Today, I’m going to be writing about my thoughts and opinions on Bulgarian Counter-Strike and five players whom I think are outstanding and have potential to be even greater.

The Bulgarian scene in Counter-Strike is quite small, but there’s still a few teams that shine. For example, Windigo are probably the best full Bulgarian team out there right now, but slowly creeping up behind are Bpro; in their latest results they have shown immense talent.

The players I am going to be talking about are:

NK4Y SPELLAN Zix CeRq poizon

Nikola “NK4Y” Radushev

Nikola “NK4Y” Radushev is a star player in his own right, formerly of the Bulgarian powerhouse “Outlaws” who were a blast to watch and were known for being an upset team. Outplaying various teams in qualifiers but never making it to a big event. NK4Y has teamed alongside other Bulgarian players, for example the current NRG superstar CeRq.

NK4Y has a lot of potential to be on a good team, a player with so much skill doesn’t deserve to be at the bottom of the scene with a mix team that isn’t going to get anywhere.

There’s chances he could get on an international team, but I’m not sure of his English ability. DeadFox is dying away in HellRaisers, and they do lack a lot of fire power, NK4Y would be a perfect fit.

Teodor “SPELLAN” Nikolov

Teodor “SPELLAN” Nikolov is currently playing for the best Bulgarian team in Counter-Strike; Windigo. Windigo are currently partaking in the Mountain Dew League and they’re constantly playing qualifiers for big events, Windigo are in the top spot of the MDL, this is mostly because of SPELLAN’s ability to frag well and to play around his team.

SPELLAN may not be putting up god tier numbers like his teammate v1c7oR, but he always seems to get the important frags, that have the most impact in the games he plays.

In my honest opinion, I think he’s a talented player, I think he’s a smart player and the best on his team at doing damage to the enemies and getting the most engagements, even if he dies, he’s doing damage to the enemy team, so he’s setting up kills for his teammates.

Krasen “Zix” Minchev

Krasen “Zix” Minchev is the star player of the all Bulgarian lineup of Bpro. He currently has the highest rating on HLTV, with a 1.55 rating. Zix also has the most success in opening duels and the damage he does per round.

Zix is a young player, at 19 years of age; he’s already showing that he can take on anyone on the same tier as him, no one knows if he’ll do it against better opposition, the only way we’ll find out if he and Bpro make it to a big event.

The scary thing is, is that he’s not slowing down, with these god tier performances, he’s getting better every single day and he has many years to improve his gameplay. Zix is also the most consistent player on his team. In my opinion, I think that in a few years this player will be near the top.

Tsvetelin “CeRq” Dimitrov

Tsvetelin “CeRq” Dimitrov is the current primary awper for the North American team NRG. His playstyle fits this team perfectly, with the other two stars of the team and under the leadership of daps.

It’s not like he’s a one hit wonder either, he’s even as talented with the rifle as he is with the AWP. Even on pistol rounds this player is scary to play against, at times, he’s unpredictable and even if he’s caught off guard, it’s likely he’ll get a frag before going down.

He has such an impact with the AWP, that it can win his team maps, or even games. He knows when to be aggressive or passive, which is scary for a player like him, skill and smarts. CeRq is on another level, give him time and he’ll be on the top.

Valentin “poizon” Vasilev

Valentin “poizon” Vasilev is the other star of Bpro, because obviously Zix can’t do everything. Even with Zix in the same server, poizon finds a way to frag to the same ability as his teammate.

This player is scary, the talent he has and will have in the future. Especially if he’s playing with Zix. I think that they’re such a formidable duo, you can’t have one without the other, they’re both so good at playing off each other.

Also to mention, he is the Awper for this Bpro lineup, so it’s even more scary to think about that he’s this consistent with the AWP.

Bulgarian Counter-Strike will grow, I believe.

By Liam “Pepswi” Dee

My twitter: @Pepswi