Brazil’s best in Counter-Strike: Top teams of 2025

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Brazil has always been a powerhouse in esports, especially when it comes to Counter-Strike. Right now, seven Brazilian organizations consistently compete at major tournaments and rank among the top teams in the world.

At the recent BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, a staggering 25 players from Brazil took part — more than any other country. In this article, Esports Charts breaks down the top Brazilian CS teams and takes a quick look at their biggest achievements over the past year.

Fluxo

Fluxo was founded in 2021 by Bruno “Nobru” Goes, a popular livestreamer and former Free Fire pro. Today, Fluxo competes in several titles, including League of Legends, Rainbow Six, and Free Fire. The organization entered the Counter-Strike scene in mid-2022. Notably, Fluxo also had a women’s CS roster until recently.

Fluxo primarily competes in tier-2 regional leagues and series like CCT and ESL Challenger, and frequently takes part in qualifiers for top-tier events. The team recently earned a spot at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, its second-ever Major appearance. Fluxo made its Major debut at the BLAST.tv Paris Major back in 2023.

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Fluxo hasn’t made much of a mark at top-tier Counter-Strike events, but it’s earned a reputation as a talent pipeline for the brazilan scene. Over the years, several of its players have gone on to join more prominent organizations like MIBR and Imperial Esports. Still, Fluxo has carved out a solid place for itself on the tier-2 circuit and has proven it can give even top European teams a serious run for their money.

ODDIK

ODDIK might not be the first name that comes to mind when talking about top Brazilian esports teams, but lately, their Counter-Strike roster has been making serious strides toward the tier-1 scene. Currently, ODDIK is poised to break through and could climb even higher in the near future.

Founded in 2022, ODDIK is still looking for its first major breakthrough. The team hasn’t yet qualified for a Valve Major but has built a reputation as a tough opponent in Brazil’s tier-2 and tier-3 circuits.

While international success has been limited, ODDIK turned heads at PGL Astana 2025 after upsetting G2 Esports and paiN Gaming, and even putting up a strong fight against Astralis. Despite falling short of the playoffs in Kazakhstan, the team soared 28 spots in the world teams rankings. Now, the goal is to stay there and keep climbing.

Imperial Esports

Imperial Esports was founded in Brazil in 2018 and quickly established itself on the professional Counter-Strike scene. The organization has fielded legendary players over the years — including Fernando “fer” Alvarenga, Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo, and Lincoln “fnx” Lau — but has since shifted its focus toward nurturing young talent. Interestingly, Imperial has recently started experimenting with international players, a rare move for Brazilian teams, which usually stick to local lineups. Among other teams, only FURIA Esports has adopted a similar approach.

Imperial Esports typically competes in tier-2 leagues and tournaments, but the team is no stranger to the big stage, regularly appearing at top-tier events like IEM Rio, ESL Pro League, and BLAST Open.

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Imperial has remained a consistent presence at Valve Majors, qualifying for the last three in a row. Their biggest win of 2025 came at FiReLEAGUE Buenos Aires, where they claimed the championship and a $50,000 prize.

MIBR

MIBR is, without a doubt, one of Brazil’s oldest and most respected esports brands. The original team was founded over 20 years ago and rose to prominence during the golden era of Counter-Strike 1.6. Although the organization eventually faded from the spotlight, Immortals acquired the MIBR brand in 2018, reviving the legendary name and giving it a new lease on life.

After a long hiatus, MIBR was revived in 2018 when the organization bought the SK Gaming roster, featuring Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo, Fernando “fer” Alvarenga, Marcelo “coldzera” David, Ricardo “boltz” de Souza Prass, and Jacky “Stewie2K” Yip. This lineup delivered some of the strongest performances in the team’s history, securing 3rd-4th place finishes at the FACEIT Major: London 2018 and the IEM Katowice Major 2019. 

MIBR’s current Counter-Strike roster remains a regular at Valve Majors and other prestigious tournament series like ESL, IEM, PGL, and EWC. While the team hasn’t scored any big wins lately, it consistently holds its ground within the top 20 to 30 teams worldwide.

Legacy

Legacy is one of the most exciting new Brazilian projects on the professional Counter-Strike scene today. Founded in the summer of 2023, the club was established with the guidance of Ricardo "dead" Sinigaglia, the former coach behind the legendary Brazilian SK Gaming and MIBR rosters in 2016–2020.

The Legacy organization boasts several high-profile investors, including football stars Arthur Melo (midfielder for Juventus) and Otávio (midfielder for Al-Nassr). Legacy also partners with Hellcase, a well-known company in the esports industry recognized for its own tournament series. 

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Of all the Brazilian teams, Legacy is the youngest, with an average player age of just 22.6 years. Despite their relative inexperience, they made waves at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 by taking down Imperial Esports, MIBR, FaZe Clan, and even Team Vitality, snapping the French team’s impressive 30-match unbeaten streak.

paiN Gaming

Founded in 2010, paiN Gaming has established itself as a major force in Brazilian esports. The organization is deeply involved in the Counter-Strike scene and runs an academy alongside its main roster to develop promising talent and help them reach the highest level.

PaiN Gaming is widely recognized as the most successful Brazilian Counter-Strike team right now. Over the past 18 months (from 2024 through mid-2025), they’ve earned over $534,000 in tournament prize money, outpacing every other Brazilian squad by a significant margin.

Some of paiN Gaming’s recent highlights include winning the Global Esports Tour Rio de Janeiro 2024 and RES Latin American Series #4, along with consistent appearances at major PGL and BLAST events. Their biggest milestone came at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, where paiN reached the semifinals for the first time in their history.

FURIA Esports

FURIA Esports is currently one of the cornerstones of Brazil’s Counter-Strike scene. The organization employing in-house psychologists, brand managers, several coaches, and a large staff of assistants and analysts. FURIA is fully committed to success, and their performance consistently reflects that dedication.

Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo, a legend in Brazil’s Counter-Strike scene and one of the most respected players in esports, currently leads and captains FURIA Esports. At 34, FalleN is still delivering a solid performance at the top level and provides tremendous value to the team with his vast experience. FURIA is also the oldest squad on the Brazilian scene, with an average player age of 26.4 years.

FURIA.FalleN / Photo: PGL

FURIA Esports is currently the best Brazilian team worldwide. Some recent highlights include a 4th-place finish at PGL Astana 2025 and making the playoffs at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025.

But beyond tournament results, FURIA stands out as the most media-visible team in Brazil. Their average match viewership is two to three times higher than other Brazilian teams — largely thanks to the influence of FalleN and the regular community casts by Alexandre “Gaules” Borba Chiqueta, one of Brazil’s most popular streamers.

As Brazilian Counter-Strike continues to evolve, these teams prove that the nation remains a powerhouse on the global esports stage. With fresh talent rising and veterans leading the charge, 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for Brazil’s CS scene. Stay tuned as these squads push boundaries and chase glory in the tournaments ahead.