After three years of stability in the lineup, Zero Tenacity announced their first change: experienced player Pavle “maden” Bošković joined the team, replacing simke. This transfer marks a new era for the team, which aims to increase its competitiveness on the international stage. Maden also announced his joining Zero Tenacity on his X account, sharing his emotions about returning to active play.
maden at Falcons
maden joined Team Falcons in December 2023, transferring from ENCE along with SunPayus and Magisk. With Falcons, he achieved several significant results:
- 3rd-4th place at IEM Katowice 2024
- 3rd-4th place at BetBoom Dacha Belgrade 2024
- Victory at BLAST Premier: Fall Showdown 2024
However, maden had been on the bench since November 2024 and officially left Falcons in May 2025.
simke vs maden
A comparison of the two players’ statistics shows that maden has some advantages:
simke (last 3 months):
- Rating: 1.01
- IMPACT: 0.99
- KAST: 70.9%
- ADR: 73.3
maden (active playing period):
- Rating: 1.00
- IMPACT: 1.06
- KAST: 69.6%
- ADR: 79.2
Although the overall ratings of both players are similar, maden demonstrates higher IMPACT and ADR, which indicates his ability to influence the course of the game and inflict more damage on opponents.
His playstyle is more aggressive, which is especially useful in key positions where it is important to open rounds or change the pace. This can give Zero Tenacity additional variability in strategy and strengthen the team’s offensive actions.
Reaction to the transfer
The announcement of maden’s transfer to Zero Tenacity sparked a wave of positive reactions on social media. Under the official post on X (Twitter), both fans and representatives of the scene supported the team and the player.
- dycha, maden’s former teammate at ENCE, wrote: “Maden and NEMANHAAA,” warmly recalling their shared past and noting the combination with the leader of Zero Tenacity.
- Daniel Kogan, coach of NiP, commented briefly but enthusiastically: ‘nice madenxd!’, confirming that the transfer is viewed positively among professionals.
Such reactions demonstrate respect for maden on the scene and emphasize that his return to active play is generating interest and support in the community.
maden strengthens Zero Tenacity on the Tier 2 scene
Maden’s arrival at Zero Tenacity could be a key factor in improving the team’s performance. His experience playing at a high level, participation in prestigious tournaments, and ability to influence the game could give the team a new boost.
The team consistently performs well in Tier 2 and Tier 3 tournaments, where competition is fierce, but experienced players like maden can be the very advantage that helps them advance deeper in the bracket. This transfer demonstrates Zero Tenacity’s ambition to strengthen its position on the international stage and take a step forward in its development.
