In 2025, Brazilian Counter-Strike 2 is entering a new era — one where raw talent meets experience, and rising stars are ready to take the spotlight. With players like biguzera, nqz, insani, piriajr, and the ever-reliable KSCERATO, the region has all the ingredients to build its next great Dream Team capable of competing at the highest level.
Potential Brazilian Dream Team 2025
In my opinion, it’s worth highlighting young Brazilian players who currently play for different teams but have delivered strong individual performances over the past three months. Alongside CS veteran KSCERATO, they could potentially form a Brazilian Dream Team in 2025:
- biguzera (IGL)
- nqz (AWP)
- insani (support)
- KSCERATO (lurker)
- piriajr (entry fragger)
biguzera (paiN)
Rodrigo “biguzera” Bittencourt is the team’s in-game leader and one of the most consistent IGLs on the Brazilian scene. He’s known for his ability to control the tempo, shift strategies mid-match, and give his teammates space to shine. Working with lesser-known players, he has still achieved impressive results.
Since joining paiN in 2019, biguzera has rebuilt the team and led them to significant success. The team has now qualified for four consecutive Majors — a testament to his leadership. Despite a recent dip in results, it’s clear that his ability as a captain is not in question.
nqz (paiN)
Lucas “nqz” Soares is a young and promising AWPer who already plays with a maturity far beyond his years. He’s currently one of the best snipers in the region, and what’s more, he’s already teammates with biguzera at paiN, providing an established synergy between them.
At just 20 years old, he has already earned over $110,000 in prize money and consistently posts positive ratings at nearly every tournament. He’s a confident and experienced young AWPer — an ideal pick for any roster.
insani (MIBR)
Felipe “insani” Yuji plays the support role — one of the most undervalued yet vital roles on any team. He’s willing to sacrifice his own stats for the good of the team, and yet still maintains excellent individual numbers. In many ways, he resembles Perfecto from NAVI’s 2022 roster.
insani has already proven himself internationally, most notably at ESL Challenger Melbourne 2024, where he led MIBR to a strong showing. He finished the event with a 1.49 rating across 9 maps — an incredible stat, especially for a support player. His composure and utility make him a key element in any winning lineup.
KSCERATO (FURIA)
Kaike “KSCERATO” Cerato is a true legend of Brazilian Counter-Strike. Known for his consistency, clutch ability, and punishing any mistake from the opponent, his lurker role fits him perfectly. He plays away from the main pack, finds timings, and takes control of the map in crucial moments.
KSCERATO is one of the few South American players who consistently ranks among the world’s elite. He made HLTV’s Top 20 players list for four consecutive years:
- 2020 – 18th
- 2021 – 15th
- 2022 – 9th
- 2023 – 19th
At 25, he’s been on the professional scene for over a decade. Most of his career has been with FURIA, playing alongside Brazilian teammates — an environment in which he’s most comfortable. He’s still not just a veteran, but a top-tier player who can change the outcome of a match on his own.
piriajr (Fluxo)
Guilherme “piriajr” Barbosa is a young entry fragger who fully understands his role — taking map control, initiating fights, and applying early-round pressure. With a strong IGL like biguzera behind him, he has the perfect support structure to evolve and refine his play.
At 22, he has already qualified for a Major — something many players never achieve. He has also won over 15 tournaments in his career, which speaks to his competitive mindset and hunger for victory.
Why Could This Work?
This lineup brings together the perfect mix of youth, experience, and well-defined roles. At the core is biguzera — a proven in-game leader with years of consistency and Major appearances under his belt. His leadership creates a strong foundation for structure and adaptability.
nqz and insani bring youthful firepower with discipline. Having already played together in paiN, biguzera and nqz offer built-in synergy, while insani adds international experience and reliability in high-pressure moments. piriajr’s aggressive entry style brings the necessary explosiveness to open up rounds, and with guidance, he could evolve into one of the region’s best.
And anchoring it all is KSCERATO — a legendary figure in Brazilian CS, still in his prime. His experience, clutch factor, and mechanical skill make him the backbone of the roster. With the right chemistry, this squad has the tools to compete not just in South America, but on the international stage as a serious contender.
