chopper

Chopper began his career in 2015, playing for teams such as Enso, Quest, Tempest, and FLuffy Gangsters before finding stability with Vega Squadron in late 2016. During his time with Vega, he gained valuable experience at international events, shaping his leadership style and approach to high‑pressure matches. In March 2019, chopper joined Team Spirit, a move that would define his career. Since then, he has become the backbone of the roster, steering Spirit through roster changes, meta shifts, and the transition from CS:GO to CS2.

His leadership came to full prominence in 2023–2024, when Team Spirit emerged as one of the strongest teams in Counter‑Strike 2. In December 2023, chopper led Spirit to victory at BetBoom Dacha 2023, his first major tournament win with the organization. The following year, he guided his team to two of the most prestigious titles in the game: IEM Katowice 2024, where Spirit dominated FaZe Clan in a decisive 3–0 grand final, and the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024, where Spirit claimed its first‑ever Counter‑Strike Major championship. These victories solidified chopper’s status as a top‑tier in‑game leader and brought his team into the global spotlight.

Statistically, chopper has competed in more than 720 professional matches across over 150 tournaments, earning approximately $855,000 in prize winnings, with the majority of his success coming under the Spirit banner. While his individual HLTV rating typically hovers around 1.00, his value extends far beyond raw numbers—his clutch decision‑making, disciplined utility usage, and ability to read opponents make him one of the most reliable IGLs in the modern CS2 era.

Chopper’s playstyle emphasizes a balance between structured team coordination and calculated aggression. He is known for his calm demeanor in high‑pressure situations, his willingness to make selfless plays for the benefit of his teammates, and his ability to extract peak performance from young stars like donk and zont1x. Under his leadership, Team Spirit has transformed into one of the most disciplined and dangerous rosters in Counter‑Strike.