kl1m and G2 at a Crossroads as CS2 Prospect Draws Transfer Interest
Klimentii "kl1m" Krivosheev has emerged as one of G2's most intriguing development projects, but his next step appears increasingly likely to take place away from the organization's academy roster.
The 20-year-old was ranked No. 2 in HLTV's prospect ranking and has already demonstrated his ability beyond academy competition during a successful loan spell with MIBR. G2 management has now confirmed that the organization is willing to consider both permanent transfer and loan proposals, while discussions with one unnamed team are ongoing.
The situation leaves kl1m in an unusual position: G2 believes he has outgrown G2 Ares, but practical concerns surrounding international travel contributed to him missing out on promotion to the main G2 roster.
Quick Summary
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Player | Klimentii "kl1m" Krivosheev |
| Age | 20 |
| Organization | G2 |
| Recent team | MIBR, on loan |
| Development team | G2 Ares |
| HLTV Prospects position | No. 2 |
| G2 Ares return | Not currently planned |
| Transfer availability | G2 open to offers |
| Loan availability | G2 open to offers |
| Current negotiations | Talks with one unnamed team |
| Previous offers | Two accepted by G2, both deals later fell through |
| G2 main-team promotion | Did not happen during the offseason |
| Key obstacle cited by G2 | Visa/travel uncertainty |
| Next team | TBD |
What Happened With kl1m and G2?
HLTV's September 1 Prospects Spotlight provided the clearest picture yet of kl1m's status inside G2.
According to G2 General Manager Petar Marković, the organization believes kl1m has progressed beyond the level at which returning him to G2 Ares would be beneficial.
G2 Ares already has Julius "Junyme" Meyhoff operating as its AWPer, and Marković told HLTV that returning kl1m to the academy would represent a backwards step for both the player and the team.
That effectively creates a development bottleneck.
kl1m appears ready for stronger competition, but there is no obvious opening for him within G2's current structure.
More importantly, G2 revealed that the situation has already generated concrete transfer activity.
G2 Director of Esports Julius Ylänne told HLTV that the organization accepted two offers for kl1m during the offseason. Neither resulted in a completed move, with Ylänne saying both collapsed for reasons outside G2's control.
The organization has not stopped looking for a solution.
Marković confirmed that G2 remains willing to consider a loan or permanent transfer and is currently negotiating with one team regarding kl1m's future. The identity of that organization has not been disclosed.
kl1m G2 status at a glance
There are therefore three important distinctions in the current situation:
Confirmed: G2 believes kl1m has outgrown its academy level.
Confirmed: G2 is open to loan and permanent transfer offers and has been in talks with another team.
Not confirmed: kl1m's next destination.
Until G2, kl1m or another organization announces an agreement, any specific destination should be treated as speculation.
Why Didn't kl1m Join G2's Main CS2 Team?
Perhaps the most significant revelation concerns G2's offseason decision-making.
G2 changed AWPers and ultimately selected Artem "r1nkle" Moroz for its main roster rather than promoting kl1m.
According to Marković, uncertainty surrounding visas for Russian players was one of the primary reasons G2 decided against bringing kl1m into the starting lineup. With the team expecting frequent international travel across multiple regions, G2 did not want to risk needing stand-ins if travel documentation could not be secured in time.
The concern was based on previous experience rather than a hypothetical scenario.
kl1m was unable to attend PGL Bucharest 2025 with MIBR because of visa issues, forcing the Brazilian organization to use an academy stand-in. He subsequently competed internationally across Europe, Asia and South America, but the earlier absence demonstrated the potential logistical risk for a team with G2's travel schedule.
That distinction matters.
The reporting does not indicate that G2 rejected kl1m because it considered him insufficiently talented. Instead, G2's own explanation points substantially toward roster logistics and international availability.
Background: From FACEIT Grind to G2 Prospect
kl1m's rise has been unusually fast.
He first encountered Counter-Strike through CS 1.6 roughly a decade ago, but watching Gambit's championship run at the 2017 PGL Krakow Major helped turn the game into a more serious ambition.
His competitive breakthrough came later.
After receiving a new computer in 2021, kl1m rapidly reached FACEIT Level 10 and began grinding toward FPL-C qualification. He eventually earned an invitation to an FPL-C qualifier, a milestone he identified to HLTV as an important moment in believing that professional Counter-Strike could become a realistic career.
G2 eventually scouted him from FACEIT and signed him to G2 Ares in 2024.
Under coach Nestor "LETN1" Tanić, kl1m developed into the academy's standout player. HLTV records cited in its profile give him a 1.21 rating for G2 Ares in 2025, although that figure came with an important limitation: only four maps were played against top-50 opposition.
The next test was therefore obvious.
He needed stronger opposition.
The MIBR Loan Changed kl1m's Career
G2 loaned kl1m to MIBR midway through 2025, giving the Russian prospect something the academy environment could not consistently provide: international LAN experience and stronger opposition.
The experiment worked.
HLTV reports that kl1m finished his MIBR loan period with a 1.23 rating while gaining experience at MVP-level events, Majors and tier-two LANs. He also earned a Dust2.com.br MVP award at Circuit X South America Season 1.
His international LAN progression is particularly relevant.
| Event/stage | Reported rating |
|---|---|
| CAC 2025 | 0.81 |
| CAC 2026 | 1.06 |
| PGL Bucharest 2026 | 1.16 |
| IEM Cologne Major 2026 — Stage 1 | 1.32 |
These numbers should not be treated as identical samples or direct proof of a linear development curve. Tournament strength, opposition and sample size vary.
They do, however, illustrate why kl1m's stock has risen: after a difficult first international LAN experience, he produced significantly stronger numbers at later events.
kl1m Career Timeline
| Date | Development |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Inspired by Gambit's PGL Krakow Major championship run |
| 2021 | Reaches FACEIT Level 10 and pursues FPL-C qualification |
| 2024 | Scouted and signed by G2 for G2 Ares |
| 2025 | Records a reported 1.21 rating with G2 Ares |
| Mid-2025 | Loaned from G2 to MIBR |
| 2025 | Misses PGL Bucharest because of visa issues |
| 2025–2026 | Gains international LAN experience with MIBR |
| 2026 | Competes at Major level with MIBR |
| 2026 offseason | G2 accepts two offers for kl1m; both deals fall through |
| 2026 offseason | G2 chooses r1nkle rather than promoting kl1m to its main roster |
| August 2026 | kl1m remains on G2 Ares' bench |
| September 1, 2026 | G2 confirms talks with one team and continued openness to loan/transfer offers |
| Next move | TBD |
HLTV's August prospect update had already listed kl1m as remaining on the G2 Ares bench without a completed transfer. The September Spotlight adds important context by confirming the failed offseason deals and ongoing negotiations.
Why kl1m Matters as a CS2 Prospect
The most interesting part of kl1m's profile is not simply his rating.
It is his weapon flexibility.
kl1m developed first as a rifler before transitioning toward the AWP. Former teammate Aleksei "Qikert" Golubev highlighted his ability to operate at a high mechanical level with both rifles and the sniper rifle, while LETN1 and other former teammates have also emphasized his raw mechanics and rapid learning.
That makes the usual "AWPer" label incomplete.
Player role analysis
Based on the roles and comments documented by HLTV, kl1m is best viewed as an AWP/rifle hybrid rather than a one-dimensional primary sniper.
His early influences reflect that development.
As a rifler, he followed players such as Denis "electroNic" Sharipov and Dauren "AdreN" Kystaubayev. After moving toward the AWP, his reference points included Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev and Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut.
He told HLTV that he currently watches top players broadly, with ZywOo, Ilya "m0NESY" Osipov and Dmitry "sh1ro" Sokolov among his primary references.
HLTV's analysis also identified pistol rounds as another notable area of strength.
That combination — AWP ability, rifle mechanics and pistol output — is a significant part of his appeal as a developmental prospect.
Tactical Impact: What Could kl1m Offer Another Team?
Any tactical projection depends heavily on where kl1m eventually signs, so a definitive role cannot yet be assigned.
However, his documented hybrid background creates several possibilities.
A team acquiring kl1m would not necessarily be signing an AWPer who needs to remain permanently attached to the weapon. His rifle background potentially offers more flexibility in rounds where an AWP cannot be purchased or where another player temporarily handles the sniper.
That could be particularly valuable in modern CS2 economy situations.
There is another side to the equation.
Former teammates and coaches have repeatedly identified experience as the area still developing. LNZ told HLTV that kl1m needed more high-level experience to learn how to dictate games from the AWP position, while Qikert similarly acknowledged his relative inexperience despite praising his individual level.
The next organization therefore matters almost as much as the transfer itself.
A roster that can provide stable high-level repetitions and clear coaching may offer more developmental value than a move based purely on name recognition.
Why the kl1m–G2 Situation Matters
G2 has reached the difficult final stage of academy development: converting potential into a sustainable tier-one career.
kl1m has already passed several tests.
He stood out at academy level.
He successfully moved into a foreign team environment.
He adapted to stronger international opposition.
He gained Major experience.
And G2 itself now says that moving him back into its academy structure would be a step backwards.
That leaves the organization with fewer logical options.
A new loan could give kl1m continued high-level experience while allowing G2 to retain his contract.
A permanent transfer would give the player a clearer long-term home.
Keeping him without sufficient competition appears less attractive if G2's own assessment is that he has already outgrown G2 Ares.
G2's Current Main Roster Complicates the Path
As of the September 1 HLTV report, G2's listed lineup consists of:
| Player | Current status |
|---|---|
| Nemanja "huNter-" Kovač | Active |
| Guy "NertZ" Iluz | Active |
| Artem "r1nkle" Moroz | Active |
| Nikita "HeavyGod" Martynenko | Active |
| Matúš "MATYS" Šimko | Active |
| Eetu "sAw" Saha | Coach |
With r1nkle occupying the AWP position, there is no immediate indication that G2 plans to restructure its main roster around kl1m.
This makes the external market the central storyline surrounding the prospect.
Transfer Impact
The most consequential development is that interest in kl1m has progressed beyond general scouting.
Two offers were accepted previously, according to G2, and another negotiation is now underway.
That does not mean a transfer is imminent.
There is no confirmed buyer, transfer fee, contract length or completion date.
But it establishes that kl1m is an active roster-market asset rather than simply a prospect waiting inside G2's academy system.
For potential buyers, his MIBR period provides considerably more evidence than his academy numbers alone. Teams can evaluate him from international LANs, Majors and matches against stronger opposition rather than projecting exclusively from lower-tier results.
For G2, the decision is different: whether retaining control through another loan provides greater long-term value than completing a permanent sale.
Tournament Impact
No direct tournament change can currently be confirmed because kl1m's next roster has not been announced.
His next organization will determine the competitive significance of the move.
A transfer to a team regularly attending top international events could immediately test whether his MIBR performances translate into sustained tier-one production.
Another developmental or tier-two move would create a different benchmark: whether kl1m can become the consistent centerpiece of a roster rather than a high-upside prospect.
Next confirmed event with a new team: TBD.
Next confirmed match: TBD.
Ranking and VRS Impact
No specific Valve Regional Standings impact should be projected at this stage.
kl1m has not joined a new team, and no relevant post-transfer VRS data has been provided.
VRS impact: TBD pending an official roster move and updated standings.
What Changes Now?
For kl1m, the focus shifts from proving he belongs above academy competition to finding a stable roster capable of giving him consistent high-level opportunities.
For G2 Ares, the situation appears clearer. The organization already has Junyme developing in the AWP role, and G2 management does not currently view returning kl1m to the academy as the right solution.
For G2's senior team, nothing officially changes.
r1nkle remains the current AWPer, and there has been no announcement that kl1m is being reconsidered for the starting five.
The unresolved variable is the transfer market.
What to Watch Next
There are five developments worth monitoring:
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The identity of the team negotiating with G2. G2 has confirmed talks but has not named the organization.
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Loan versus permanent transfer. Both remain possible and would have very different implications for G2's long-term control of the player.
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Visa and travel requirements. The issue already affected kl1m at PGL Bucharest 2025 and played a role in G2's decision not to promote him.
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His eventual competitive role. Whether his next team treats him as a dedicated AWPer or preserves his hybrid AWP/rifle qualities will be important.
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Consistent tier-one exposure. kl1m has said his short-term ambition is to play tier-one events regularly. His next roster will determine how quickly that becomes realistic.
Related Teams, Players and Events
G2
G2 discovered kl1m and remains the organization controlling his immediate future. Its decision not to promote him was influenced by travel concerns rather than an indication that the organization had stopped believing in his potential.
G2 Ares
G2 Ares provided kl1m's first structured development environment after he was recruited from FACEIT.
The academy now fields Junyme in the AWP position, reducing the practical value of sending kl1m back.
MIBR
MIBR provided the crucial bridge between academy Counter-Strike and international competition.
kl1m's loan gave him international LAN experience, Major appearances and the opportunity to prove that his individual output could survive beyond academy opposition.
r1nkle
Artem "r1nkle" Moroz became G2's choice for the main AWP position during the offseason.
His arrival is directly relevant to kl1m's situation because it closed the most obvious route from G2's development system into the senior lineup.
LETN1
Nestor "LETN1" Tanić coached kl1m during his early G2 development and later reunited with him at MIBR.
His assessment is especially useful because he observed the prospect in more than one competitive environment.
IEM Cologne Major 2026
The event represented another step in kl1m's progression into elite competition. HLTV reports that he produced a 1.32 rating during Stage 1, while MIBR reached the second stage.
FAQ
Is kl1m still a G2 player?
Yes. Based on the latest confirmed information from September 1, 2026, kl1m remains tied to G2, although the organization is open to both loan and permanent transfer offers. G2 has confirmed that talks with one unnamed team are underway.
Why isn't kl1m playing for G2?
G2 General Manager Petar Marković said visa uncertainty surrounding Russian players was one of the primary reasons the organization did not promote kl1m to the main team during its offseason AWP change. G2 instead signed r1nkle for the position.
Which team will kl1m join next?
TBD. G2 says it is talking with one team, but the organization has not been publicly identified. Any specific destination remains unconfirmed.
Is kl1m an AWPer or rifler?
kl1m is best described as an AWP/rifle hybrid based on his documented playing background. He began as a rifler before switching toward the AWP, and former teammates have specifically praised his ability with both weapon types.
How highly rated is kl1m as a CS2 prospect?
HLTV ranked kl1m No. 2 among its prospects at the time of its September 2026 Spotlight. His successful loan period with MIBR and international LAN performances are central to that reputation.
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