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Last updated on: November 25, 2025

Introduction

Helvijs “broky” Saukants (born February 14, 2001) is a Latvian professional esports athlete best known for his role as AWPer and rifler in the discipline of Counter‑Strike 2 (previously Counter‑Strike: Global Offensive, CS:GO). He plays for the prominent organisation FaZe Clan and has established himself as one of the most consistent and decorated players in the scene.

Early Life & Background

Born and raised in Latvia, broky emerged as a young talent in the Counter-Strike community. From his early days playing for smaller teams, his rapid rise to a top-tier roster underscores his raw skill, dedication, and ability to perform under high-pressure conditions.

Professional Career Timeline

2019 – Entry into the Pro Scene

broky began his professional career in 2019 with Epsilon Esports.
On September 26, 2019, he joined FaZe Clan, marking the start of a long-term tenure with one of CS’s biggest brands.

2019-2021 – Building Up

With FaZe, broky began to appear at top-tier events, establishing himself as a dependable AWP- and rifle-player.
His breakout year of individual recognition came in 2021 when he made the HLTV Top 20 Players list at #20.

2022 – Peak Performance & Major Champion

In 2022, broky enjoyed what many consider his breakout, elite year:
- He helped FaZe win the PGL Major Antwerp 2022, becoming the first Latvian competitor to lift a CS Major trophy.
- He also collected the Intel Extreme Masters Katowice 2022 title and other top-tier event wins.
- He was ranked #6 in the HLTV Top 20 list for 2022.

2023-2024 – Continued Excellence & Transition to CS2

In 2023, broky maintained elite form, ending the year at #10 in the HLTV Top 20 players list.
In 2024, competing in CS2, he achieved a notable victory at the IEM Chengdu 2024 and was awarded MVP for the event.
He ranked #8 in the HLTV Top 20 list for 2024.

2025 – Recent Developments

In September 2025, FaZe announced broky’s return to the active roster after a brief benching period.
His event-history shows participation and varying performances across CS2 events, including IEM Chengdu, BLAST tournaments and Majors.

Playing Style & Role

As a primary AWPer (and versatile rifle-player), broky is known for:

Sharp mechanical aim and fragging ability, especially in high-stakes rounds. For example, at BLAST London he delivered a 1vs3 clutch with the AWP and tallied 22 kills in a half.
High consistency: his individual rating frequently hovers around or above 1.10 in major events. For example, in 2024 event data show ratings such as 1.19.
Composure in finals and high-pressure matches, a trait that has underpinned his Major / tournament victories and earned him MVP awards.

Key Achievements & Accolades

Team Titles & Milestones

Major Champion: PGL Major Antwerp 2022 with FaZe Clan.
Intel Grand Slam Winner (Season 4) with FaZe.
IEM Chengdu 2024 Champion & MVP.

Individual Awards

HLTV Top 20 Player of the Year:
- 2021: #20
- 2022: #6
- 2023: #10
- 2024: #8
Multiple MVP awards at S-tier events (e.g., IEM Katowice, BLAST Fall Finals, IEM Chengdu)

National & Historical Significance

The first Latvian player to win a CS Major tournament.
One of Latvia’s most successful esports athletes, both in prestige and prize-money.

Statistics & Performance Overview

According to HLTV, broky’s historical average rating across his career hovers near the 1.00 mark, reflecting consistent performance.
At recent events (2024–25), ratings such as 1.19 have been recorded at IEM Chengdu and other finals-level tournaments.
Event by event stats show strong positive “+/-” kill-death differentials across many tournaments.

Notable Facts & Highlights

He transitioned seamlessly from CS:GO to CS2, maintaining his elite level of play in the new version of the game.
During a streak of four consecutive tournament second-place finishes, he candidly referred to a subsequent tournament win as “a kind of vacation” — showing self-awareness and levity despite high expectations.
Despite being relatively young (born in 2001), broky has already amassed a wealth of experience at the top level of Counter-Strike esports.
His recent benching and subsequent return to FaZe in 2025 indicates both the competitive nature of top esports rosters and his resilience in reclaiming a spot.

Why Broky Matters in Esports

Broky represents a new generation of elite Counter-Strike talent:

He combines mechanical precision with game-sense, enabling high frag counts and impact plays in key rounds.
His achievements elevate not only his personal legacy but also the profile of Latvian esports on the global stage.
With his consistent top-20 rankings, Major win, and MVP performances, he has become a key figure in FaZe’s competitive narrative and one of CS2’s must-watch players.

Outlook & What’s Next

As the CS2 ecosystem continues to grow, broky’s next goals likely include:

Capturing another Major title under the CS2 banner.
Continuing to raise his individual ceiling and maintaining or improving his rating in elite events.
Expanding his influence off-the-server — potentially via brand partnerships, mentoring up-and-coming players, or influencing the Latvian esports scene.
Adapting to evolving metas and staying at the forefront in a game that is rapidly developing.