The Brazilian Counter-Strike 2 organization MIBR has confirmed the signing of Klimentiy “kl1m” Krivosheev, a young Russian AWPer, on loan from G2 Esports Academy (G2 Ares). The move represents one of the most intriguing cross-regional transfers of 2025, as MIBR look to revitalize their roster after parting ways with veteran sniper Rafael “saffee” Costa.MIBR has been steadily rebuilding, and the decision to replace saffee with kl1m marks a clear commitment to injecting youth and international variety into the squad. Saffee, who spent over two years with the team, was instrumental in: Helping the squad qualify for the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024. Playing at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. Reaching the semi-finals of ESL Pro League Season 20, one of MIBR’s best results in recent years. While saffee’s consistency was valued, MIBR now appear ready to gamble on the explosiveness of a younger talent.
Age: 19 Role: Sniper / AWPer Previous team: G2 Ares (Academy roster of G2 Esports). Playstyle: Aggressive, confident, often seeks opening duels rather than waiting for passive holds. Kl1m earned a reputation in the academy circuit for his mechanical precision and ability to clutch under pressure. Moving to MIBR offers him the chance to prove himself on a much larger stage, playing in a region with a very different style compared to Europe and CIS.Rafael “exit” Lacerda – In-game leader and veteran anchor. Breno “brnz4n” Poletto – Entry fragger with sharp aim. Felipe “insani” Yuji – Rising star known for explosive rifling.
Nicollas “nicks” Polonio – Consistent rifler and secondary caller. Klimentiy “kl1m” Krivosheev – New AWPer, expected to bring fresh firepower. This lineup blends Brazilian chemistry with the wildcard factor of a foreign import — something rarely seen in MIBR’s history.MIBR has long been associated with iconic snipers in Brazilian Counter-Strike: Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo – The godfather of Brazilian CS, leading MIBR and SK to Major titles. Henrique “HEN1” Teles – Known for his flashy yet inconsistent style. Rafael “saffee” Costa – Solid and reliable, though sometimes criticized for lacking explosive impact against tier-one opponents.
Now, with kl1m, MIBR are trying something new: bringing in an outsider with a different CS2 upbringing. If successful, it could open the door for more cross-regional signings in South American CS.For the Russian AWPer, this loan is a career-defining opportunity: He moves from academy competition into one of Brazil’s most storied organizations. He gains exposure in South America, where aggressive Counter-Strike styles may complement his own bold approach. He has a chance to prove himself in ESL Challenger League Season 50, his first official test with the roster. If he performs well, MIBR could seek to make the loan permanent.For MIBR: A chance to break away from a purely Brazilian roster identity and experiment with international integration.
For Brazilian CS: A sign that organizations are willing to import talent rather than only relying on domestic prospects. For CIS talent: An example that opportunities now exist beyond Europe and North America, expanding the career paths for young players.MIBR will debut kl1m in the ESL Challenger League Season 50 (South American region). Success here will be crucial to building momentum before tackling bigger international events later in the year. The community will watch closely to see: How quickly kl1m adapts to Portuguese-language communication. Whether his aggressive AWPing can mesh with MIBR’s structured style. If this experiment signals a new era of globalized rosters in South America.
The signing of Klimentiy “kl1m” Krivosheev marks one of MIBR’s boldest roster moves in recent memory. By replacing veteran saffee with a young Russian sniper, the team is signaling its intent to innovate and evolve in the CS2 era.
For kl1m, the move is a golden opportunity to step out of the academy spotlight and prove himself in a legendary organization with passionate fans. For MIBR, it’s a risk — but one that could pay off massively if the synergy clicks. The next months, starting with ESL Challenger League Season 50, will show whether this gamble turns into a breakthrough.
