At 23, breaking into the top tier of Counter-Strike might seem a little late.
These days, it’s the young, explosive AWPers who are in fashion and snapped up for a fortune—molodoy, m0NESY, headtr1ck, jambo.
So when you catch the eye of Ash, coach of GamerLegion, you have to know how to seize your moment.
This is the story of Kursy, the rising French CS talent who bided his time.
Sources: 🇫🇷 Kursy is set to join GamerLegion after the BLAST Austin Major, replacing sl3nd 🇭🇺
While the deal has yet to be finalized, negotiations are in the final stages.
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— KRL (@KRL_STREAM) May 18, 2025
An Unconventional Journey
Kursy (23) grew up in a family where both his father and grandfather were gamers. Early on, thanks to his console-loving dad, he dipped his toes into competitive play—at just 11 years old, he was already competing in Call of Duty.
Later, he switched to PC and dove deep into League of Legends.
It wasn’t until 2018, at age 16, that he discovered Counter-Strike, and he quickly made waves in the amateur scene. Just eight months in, he was already at Paris Games Week, playing his first ECN playoffs with Make Your Destiny, alongside a certain Misutaaa (then just 15).
But just when everything seemed to point toward a promising career, Kursy made a surprising decision: he quit Counter-Strike.
Despite stepping back, Kursy never fully disconnected from the game—he kept playing casually for fun.
Then, in 2021, he made a real return, joining Wonderkids, a new project led by his original IGL, flex0r. The talent was still there.
During the COVID period, Kursy made a key decision: he dropped his studies, which he wasn’t passionate about, to go all-in on CS. In 2022, he signed with GenOne.
Despite showing flashes of brilliance, he couldn’t consistently perform at his best and ended the year without a team.
But once again, flex0r played a pivotal role—recommending his name to a friend looking for young talent for a new roster…
The Short but Valuable Nakama Experience
That friend? None other than Shox, French CS legend, chasing a final run at glory by trying to qualify for the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023.
With Nakama, Shox launched a wild project: build a competitive roster from scratch with young players, and aim for the final CS:GO Major.
He brought Kursy along for the ride, giving him four intense months of training, structure, and methodology from one of the game’s greats.
Jérémy (Kursy) learned how to optimize his time, watch demos effectively, and grasp the key concepts of high-level CS.
Even if the team didn’t reach its goal, it marked a major step in his development.
2024–2025: Stepping Into the Spotlight
In 2024, Kursy returned to GenOne. With a solid schedule full of official matches tracked on HLTV, he finally caught the attention of analysts and coaches.
Those who’ve worked with him are unanimous: Kursy has undeniable potential. At 23, he’s developed a smart, composed playstyle, built on confidence and game sense. He knows when—and how—to take responsibility.
What’s more, like many modern snipers, Kursy brings versatility: while deadly with the AWP, he remains a serious threat with rifles.
After patiently waiting for a shot with a proven roster, Kursy is now joining GamerLegion and coach Ash—one of the best in the world at developing young talent.
In any career, especially when you’re young, mistakes happen. You can lose a year or two.
But when opportunity finally knocks, you have to grab it.
For Kursy, that moment has arrived.
It’s time to shine.
