Navi Announces Fresh Talent for Junior Counter-Strike 2 Squad
Prominent European esports powerhouse Natus Vincere (NAVI) has officially introduced its revamped junior lineup for Counter-Strike 2, signaling a bold step in nurturing the next generation of competitive talent.
In an official announcement on NAVI’s website, Snatchie shared his enthusiasm:
“Im happy to share that I’ve been promoted to NAVI Junior!
We’ve finally completed our roster, and I’m really proud of the team we’ve built. There’s a lot of hard work ahead of us. I truly believe that with dedication and commitment we can achieve great results. My goal is to help every player grow to a level where they’ll be ready to represent the main NAVI roster in the future.
The strength lies in young players and I’m confident that my players with the right guidance and hard work, they’ll show what they’re capable of.
I’m extremely excited for this new chapter and grateful for the trust and opportunity. Let’s get to work!”
The updated team features three promising newcomers, “satsu”, “R3ZLOO”, and “FAZERY”. They will join forces with NAVI VISA Academy alumni “Kodak” and “yoki”, forming a dynamic five player core. Overseeing their development is coach Michał “snatchie,” who earned his promotion thanks to his successful tenure leading NAVI Youth.
Confirmed: 🇺🇦NAVI sign Junior team🇺🇦🇫🇮🇷🇴🇨🇿 pic.twitter.com/gB53wp5w42
— CS Roster Updates (@CSRosterUpdates) November 11, 2025
This roster refresh comes after NAVI launched open tryouts for Counter-Strike 2 prospects in August 2025, targeting ambitious talents between 15 and 17 years old. The move was part of a strategic pivot, following the organization’s sale of its previous junior squad to FUT Esports on August 1, 2025, for an undisclosed sum.
NAVI’s Thrilling 2025 Campaign
The year 2025 has marked a rollercoaster of triumphs and transitions for Natus Vincere in the Counter-Strike ecosystem, blending elite performances with roster shake-ups.
Standout moments include a commanding 2-0 victory over Ninjas in Pyjamas in the grand finals of StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2025, clinching a $200,000 prize purse. NAVI earned its spot via a strong Valve Regional Standings ranking from July 2025, placing it among the global top 10 at the time.
The squad also notched impressive runner up finishes at the Thunderpick World Championship 2025 and a solid fourth place at Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2025. NAVI came agonizingly close to the $1 million (~£761,600) ESL Grand Slam Season 5 prize, finishing as the second highest qualifier behind Team Vitality.
Since: October 29, 2025
