Fnatic

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[e][h]Fnatic
Team Information
Region:
Founders:
United Kingdom Samuel Mathews
United Kingdom Anne Mathews
CEO:
United Kingdom Samuel Mathews
Manager:
In-Game Leader:
Coaches:
Approx. Total Winnings:
$6,381,881
Links
History
Created:
: 2004-07-23
Counter-Strike: 2005-06-25
Source: 2007-02-18
Global Offensive: 2012-11-??
Upcoming Tournaments
Intel_Extreme_Masters/2026/Atlanta/Qualifier/Global Intel Extreme Masters Atlanta 2026: Global Qualifier
ONGOING!
Feb 10–12
Roman_Imperium_Cup/5Roman_Imperium_Cup/5 Roman Imperium Cup V
Feb 19–22


Fnatic (often stylized as FNATIC and abbreviated to FNC) is a British professional esports organization. Being founded on July 23, 2004, the organization has been a mainstay in the Counter-Strike scene, primarily hosting Swedish lineups. They were notably the first organization to win three Majors, having won the inaugural DreamHack Winter 2013, alongside ESL One: Katowice 2015 and ESL One: Cologne 2015.

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IDNameJoin Date
United Kingdom zr0
(Samuel Mathews)
Samuel Mathews
Role: 
(Co-Founder, CEO)
Join Date: 
2004-07-23
United Kingdom Anne Mathews
(Anne Mathews)
Anne Mathews
Role: 
(Co-Founder, Director)
Join Date: 
2004-07-23
Sweden cArn
(Patrik Sättermon)
Patrik Sättermon
Role: 
(CGO)
Join Date: 
2012-03-10 [30]
Sweden Samuelsson
(Andreas Samuelsson)
Andreas Samuelsson
Role: 
(Team Director)
Join Date: 
2021-07-19 [82]
Ireland RossR
(Ross Rooney)
Ross Rooney
Role: 
(Strategic and Analytics Lead)
Join Date: 
2022-09-?? [141]

Former

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Former Organization
IDNameJoin DateLeave DateNew Team
Latvia Independent
(Miks Siliņš)
Miks Siliņš
Role: 
(Assistant Coach)
Join Date: 
2024-05-15 [111]
Leave Date: 
2025-05-08 [126]
 
FnaticFnatic Fnatic (Interim Coach)
Sweden Jens Hofer
(Jens Hofer)
Jens Hofer
Role: 
(Sports Psychologist)
Join Date: 
2019-04-10 [142]
Leave Date: 
2023-02-01 [143]
 
HEROICHEROIC HEROIC (Performance Coach)
Sweden Kevve
(Kevin Bohlin)
Kevin Bohlin
Role: 
(Analyst)
Join Date: 
2020-09-08 [75]
Leave Date: 
2021-07-19 [82]
 
Fnatic RisingFnatic Rising Fnatic Rising
Sweden SmX
(Filip Liljeström)
Filip Liljeström
Role: 
(Team Manager)
Join Date: 
2019-09-30 [144]
Leave Date: 
2021-04-03 [145]
Netherlands Wouter Sleijffers
(Wouter Sleijffers)
Wouter Sleijffers
Role: 
(CEO)
Join Date: 
2015-01-??
Leave Date: 
2019-05-01 [146]
Sweden Samuelsson
(Andreas Samuelsson)
Andreas Samuelsson
Role: 
(Manager)
Join Date: 
2017-08-20 [56]
Leave Date: 
2019-09-03 [70]
 
FnaticFnatic Fnatic (Coach)
Sweden vuggo
(Viktor Jendeby)
Viktor Jendeby
Role: 
(Manager)
Join Date: 
2016-08-22 [52]
Leave Date: 
2017-07-03 [147]
 
Fragbite.seFragbite.se Fragbite.se
Netherlands tuxie
(Roy Van den Hove)
Roy Van den Hove
Role: 
(Manager)
Join Date: 
Leave Date: 

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  1. "Fnatic turns 2 years old!". Fnatic.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 dr0nt (2005-06-25). "M&M från ESWC-kvalet går med i Fnatic" [M&M from the ESWC-qualifier join Fnatic] (in Sweden Swedish). Fragbite.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 velox (2005-07-18). "zaffe går med i fnatic" [zaffe joins Fnatic] (in Sweden Swedish). Fragbite.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 pik (2005-10-24). "dsn ersätter solido i fnatic" [dsn replaces solido in fnatic] (in Sweden Swedish). Fragbite.
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 samot (2006-01-05). "f0rest, Tentpole, Archi och cArn i ny Fnatic-femma" [f0rest, Tentpole, Archi and cArn in the new Fnatic five] (in Sweden Swedish). Fragbite.
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 Daniel "velox" Nilsson (2007-01-17). "ins tar Tentpoles plats i fnatic" [ins replace Tentpole in fnatic] (in Sweden Swedish). Fragbite.
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 nezqc (2007-02-18). "Temp.css devient Fnatic.css" [Temp.css become fnatic] (in France French). VaKarM.
  8. 8.0 8.1 L4p (2008-02-11). "Ca bouge chez fnatic" (in France French). VaKarM.
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 L4p (2008-06-25). "Au revoir Fnatic !" (in France French). VaKarM.
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 valde111 (2009-01-19). "GeT_RiGhT in, ins out of fnatic". HLTV.
  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 Marc "Nix0n" Winther (2009-02-24). "Archi quits CS, Gux new man in fnatic". HLTV.
  12. 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 Sheldon (2009-04-30). "Et les nouveaux fnatic sont .." [And the new fnatic are..] (in France French). VaKarM.
  13. 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 guBBs (2009-07-31). "Goodbye Fnatic" (in France French). VaKarM.
  14. 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 guBBs (2009-10-13). "Un retour aux sources" [A return to the roots] (in France French). VaKarM.
  15. 15.0 15.1 Luís "MIRAA" Mira (2010-01-06). "Gux leaves fnatic". HLTV.
  16. 16.0 16.1 Luís "MIRAA" Mira (2010-01-06). "fnatic sign threat". HLTV.
  17. 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 Fnatic (2010-01-18). "We bid farewell to our Counter Strike: Source team". Facebook.
  18. 18.0 18.1 Luís "MIRAA" Mira (2010-07-11). "fnatic release threat". HLTV.
  19. 19.0 19.1 Luís "MIRAA" Mira (2010-07-14). "fnatic explain GuX situation". HLTV.
  20. 20.0 20.1 20.2 Pus (2010-12-07). "SK announce new squad". HLTV.
  21. 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 Pus (2010-12-07). "fnatic sign Delpan and Xizt". HLTV.
  22. 22.0 22.1 Marc "Nix0n" Winther (2010-12-10). "pita transfers to fnatic". HLTV.
  23. 23.0 23.1 Luís "MIRAA" Mira (2011-05-29). "Official: SK sign Delpan". HLTV.
  24. 24.0 24.1 24.2 24.3 Marc "Nix0n" Winther (2011-06-10). "Official: fnatic sign Gux & manne". HLTV.
  25. 25.0 25.1 25.2 Marc "Nix0n" Winther (2011-06-21). "fnatic remove manne, pita returns". HLTV.
  26. 26.0 26.1 Marc "Nix0n" Winther (2011-09-08). "dsn retirement confirmed". HLTV.
  27. 27.0 27.1 Marc "Nix0n" Winther (2011-09-09). "Official: Friis joins fnatic". HLTV.
  28. 28.0 28.1 Marc "Nix0n" Winther (2012-01-29). "pita retires from fnatic". HLTV.
  29. 29.0 29.1 Marc "Nix0n" Winther (2012-01-30). "pfnatic add MODDII as fifth". HLTV.
  30. 30.0 30.1 30.2 Pus (2012-03-04). "cArn to retire after IEM6 WC". HLTV.
  31. 31.0 31.1 Marc "Nix0n" Winther (2012-03-25). "karrigan signs with fnatic". HLTV.
  32. 32.0 32.1 Marc "Nix0n" Winther (2012-06-23). "Gux retires from fnatic and CS". HLTV.
  33. 33.0 33.1 Marc "Nix0n" Winther (2012-06-26). "fnatic sign trace". HLTV.
  34. 34.0 34.1 Marc "Nix0n" Winther (2012-08-10). "NiP returns for CS:GO". HLTV..
  35. 35.0 35.1 Marc "Nix0n" Winther (2012-08-29). "FYRR73 joins fnatic". HLTV.
  36. 36.00 36.01 36.02 36.03 36.04 36.05 36.06 36.07 36.08 36.09 36.10 Luís "MIRAA" Mira (2012-11-19). "fnatic replace FYRR73 with Rytter". HLTV.
  37. 37.0 37.1 37.2 Tomi "lurppis" Kovanen (2012-12-10). "karrigan & moddii depart fnatic". HLTV.
  38. 38.0 38.1 38.2 Luís "MIRAA" Mira (2013-01-08). "fnatic add Xyp9x, JOKERN". HLTV.
  39. 39.0 39.1 39.2 39.3 39.4 Luís "MIRAA" Mira (2013-02-27). "fnatic land MODDII, stingeR". HLTV.
  40. 40.0 40.1 40.2 Luís "MIRAA" Mira (2013-05-20). "karrigan replaces stingeR in fnatic". HLTV.
  41. 41.0 41.1 Luís "MIRAA" Mira (2013-07-02). "fnatic confirm MODDII departure". HLTV.
  42. 42.0 42.1 42.2 42.3 42.4 Few (2013-07-09). "fnatic release CS:GO team; two join CphWolves". ESEA.net.
  43. 43.0 43.1 43.2 43.3 43.4 43.5 43.6 MIRAA (2013-08-06). "fnatic sign ex-Epsilon". HLTV.
  44. 44.0 44.1 44.2 Luís "MIRAA" Mira (2013-11-12). "fnatic sign pronax; MODDII out". HLTV.
  45. 45.0 45.1 45.2 45.3 45.4 45.5 45.6 Milan "Striker" Švejda (2014-06-30). "KRiMZ and olofm join fnatic". HLTV.
  46. 46.0 46.1 46.2 Luís "MIRAA" Mira (2015-05-31). "Devilwalk leaves fnatic". HLTV.
  47. 47.0 47.1 47.2 Luís "MIRAA" Mira (2015-11-12). "fnatic sign dennis; pronax out". HLTV.
  48. 48.0 48.1 48.2 WillOKelly (2016-04-08). "Fnatic sign PlesseN, a temporary player".
  49. 49.0 49.1 49.2 Luís "MIRAA" Mira (2016-04-26). "wenton to join fnatic". HLTV.
  50. 50.0 50.1 50.2 Michal "stich" Malachowski (2016-06-13). "olofmeister to return in ELEAGUE". HLTV.
  51. 51.0 51.1 51.2 51.3 51.4 51.5 51.6 Milan "Striker" Švejda (2016-08-15). "fnatic and GODSENT change three". HLTV.
  52. 52.0 52.1 52.2 52.3 "Jimmy “Jumpy” Berndtsson will be joining the team as Head Coach". Fnatic. 2016-08-22.
  53. 53.0 53.1 53.2 "We're happy to announce the return of Freddy “KRiMZ” Johansson". Fnatic. 2016-10-24.
  54. 54.0 54.1 54.2 André 'rich' Åkerblom (2016-11-03). "Fnatic acquire disco doplan: "I'm anxious to start playing"". Fragbite.se.
  55. 55.0 55.1 55.2 55.3 55.4 Robert "Inz" Wylie (2017-02-04). "Fnatic & Godsent Transfer Agreement". Fnatic.
  56. 56.0 56.1 56.2 56.3 Matthew. "CS:GO Roster Update: Olofmeister Departs". Fnatic.
  57. 57.0 57.1 57.2 Matthew (2017-08-21). "CS:GO Roster Update: Welcome Back, Lekr0!". Fnatic.
  58. 58.0 58.1 58.2 "The Return of Xizt". Fnatic. 2018-05-25.
  59. 59.0 59.1 Lukas "Kameeleon" Berć (2018-06-05). "Lekr0 Arrives to Ninjas in Pyjamas!". Ninjas in Pyjamas.
  60. 60.0 60.1 60.2 "CSGO - Welcome Draken; Thank you Golden". Fnatic. 2018-06-17.
  61. 61.0 61.1 "Cloud9 Signs GOLDEN to CSGO Roster". Cloud9. 2018-08-08.
  62. 62.0 62.1 62.2 "Post-FACEIT Major Roster Update". Fnatic. 2018-09-21.
  63. 63.0 63.1 John Nomis (2018-09-25). "Cloud9 CS:GO Sign flusha, Release STYKO". Cloud9.
  64. 64.0 64.1 64.2 Brendan (2018-10-02). "twist Returns". Fnatic.
  65. 65.0 65.1 ScreaM (2018-10-02). "Im going to keep stand-in with Fnatic. Don’t know for how long".
  66. 66.0 66.1 66.2 66.3 66.4 "Brollan becomes our fifth". Fnatic. 2018-10-17. Archived from the original on 2019-05-25.
  67. 67.0 67.1 draken (2018-10-26). "Happy to be apart of @RedReserve, playing DHW Qualifier atm".
  68. Fnatic (2019-02-01). "Three more years".
  69. 69.0 69.1 69.2 Brendan (2019-08-21). "A New Phase for CSGO". Fnatic.
  70. 70.0 70.1 70.2 70.3 "A Coaching Update". Fnatic. 2019-09-03.
  71. 71.0 71.1 71.2 "The not-so newcomers". Fnatic. 2019-09-16.
  72. 72.0 72.1 "Plot twist: we recruit an AWP:er - CS:GO Roster Update". Ninjas in Pyjamas. 2019-09-27.
  73. 73.0 73.1 Fnatic (2020-01-16). "A farewell".
  74. 74.0 74.1 74.2 Fnatic (2020-01-17). "Welcome Golden, but permanently this time".
  75. 75.0 75.1 Fnatic (2020-09-08). "Today we welcome a new analyst as the latest addition to our CS:GO backroom team".
  76. 76.0 76.1 Fnatic (2021-01-08). "Robin "@flusha" Rönnquist has been transferred to the inactive roster of our CS:GO team".
  77. 77.0 77.1 Fnatic (2021-01-12). "@Jackinhocs joins Fnatic CS:GO".
  78. Fnatic (2021-03-18). "Here's to 3 more years of @Brollan!".
  79. 79.0 79.1 Clement Murphy (2021-04-12). "Flusha Leaves Fnatic". Fnatic.
  80. 80.0 80.1 Clement Murphy (2021-04-22). "The Future of Fnatic CS:GO". Fnatic.
  81. 81.0 81.1 "Golden Moved to Inactive Roster". Fnatic. 2021-07-06.
  82. 82.0 82.1 82.2 82.3 Fnatic (2021-07-19). "As we build towards a new era of Fnatic CS:GO, we're excited to introduce our Season One Fnatic Rising roster".
  83. 83.0 83.1 "JW Moves to Inactive Roster". Fnatic. 2021-07-20.
  84. 84.0 84.1 84.2 "Alex and Mezii join Fnatic CS:GO". Fnatic. 2021-08-03.
  85. 85.0 85.1 85.2 "Keita Joins Fnatic CS:GO Pro Team". Fnatic. 2021-08-10.
  86. 86.0 86.1 Fnatic (2021-10-09). "CSGO Roster Update: @Jackinhocs has been moved to the substitute roster".
  87. 87.0 87.1 JW (2021-10-14). "THANK YOU @FNATIC".
  88. 88.0 88.1 Fnatic (2021-10-15). "CS:GO Roster Update: We're excited to welcome back @smooyacs to our AWP position for a 3 month trial with extension rights".
  89. 89.0 89.1 Fnatic (2021-11-29). "Today we say our final farewells to @Jackinhocs".
  90. 90.0 90.1 Fnatic (2021-12-14). "Today, we bid our final farewells to @goldenmajk".
  91. 91.0 91.1 91.2 "SMOOYA MOVES TO INACTIVE ROSTER". Fnatic. 2022-02-21.
  92. 92.0 92.1 Rizzolini (2022-03-03). "smooya enters free agency". HLTV.
  93. 93.0 93.1 "Brollan Departs Fnatic". Fnatic. 2022-03-22.
  94. 94.0 94.1 "Right place, right time". Ninjas in Pyjamas. 2022-03-22.
  95. 95.0 95.1 95.2 95.3 Fnatic (2022-03-24). "CS:GO Roster Update".
  96. 96.0 96.1 96.2 96.3 "Fnatic CS:GO Roster Update". Fnatic. 2022-05-19.
  97. 97.0 97.1 97.2 "Fnatic CS:GO Roster Updates". Fnatic. 2022-06-01.
  98. 98.0 98.1 "Fnatic CS:GO Welcomes FASHR". Fnatic. 2022-08-05.
  99. 99.0 99.1 poizon (2022-08-15). "Heyo, since my contract expired with @FNATIC i am now free agent and open to offers".
  100. "2023 CS:GO Update". Fnatic. 2023-01-06.
  101. 101.0 101.1 Fnatic (2023-06-30). "CS Update: Today we bid farewell to Dion @itsFASHR Derksen from the roster as he departs for his new home at @OGcsgo".
  102. 102.0 102.1 Fnatic (2023-07-04). "CS Team Update: With the ongoing changes to our CS team, we bid our farewell to @nicoodoz as he is moved to the bench whilst he assesses his current opportunities".
  103. 103.0 103.1 103.2 103.3 Fnatic (2023-07-06). "WELCOME @afro_csgo AND @dextersjourney".
  104. 104.0 104.1 Preasy Esport (2023-07-30). "He's here and he's more electric than ever!".
  105. 105.0 105.1 Fnatic (2023-11-02). "CS2 UPDATE".
  106. 106.0 106.1 Fnatic (2023-11-11). "As we continue the process of rebuilding our CS2 roster with the ambition of competing against the very best, today we say farewell to Fredrik ‘Roej’ Jørgensen".
  107. 107.0 107.1 Fnatic (2023-11-24). "ROSTER UPDATE: As we continue to rebuild and restructure our CS2 roster, Christopher “dexter” Nong has been moved to the inactive roster".
  108. 108.0 108.1 108.2 "FNATIC CS2 Roster Update". Fnatic. 2023-11-27.
  109. 109.0 109.1 Fnatic (2023-12-12). "Best of luck @dextersjourney!".
  110. 110.0 110.1 110.2 "2024 CS2 Roster Update". Fnatic. 2024-05-14.
  111. 111.0 111.1 Fnatic (2024-05-15). "Join us in welcoming Miks '@independentmcs' Siliņš as the Assistant Coach of FNATIC CS".
  112. 112.0 112.1 112.2 "Welcoming @nawwk to the Fnatic CS2 Roster". Fnatic. 2024-09-23.
  113. 113.0 113.1 Fnatic (2024-12-12). "Today we say farewell to Coach @keitaCSGO as we move in a new direction for 2025".
  114. 114.0 114.1 Fnatic (2024-12-13). "Today we say farewell to @afro_csgo and wish him the best of luck on his next endeavors".
  115. 115.0 115.1 afro (2024-12-13). "Hey guys".
  116. 116.0 116.1 Fnatic (2025-01-02). "As we begin the new year, we will be moving @bodyy to the inactive roster".
  117. 117.0 117.1 Fnatic (2025-01-08). "As we continue into 2025 and approach the new season, we've made the decision to move @nawwkcs to the inactive roster".
  118. 118.0 118.1 118.2 "2025 CS2 Roster Update". Fnatic. 2025-01-10.
  119. 119.0 119.1 BIG (2025-01-10). "The wait is finally over!".
  120. 120.0 120.1 Fnatic (2025-01-11). "To complete our 2025 CS2 roster".
  121. 121.0 121.1 BC.Game Esports (2025-01-25). "Can he hit the shot?".
  122. 122.0 122.1 bodyy (2025-02-03). "Today marks the end of my journey with @FNATIC".
  123. 123.0 123.1 Fnatic (2025-03-21). "This news means we'll be moving Denys “Burmylov” Buraga to our in-active roster".
  124. 124.0 124.1 Fnatic (2025-03-21). "Today, we're very excited to introduce Dmytro “jambo” Semera to our CS2 roster".
  125. 125.0 125.1 Fnatic (2025-05-08). "Following internal reviews and discussions with @casleCSGO regarding the team’s long-term structure and direction, he will be moved to the inactive roster".
  126. 126.0 126.1 126.2 Fnatic (2025-05-08). "In the interim, @independentmcs will serve as coach as we battle on at Tippsport Conquest of Prague continuing this evening".
  127. 127.0 127.1 Fnatic (2025-07-07). "Best of luck in the future @Burmylov!".
  128. 128.0 128.1 Fnatic (2025-07-11). "Today we’re announcing @matys176's departure from Fnatic".
  129. 129.0 129.1 Fnatic (2025-07-28). "We’re excited to announce that Cai ‘Cypher’ Watson will be joining the Fnatic CS2 team!".
  130. 130.0 130.1 Fnatic (2025-07-30). "Ahead of the upcoming Major cycle, we’re happy to confirm that after a strong interim spell, Miks ‘Independent’ Siliņš will step up as Coach of Fnatic CS2".
  131. 131.0 131.1 131.2 Fnatic (2025-10-10). "Ahead of our opening match at the CS Asia Championship against paiN Gaming next week, @jackASM0 joins the roster on loan until the end of the season, stepping in for @cyphercsgo_ for the duration of the tournament".
  132. 132.0 132.1 Fnatic (2025-11-17). "Today we're announcing our loan agreement with @500esports to take on @cyphercsgo_ for the remainder of the season".
  133. 133.0 133.1 [Inside Source]
  134. 134.0 134.1 134.2 Fnatic (2026-01-09). "As we approach the 2026 season and a new Major cycle, we’re announcing a change to our Counter-Strike team".
  135. 135.0 135.1 "Major signing: BIG sign blameF from fnatic as Captain/IGL". BIG. 2026-01-09.
  136. Fnatic (2023-05-24). "Due to personal reasons and the limited time there is between events, @Krimz is unable to attend IEM Dallas".
  137. KRIMZ (2022-11-16). "Hand injury..".
  138. Fnatic (2022-06-07). "We're beyond excited to welcome back @f0rest to the Black & Orange as a stand-in for our upcoming appearance at the #PinnacleCup!".
  139. 139.0 139.1 139.2 Fnatic (2022-03-09). "Update on our CS:GO #ESLProLeague roster".
  140. Fnatic (2021-10-14). "Fnatic CS:GO take to the #ElisaInvitational today vs @CPHFlames, and we're excited to temporarily welcome @regalicsgo to the main roster for today's matchup".
  141. [Inside Source]
  142. Jens Hofer (2019-04-10). "I have decided to return to Fnatic and will be working full time with the CS:GO team starting this month!".
  143. Jens Hofer (2023-01-27). "My time with Fnatic is coming to an end as my contract runs out in February".
  144. SmX (2019-09-30). "I've taken on a new position within @FNATIC as the CS:GO Team manager".
  145. SmX (2021-04-03). "I have decided to not renew my contract with @FNATIC and therefore my time with the CS:GO roster has come to an end".
  146. "Fnatic secures $19m in Series A funding". Fnatic. 2019-05-01.
  147. "vuggo to depart". Fnatic. 2017-07-03.
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