Nafany Becomes Top CS2 Free Agent After AMKAL Disband: “I’ve Improved Individually and I’m Very Motivated”

Former Gambit and Cloud9 IGL nafany Enters CS2 Transfer Market

Vladislav “nafany” Gorshkov—one of the most recognizable in-game leaders in Counter-Strike’s CIS scene—has officially become a free agent after AMKAL Esports disbanded their CS2 roster.
In a public statement, the 24-year-old confirmed he is:

actively looking for a new team,

“very motivated” to return to tier-one CS2,

and has all major visas ready for international competition.

His announcement instantly made him one of the most in-demand IGLs on the CS2 transfer market.

“I’ve Improved Individually”: nafany Sends Clear Message to Organizations

In his post on Telegram and X, nafany emphasized that he has spent the past months elevating his individual mechanics, traditionally considered secondary to his leadership roles:

“The roster has been disbanded, so I’m exploring other options. I’ve improved individually and I’m very motivated. If you need an experienced IGL with full visas, reach out.”

This direct appeal positions him as a ready-to-sign leader with immediate LAN availability—an important SEO keyword point for teams searching for IGL free agent CS2.

Why AMKAL’s CS2 Project Failed

Organization benches entire roster

On 1 December, AMKAL Esports officially benched their entire CS2 lineup, admitting that results were far from expectations. The organization said it will pause competitive CS2 until the end of the season.

Nafany: “The players didn’t mesh”

Shortly after, nafany shared his own take:

“The players simply didn’t stack up together.”

He nonetheless praised AMKAL’s coach Pavel “PASHANOJ” Legostaev, saying the season helped him gain valuable experience and rebuild confidence.

Solid individual stats despite struggles

According to public match data, nafany recorded a 1.10 rating across 103 maps—strong numbers for a leadership-focused player on a roster that never found consistency.

Inside AMKAL’s 2025 Roster: From Ambitious Start to Rapid Collapse

When AMKAL unveiled its new CS2 lineup in August 2025, the project was advertised as a high-upside rebuild featuring:

nafany – IGL

KaiR0N- – rifler

iDISBALANCE – AWPer

TRAVIS – rifler

sstiNiX – rifler

KaiR0N- reunited with nafany

KaiR0N- said he believed the roster could recreate the success of their time in BetBoom Team, calling it a “from zero to hero” story.

He even joked with the viral line:

“Ah shit, here we go again.”

Roster instability

Within weeks, the project began to fall apart:

30 Sep — sstiNiX and iDISBALANCE were replaced by mo0n and KENSI.

29 Oct — kAlash was loaned to HOTU, leaving AMKAL with a bloated bench and no stable five.

By early December, the entire project was shut down.

What Makes nafany a Valuable CS2 Signing?

Tier-one leadership pedigree

Nafany is one of the youngest IGLs to win elite-tier trophies:

IEM Katowice 2021 champion (Gambit)

IEM Dallas 2022 champion (Cloud9)

He also led Gambit through a historic 2021 season, consistently finishing deep in S-tier events.

High work ethic

In previous HLTV interviews, he described his Gambit squad as:

“One of the hardest-working teams in the scene.”

That reputation continues to follow him.

Proven improvement

His 1.10 rating with AMKAL supports his statement about improving individually—an important metric for teams evaluating potential IGLs.

Career Overview (SEO-friendly quick bites)

Age: 24

Role: In-Game Leader (IGL)

Biggest achievements: IEM Katowice 2021, IEM Dallas 2022

Former teams: Gambit, Cloud9, BetBoom, AMKAL

Career earnings: Over $670,000+ in prize money

Visas: Fully valid for international tournaments

Status: Free Agent — Open to Offers

What’s Next for nafany?

As of now, no organization has publicly confirmed interest, but analysts and fans widely expect:

• CIS teams seeking structure

• International tier-two teams seeking leadership

• And rebuilding tier-one lineups

…to consider nafany for their 2026 CS2 season.

For now, he continues to practice daily, stream, and keep himself competition-ready.