Natus Vincere (NaVi) fields elite lineups across CS2, Dota 2, and Valorant. The club, founded in 2009 in Ukraine, scales competitive results with strong commercial backing and a global fan community. Verified rosters and current tournament activity inform betting decisions on Mostbet.
NaVi Esports funnels talent from its academy structure to main squads, sustaining depth and transfer value. Head-to-head data versus G2 and Astralis, plus recency of patches and roles, drives map markets and specials. The sections below deliver roster detail, rivalry trends, and step-by-step wagering practice.
NaVi eSports Team Overview
NaVi Esports maintains visible social reach across platforms linked from team pages, supporting match coverage and fan conversion. Ongoing tournament listings on official pages provide timely schedule context for bettors and media. The Natus Vincere Team brand continues to attract sponsors and data partners like Abios.
Key facts
- Founded: 2009; headquarters identity tied to Kyiv origins.
- Core disciplines: CS2, Dota 2, Valorant; academy in CS2.
- Community: #NAVINATION Discord ~19k members, growing.
Major titles snapshot
| Discipline | Title / Result | Year |
| CS2 | PGL Major Copenhagen — Champions | 2024 |
| CS2 | Esports World Cup — Champions | 2024 |
| CS2 | ESL Pro League S20 — Champions | 2024 |
| Dota 2 | The International — Champions | 2011 |
| Dota 2 | The International — Finalists | 2012, 2013 |
History and legacy of the Natus Vincere esports team
Natus Vincere launched in 2009 and seized early Counter-Strike dominance, completing the 2010 triple of IEM, ESWC, and WCG. Transition to CS:GO preserved relevance through star cycles, then CS2 ushered a new European core. Dota 2 cemented legacy with TI2011 and back-to-back finals.
Milestones
- 2010: IEM IV World Championship, ESWC, WCG titles.
- 2011–2013: Dota 2 TI win, then two finals.
- 2024: First CS2 Major champions in Copenhagen; EWC title.
- 2025: Active European CS2 roster with academy promotion.
Timeline
| Year | Highlight |
| 2009 | Organization founded |
| 2010 | CS 1.6 triple crown season |
| 2011 | TI champion |
| 2024 | CS2 Major and EWC titles |
| 2025 | Makazze promoted; s1mple departs; jL benched |
Key achievements across CS2, Dota 2, and Valorant
NaVi stands as a multi-title winner anchored by CS2 silverware and Dota 2 heritage. Valorant operations compete in VCT EMEA under a refreshed lineup.
NaVi CS2
- PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 — Champions.
- Esports World Cup 2024 — Champions.
- ESL Pro League S20 — Champions.
NaVi Dota 2
- The International 2011 — Champions.
- The International 2012, 2013 — Finals appearances.
NaVi Valorant: VCT EMEA participation with roster refresh in 2025.
Comparative table
| Game | Crown achievement | Standout era |
| CS2 | Copenhagen Major 2024 champions | 2024–2025 resurgence |
| Dota 2 | TI2011 champions | 2011–2013 finals run |
| Valorant | Sustained VCT EMEA presence | 2023–2025 continuity |
Natus Vincere CS2
Gameplay dynamics
- Default-into-exec pacing with late-round calling by Aleksib.
- Strong AWP anchoring and retake discipline around w0nderful.
- Emerging entries and mid-round trading from iM and Makazze.
Recent notable series
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
| 2024-09-21 | ESL Pro League S20 | G2 | 2-1 win |
| 2025-08-09 | BLAST Bounty S2 | Astralis | 1-2 loss |
Natus Vincere CS2 roster 2025 — lineup and roles
Active lineup and roles reference the official roster page, with noted 2025 changes.
- Aleksib — IGL / support rifler
- w0nderful — primary AWPer
- b1t — star rifler / anchor
- iM — entry / lurk-flex
- Makazze — rifler promoted from academy (07-08-2025)
Status notes
- jL moved to bench and announced a career break (07-08-2025).
- s1mple left the club (07-28-2025).
Roster table
| Player | Role | Notable 2025 status |
| Aleksib | IGL | Continues as caller |
| w0nderful | AWPer | Stabilizes CT holds |
| b1t | Rifler | High-impact rounds |
| iM | Rifler | Entry pressure |
| Makazze | Rifler | Academy promotion 2025-07-08 |
Natus Vincere Dota 2
Natus Vincere Dota 2 operates a youthful lineup with clear role identity and recent qualifier progress. Current team pages list active tournament participation, including DreamLeague S27 and PGL Wallachia S6.
Roster
- gotthejuice — carry
- Niku — mid
- pma — offlane
- W_Zayac — support
- Riddys — support
Active events and timelines (official listings)
| Event | Window | Prize |
| DreamLeague S27 | 2025-09-20 → 2025-10-20 | $1,000,000 |
| PGL Wallachia S6 | 2025-09-27 → 2025-11-17 | $1,000,000 |
| RES Unchained 2025 | 2025-10-06 → 2025-12-08 | $1,000,000 |
Natus Vincere Valorant
Current lineup (official)
- ANGE1 — IGL (retirement announced 2025-09-05)
- Shao — flex / controller
- hiro — duelist / flex
- Ruxic — initiator
- alexiiik — sentinel / flex
- Coach: Happy
Roster/agent structure overview
| Player | Primary agents | Note |
| Shao | Omen, Clove, Viper | Macro utility timing |
| hiro | Jett, Raze | Space creation |
| Ruxic | Sova, Skye | Info setups |
| alexiiik | Killjoy, Cypher | Site lockdown |
| IGL slot | Pending update | Interim options possible |
Head-to-Head Spotlight
Rivalries shape pricing and map markets. Natus Vincere versus G2 and Astralis offers clear recent data for CS2 match modeling. Series context and dates anchor trend reading for bettors.
G2 vs Natus Vincere — trends to watch
Recent playoff meetings show close series with map trading. At ESL Pro League S20, NaVi beat G2 2-1 across Inferno, Nuke, and Ancient with strong anchor play and clutch conversion. Use this sample to profile map lean and duel hotspots.
Patterns
- Inferno early-round stability favors NaVi’s anchors.
- Nuke mid-round adaptation decides momentum.
- Ancient late halves swing on utility discipline.
Selected results
| Date | Event | Result | Maps |
| 2024-09-21 | ESL Pro League S20 | NaVi 2-1 G2 | Inferno W, Nuke L, Ancient W |
Natus Vincere vs Astralis — key matchup insights
Astralis edged the online BO3 at BLAST Bounty S2 on 2025-08-09. Draft notes show Dust2 and Nuke leverage for Astralis, with NaVi taking Inferno. Track veto order when modeling totals and handicaps.
Insights
- Dust2 pace changes strain NaVi mid-rounds.
- Inferno fits NaVi’s retake structure.
- Nuke executes favor Astralis when early trades land.
Selected results
| Date | Event | Result | Maps |
| 2025-08-09 | BLAST Bounty S2 | Astralis 2-1 NaVi | Dust2 L, Inferno W, Nuke L |
Roster Tracker & Prospects
Natus Vincere roster updates and depth
Recent CS2 updates recalibrated roles and entries. Academy movement replenished bench options and trial flexibility.
Change log (CS2)
- 2025-07-08: jL to bench; Makazze promoted.
- 2025-07-28: s1mple leaves the club.
Depth chart (snapshot)
| Discipline | Starters | Bench/Notes |
| CS2 | Aleksib, w0nderful, b1t, iM, Makazze | jL benched |
| Dota 2 | gotthejuice, Niku, pma, W_Zayac, Riddys | — |
| Valorant | Shao, hiro, Ruxic, alexiiik, IGL slot | ANGE1 retired 09-05 |
Academy pipeline and transfer radar
Academy notes
- 2025-07-08: Makazze promoted to main team.
- 2025-10-01: kodak and Yoki added; snatchie set as coach.
Projection table
| Prospect | Role | Short-term outlook |
| kodak | Rifler | Developmental starts in academy events |
| Yoki | Rifler | Trial depth for future cups |
| — | — | Additional scouting tied to 2025–2026 calendar |
How to Bet on NaVi at Mostbet
Mostbet lists CS2, Valorant, and Dota 2 markets with pre-match and live options. Use official roster pages for last-minute changes, then align markets to map pools and agent/hero choices.
Account and market steps
- Register and verify account; enable responsible limits.
- Locate NaVi CS2, NaVi Valorant, or Dota 2 fixtures; check lineups.
- Compare markets: match winner, map handicaps, totals, pistol rounds, player props.
- Cross-reference H2H pages and veto patterns before placing bets.
Odds analysis tips
- Track late roster news and coach moves; price drift can follow.
- For CS2, monitor veto orders and CT/T balance by map.
- For Valorant, watch IGL updates after ANGE1’s retirement.
- Use bookmaker guides for feature usage, cash-out, and live swings.
Reference table: market mapping
| Scenario | Useful market | Data source |
| NaVi Inferno stability vs G2 | Map winner / totals | ESL Pro League S20 series page |
| Astralis pressure on Nuke | Map handicap | BLAST Bounty S2 series page |
| Valorant IGL transition | Live odds momentum | Mostbet Valorant guide |
Community and information hubs
- Official partners and news hub for sponsor activations.
- #NAVINATION for alerts, watch parties, and squad updates.
Note on responsible betting: Set unit sizes, record wagers, and avoid staking more than 2–5% per play. Use live cash-out only with pre-defined thresholds.
