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The 5 Best CS:GO Teams You Need To Follow In 2019

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has been on the global eSports scene for several years now. The competitive play of the game has crafted some magnificent teams whose phenomenal matches surprise even their keenest fans.
Today, weâll take a look at the 5 best CS:GO teams you need to follow in 2019.
Astralis â the Unprecedented Leader
Originating in Finland, the former Danish Questionmark/Team SoloMid lineup obtained the rights to the name Astralis from the Finnish CS team.
The beginning was hard. The first event of the Danish dream team happened in January 2016 at DreamHack Leipzig. Astralis championed their group, defeating team after team, but Luminosity Gaming eliminated them in the semi-finals.
The next two years were a nerve-wracking mix of ups and downs. Until February 2018 came. Astralisâs team member Kjaerbye left, and was luckily replaced by Emil âMagiskâ Reif. This substitute marked the start of a mind-blowing rise to the top and a complete domination of the Counter-Strike Global Offensive scene.
Astralisâs excellence shined in ECS Season 5 Finals, ELEAGUE CS:GO Premier 2018, and FACEIT Major: London 2018, where they trudged over their opponents. After Katowice 2019, both spectators and commentators consider the current team the most dominant lineup in the history of Counter Strike.

Team Astralis. Credits: Astralis.gg
Liquid â from StarCraft to CS:GO
Team Liquid was founded in 2000 in the Netherlands. Originally incepted as a StarCraft: Brood War team, Liquid got into StarCraft 2 in 2010, and in 2015, the clan formed a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team.
At first, Liquid had mixed results. When 2016 started, the team continued to dominate domestically, but on a global level, it struggled to secure major wins. Although at MLG Columbus 2016, Liquid lost to the Brazilian Luminosity Gaming, the event proved that Team Liquid would soon be a promising global contender.
In 2017, the team had several fascinating competitive plays, beating Astralis and Brazilâs SK. Liquidâs big event breakthrough was the ESL Pro League Season 7 Finals, where they lost in a close matchup against Astralis.
A peculiar fact about Liquid: The team plays exceptionally well in most major CS:GO tournaments until they reach the semi-finals or even the final stage where their mental fortitude often outplays them.

Team Liquid. Credits: Liquipedia.net
Natus Vincere â Born to Win
Natus Vincere, often abbreviated as NaVi, originates in Ukraine. âBorn to winâ as the name translates from Latin, is the first team in the history of CS, which to dominate three major tournaments in one year.
The teamâs history goes back to December 2009 when it was founded. In 2010, NaVi secured wins at major events, including IEM, ESWC, and the WCG. This made them the first team to win the three most prestigious tournaments in just one calendar year.
Another new record, which the team owns is winning $220,000 in one year, which also occurred in 2010.

Team Natus Vincere. Credits: Liquipedia.net
MIBR â the New Kid on the CS:GO Block
Owned by the American eSports organization, Immortals, MIBR (Made in Brazil) is a professional CS:GO team established in January 2018. In their short history, the team has played over 140 maps, prides itself on 89 wins and 49 losses, and is one of the most promising Counter-Strike: Global Offensive teams as of late.
In June 2018, MIBR announced their new roster, consisting of former SK Gaming players. Made in Brazil has taken part in most major championships, including IEM, Blast Pro Series, DreamHack Masters, and ZOTAC Cup Masters. They won the last one against Kinguin with a solid 3:0, and took home $200,000.
MIBRâs current lineup includes Fallen, fer, coldzera, TACO, and felps. TACO and felps, aged 24 and 22, whose headshot % is around 50, just recently joined the team.

Team MIBR. Credits: mibr.gg
FaZe â American Organization with a European Flavor
DreamHack Leipzig 2016 marked FaZeâs entry into the world of CS:GO. Although FaZe is an American eSports organization, its current CS GO team is mostly made of Europeans, including Sweden, Denmark, Slovakia, and Bosniaâs âbeastâ NiKo.
In 2017 and 2018, FaZe was in a top-notch form, reaping wins here and there. Currently, their win rate is 59%, with 308 wins and 208 losses. FaZeâs top achievements include offline and online tournament placements, consisting of:
Offline championships
1st place at ECS Season 4 â Finals
2nd place at ELEAGUE Major: Boston 2018
1st place at ESL One: New York 2017
1st place at SL i-League StarSeries S3
Online championships
1st place at ELEAGUE CS:GO Premier 2017
2nd place at Intel Extreme Masters XII â Oakland
3rd-4th place at Intel Extreme Masters XI â Oakland
5th-6th place at Esports Championship Series Season 2 â Finals

Team Faze. Credits: Liquipedia.net
Besides Astralis, whoâs been the undisputed leader lately, all other four teams regularly exchange places. Sometimes, other teams like ENCE, mousesports, NiP, and Renegades enter the Top 5.
The Counter-Strike: Global Offensive scene is dotted with legendary fights between fantastic teams.
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