucky, and with coaching support from wasiNk, their ambitions are loud and public.

The real measure, however, will be how fast this lineup gels. DraculaN Season 2 offers an immediate proving ground. If GenOne can deliver strong showings early, avoid the usual early-pressures that trip up newly formed rosters, and show stability across maps, they may well exceed expectations. But if the chemistry or pressure gets to them, it may be a rough ride — the higher stakes always come with higher risk.