Klimentii "kl1m" Krivosheev stands as the number two prospect in HLTV's current rankings, but his career path remains unclear after demonstrating he's surpassed academy-level competition. His journey took him from G2's youth roster to impressive performances in South America during a loan spell with MIBR.
G2's General Manager Petar Marković confirmed the organization recognizes kl1m has moved beyond academy competition. Moving him back to their Ares squad would represent a regression for everyone involved, especially since their current academy AWPer Junyme brings a different approach while also posting strong numbers.
The primary obstacle preventing kl1m from joining G2's main roster involves his Russian nationality. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Russian players face significant challenges obtaining travel visas quickly. G2 opted for Artem "r1nkle" Moroz when changing AWPers instead, citing concerns about constant international travel and potential visa delays forcing them to use stand-ins.
These concerns proved valid when kl1m missed PGL Bucharest 2025 with MIBR due to visa complications, forcing the Brazilian organization to field an academy substitute in Romania. Despite this setback, he competed at numerous tournaments across Europe, Asia, and South America during his Brazilian stint.
Julius Ylänne, G2's Director of Esports, revealed two accepted transfer offers for kl1m fell through due to circumstances beyond their control. Currently, negotiations continue with one team regarding his future, with G2 remaining open to both loan and permanent transfer arrangements.
The twenty-year-old discovered Counter-Strike 1.6 through his uncle a decade ago, but didn't seriously pursue competitive play until watching Gambit's championship run at the PGL Krakow Major in 2017. Initially playing casually with school friends, his ambitions shifted in 2021 after acquiring a new computer and rapidly reaching level 10 on FACEIT.
After grinding over ten FACEIT matches daily during summer holidays, kl1m earned an FPL-C qualifier invitation, sparking his professional aspirations. G2 scouted and signed him to their Ares academy team in 2024, where he played under coach Nestor "LETN1" Tanić.
Despite limited exposure against top fifty opposition at G2 Ares, kl1m posted an impressive 1.23 rating in 2025, standing out as the academy team's star performer. LETN1 praised his exceptional mechanical skills and rapid learning ability, predicting a great career ahead if he continues developing both in-game and personal skills.
His MIBR loan proved highly successful, finishing with a 1.23 rating while competing in his first MVP-caliber events and Major tournaments at Budapest and Cologne. He collected silverware at tier-two competitions and earned a Dust2.com.br MVP medal at Circuit X South America Season 1.
His performance trajectory improved dramatically from a 0.81 debut rating at CAC 2025 to much stronger showings: 1.06 at CAC 2026, 1.16 at PGL Bucharest 2026, and an impressive 1.32 at the IEM Cologne Major's first stage.
Teammates consistently highlighted his extraordinary talent. LNZ described his mechanics as insane, noting his unique killing methods. Former MIBR teammate Qikert expressed amazement at finding someone who excels equally with both AWP and rifles at elite levels, praising his rapid adaptation to tier-one competition.
One incident marred his Brazilian tenure when MIBR issued disciplinary action for using a slur during a pickup game. The player issued a public apology and enrolled in a cultural literacy program.
kl1m's hybrid style stems from his development as a rifler who studied players like electroNic and AdreN before transitioning to AWPing and watching s1mple and ZywOo. He currently studies top team players, particularly ZywOo, m0NESY, and sh1ro.
Statistical analysis shows kl1m excels at pistol rounds, ranking among elite fraggers and pistol specialists alongside ZywOo and tried. His short-term goal focuses on consistent tier-one event participation, while long-term ambitions include winning multiple Majors and becoming one of the game's best players.
