Virtus.pro unveil new academy roster

17-3-2021 20:33

The Russian organisation has relaunched the project with five new players.

Virtus.pro have announced that they have signed five new players to their academy team, VP.Prodigy, reviving a project that had been put on hold in January following middling results.

The new team will be led by former SG.pro member Aleksei "⁠RuFire⁠" Burakov, who has helped to develop players like Sergey "⁠Ax1Le⁠" Rykhtorov and Ilya "⁠m0NESY⁠" Osipov in the past.

Virtus.pro have a new academy lineup

"When we were building this roster, we wanted not only skilled players but also easygoing ones with a non-conflictual attitude," RuFire told Virtus.pro's website. "Our current roster clicked right away, we have good team chemistry and we know what our main goals are. We’ll do our best to prove ourselves."

Virtus.pro created an academy division in September 2020 with three Russian and two Ukrainian players. The team, headlined by former Espada member Vadim "⁠h1glaiN⁠" Tanasiuk, competed in a number of international tournaments before the organisation released the roster. Team coach Vladislav "⁠Flash_1⁠" Bykov remained on the payroll and was tasked with creating a new lineup.

Mikhail Artemyev, the team's manager, explained that building a youth roster always comes with an element of risk. "It’s crucial to find talented players who are passionate about CS:GO," he said. "Talent, however, isn’t the only thing on the path to success. There are a lot of things to work on: game sense, communication between the players, etc.

"Our main goal is to help the players reach their full potential and we are sure that the guys have what it takes to accomplish everything we set out to do. Right now they are taking their careers to a higher level, and we don’t want the potential pressure from the competitive scene to prevent them from enjoying the game."

VP.Prodigy now have:

Russia Aleksei "⁠RuFire⁠" Burakov
Russia Nikita "⁠BloodyK⁠" Dobrynin
Russia Evgeny "⁠r3salt⁠" Frolov
Russia Armen "⁠cheerful⁠" Eksuzyan
Russia Ivan "⁠lom1k⁠" Ovsyanik

Russia Vladislav "⁠Flash_1⁠" Bykov (coach)

Russia Nikita 'BloodyK' Dobrynin
Nikita 'BloodyK' Dobrynin
Age:
19
Team:
VP.Prodigy
Rating 1.0:
-
Maps played:
0
KPR:
-
DPR:
-
Russia Aleksei 'RuFire' Burakov
Aleksei 'RuFire' Burakov
Age:
25
Team:
VP.Prodigy
Rating 1.0:
0.79
Maps played:
306
KPR:
0.56
DPR:
0.74
Russia Evgeny 'r3salt' Frolov
Evgeny 'r3salt' Frolov
Age:
16
Team:
No team
Rating 1.0:
-
Maps played:
0
KPR:
-
DPR:
-
Russia Armen 'cheerful' Eksuzyan
Armen 'cheerful' Eksuzyan
Age:
18
Team:
VP.Prodigy
Rating 1.0:
-
Maps played:
0
KPR:
-
DPR:
-
Russia Ivan 'lom1k' Ovsyanik
Ivan 'lom1k' Ovsyanik
Age:
18
Team:
VP.Prodigy
Rating 1.0:
-
Maps played:
0
KPR:
-
DPR:
-
Russia Sergey 'Ax1Le' Rykhtorov
Sergey 'Ax1Le' Rykhtorov
Age:
18
Team:
Gambit
Rating 1.0:
1.09
Maps played:
669
KPR:
0.72
DPR:
0.63
Ukraine Vadim 'h1glaiN' Tanasiuk
Vadim 'h1glaiN' Tanasiuk
Age:
20
Team:
GLADIATORS
Rating 1.0:
0.92
Maps played:
168
KPR:
0.63
DPR:
0.70
Russia Ilya 'm0NESY' Osipov
Ilya 'm0NESY' Osipov
Age:
15
Team:
NAVI Junior
Rating 1.0:
1.09
Maps played:
70
KPR:
0.73
DPR:
0.65
#1
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Romania FAZE_IS_MY_FAV
ez first time #1 LULW
2021-03-17 20:34
0
10 replies
#23
malta | 
Malta WISE_MAN_FROM_MALTA
new baits for Jame
2021-03-17 20:38
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#64
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Russia MovementGod
25 y.o. 0.79 unknown tier seems promisingly
2021-03-17 21:26
0
5 replies
#66
broky | 
Spain daniel03s
+ what i thought
2021-03-17 21:31
0
#68
mopoz | 
Spain Tyr0n
Hes literally there just to IGL and mentor, could have worse stats than krystal and still be doing his job
2021-03-17 21:44
0
#70
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Romania FAZE_IS_MY_FAV
+1
2021-03-17 21:48
0
#116
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
Jimpphat | 
Finland DodgeChallenger
Played only one bad game in 3 months
2021-03-18 16:46
0
1 reply
#118
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Russia MovementGod
306 maps played 0.85 avg rating 0.82 impact...
2021-03-18 18:05
0
#78
alex666 | 
Russia german_cheaters
rufire xd
2021-03-17 22:40
0
#84
Chile man_of_fireland
#1 hunters not allowed in hltv
2021-03-17 23:20
0
1 reply
#100
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Romania FAZE_IS_MY_FAV
i wasnt hunting, i just got so lucky
2021-03-18 08:58
0
#2
i am | 
Finland the_one_who_baits
Nice one
2021-03-17 20:34
0
#3
Faceit level 9  | 
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Finland ilikecereal61
Bruh
2021-03-17 20:34
0
#4
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Bulgaria kr9ptonn
Wow. Incredible stuff.
2021-03-17 20:34
0
#5
Faceit level 10  | 
YEKINDAR | 
Latvia w4ze
Interesting lineup
2021-03-17 20:35
0
#6
Madoka | 
North America PrometheanGamer
0.79 rating and 25 POG
2021-03-17 20:34
0
14 replies
#12
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Canada alpha_canadian
+1, fresh blood
2021-03-17 20:35
0
#15
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Jordan Zereeni
respect RuFire
2021-03-17 20:35
0
5 replies
#26
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United States LoveForgeWorld
+1
2021-03-17 20:38
0
#43
m0NESY | 
Russia ErleN_
+1
2021-03-17 20:57
0
#94
f0rest | 
Venezuela sadmy674
+1
2021-03-18 00:59
0
#98
Woro2k | 
Mexico sneakyboy
Why should i
2021-03-18 06:21
0
#105
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United Kingdom tank6123
+1
2021-03-18 11:48
0
#45
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Brazil Troll_JuJu
25yo talent poggers
2021-03-17 20:59
0
#52
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Latvia UnfriendlyV
RuFire = russian Hunden. developed many youngsters that are playing in tier 1 cis teams now.
2021-03-17 21:05
0
5 replies
#59
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
IceBerg | 
Nepal Elix123
Can u name a few? Looking at his past teammates, the only one in tier 1 is ax1le
2021-03-17 21:20
0
4 replies
#71
NiKo | 
Moldova Dznsh
Not tier 1, but m0nesy, fame, jlyam and a lot of tier 2-3 players
2021-03-17 21:55
0
#74
N1K3RR | 
Niger spurdo_sparde
he discovered m0nesy, Jerry and many other players cba to search, I hope that someone will help me with that
2021-03-17 22:05
0
#91
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Russia AliasNamer
jerry, ax1le, m0nesy, fame, jlaym
2021-03-18 00:10
0
1 reply
#93
jks | 
Russia Blessebygod
Don't also forget sexpower
2021-03-18 00:54
0
#7
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Jordan Zereeni
wow
2021-03-17 20:34
0
#8
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Denmark DELUSIONAL_SPIRIT_FAN
RuFire KEKW
2021-03-17 20:34
0
#9
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United Kingdom SAMER7
1st
2021-03-17 20:34
0
#10
tiziaN | 
Germany kaeschdle
Wow where did they find young CIS players that are not signed to NaVi academy
2021-03-17 20:34
0
3 replies
#17
r1qzor | 
Netherlands i_play_b_rotation
+1
2021-03-17 20:35
0
#33
AdreN | 
Kazakhstan Dauren_AdreN_Kystaubaye
+1
2021-03-17 20:45
0
#85
k0nfig | 
Croatia dffg321
I thought Navi Sperm signed all of them
2021-03-17 23:20
0
#11
isa | 
Cuba RRosenberg
nice
2021-03-17 20:35
0
#13
r1qzor | 
Netherlands i_play_b_rotation
I didnt even know the other vp prodigy was dropped
2021-03-17 20:35
0
#14
S1ren | 
Russia bult0
RuFire kekw
2021-03-17 20:35
0
#16
Europe mynameismymnam
Here we go again ruFire
2021-03-17 20:35
0
#18
isa | 
Cuba RRosenberg
is it just me or does rufire look a little like xantares?
2021-03-17 20:35
0
#19
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Ukraine d3adLY
rufire XD
2021-03-17 20:35
0
#20
Midgard | 
Germany MetroNCSGO
-Academy -25 y/o choose one
2021-03-17 20:36
0
3 replies
#25
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
oskarish | 
Montenegro Daudy
this is same as honoris. I doubt rufire is signed by them to get out of the academy but to improve them etc. Like krystal in alternate attax
2021-03-17 20:38
0
2 replies
#86
faveN | 
Germany Koalafire
tbf this team considers to be a farm team for bigger orgs/ VP themself while Honoris and Attax really think they can show up well in the ranking with two guys there just for "training" the talents. In my opinion a team with one "teacher"-player can become better than a team with two. They just lack the firepower most of the time...
2021-03-17 23:41
0
1 reply
#88
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
oskarish | 
Montenegro Daudy
Idea is the same. YOu have people that you know wont be bought out because they arent good enough (or dont want to) to compete on higher tier and they are helping others to get better at game.
2021-03-17 23:49
0
#22
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
jL | 
United States dangalange
RUFIRE HAHAHAHA GL
2021-03-17 20:37
0
#24
rigoN | 
Spain MaKo^^
RuFire looks like xantares full vodka
2021-03-17 20:38
0
1 reply
#96
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Indonesia DioBrando
Lmao
2021-03-18 04:08
0
#27
Netherlands Astralis_6_majors
Poo logo
2021-03-17 20:40
0
3 replies
#49
yngsamurai | 
Europe legal2333
Jus like astalose
2021-03-17 21:02
0
2 replies
#50
Netherlands Astralis_6_majors
Rent free
2021-03-17 21:03
0
1 reply
#53
yngsamurai | 
Europe legal2333
No
2021-03-17 21:06
0
#28
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Sweden Life_Is_Shit
lmao
2021-03-17 20:41
0
#29
BOROS | 
France JohnnotCena
lol
2021-03-17 20:43
0
#30
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Oceania WORST_FANTASY_PLAYER
ez for GOD RuFire
2021-03-17 20:43
0
#32
France PP_Bizon
What is with every top team and making academy rosters
2021-03-17 20:44
0
#34
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Russia Kir1323
EZ 4 RUFIRE
2021-03-17 20:46
0
#35
Faceit level 10  | 
Kylar | 
Poland ethereal0
rufire 0.79 rating 25 years old young and talented
2021-03-17 20:48
0
#36
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
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Sweden CharlesEmilNilsson
where is dosia
2021-03-17 20:48
0
2 replies
#72
m0NESY | 
Russia ErleN_
dosia is bot
2021-03-17 22:01
0
1 reply
#87
faveN | 
Germany Koalafire
How dare you insult the sexgod?!
2021-03-17 23:42
0
#37
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North America drac0z
feels bad for w0nderful :(
2021-03-17 20:50
0
#38
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Georgia Megobari
RuFire in 2021? OMEGALUL
2021-03-17 20:51
0
#39
m0NESY | 
Russia ErleN_
Finally
2021-03-17 20:53
0
#40
Faceit  | 
iM | 
Romania multiverse_admin
gj rufire xD
2021-03-17 20:55
0
#41
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Chile cristiaan
nice
2021-03-17 20:55
0
#42
COLON | 
Europe whocareslul
rufire showing the young ones the path to a treasure he cannot posses
2021-03-17 20:56
0
2 replies
#46
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Brazil Troll_JuJu
ahahahahahahaahahahaha
2021-03-17 20:59
0
#62
k0nfig | 
Russia russkich3t
ahhahaah
2021-03-17 21:23
0
#47
MartinezSa | 
Bhutan x676
AHHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH
2021-03-17 21:00
0
#48
Europe Cirros_V2
Cool cool gl
2021-03-17 21:02
0
#51
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Estonia ffasdasewe
"young & talented" 25yo
2021-03-17 21:03
0
#54
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
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Estonia qoznyyy
uh oh matchfixing
2021-03-17 21:08
0
#55
fear | 
Ukraine klur1n1
how do you think, who from them will be sixth player of VP?
2021-03-17 21:10
0
#57
Liminha | 
Brazil RTORRES27
ez for VP's kindergarten
2021-03-17 21:17
0
#60
Faceit level 10  | 
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Europe PipyLonTeZ
hope rufire isnt playing guys a genius but hunden aim
2021-03-17 21:21
0
#63
k0nfig | 
Russia russkich3t
rufire ahahah
2021-03-17 21:25
0
#65
Faceit level 10  | 
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Denmark Jonasnhj
Noice
2021-03-17 21:28
0
#67
Other aleks888
flashpoint cs summit katowice money come in handy
2021-03-17 21:32
0
#69
s1mple | 
Europe s1mple_CSGOD
expected
2021-03-17 21:47
0
#73
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Ukraine TimaSicK - HLTV.org
RuFire glad to see you back,best scout/IGL
2021-03-17 22:03
0
#75
Faceit level 9  | 
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Norway jakujaku
test
2021-03-17 22:06
0
#76
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Faroe Islands H1PSTERRRRRRRRR
RUFIRE KEKW 0.8 RATING "YOUNGSTER"
2021-03-17 22:10
0
1 reply
#92
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Russia AliasNamer
Why can't you understand that he is here to share his experience and game sense to young guys, just like HUNDEN
2021-03-18 00:13
0
#77
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Hungary szia
Literally who.
2021-03-17 22:21
0
#79
Faceit level 10  | 
Dosia | 
Russia Rapu
Ez4RuFire :)
2021-03-17 22:42
0
#80
fame | 
Bulgaria vanrad11
25 y.o. academy player :) he has a bright future XD
2021-03-17 22:48
0
1 reply
#82
United Kingdom h4m
+1 LOL
2021-03-17 23:18
0
#81
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
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Brazil arunino
who?
2021-03-17 22:51
0
#83
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Brazil KingDaviiii
Whofire ? Kekw
2021-03-17 23:18
0
#90
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
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Brazil hugoooo
VP need a SERIOUS revamp on their jersey
2021-03-18 00:01
0
#95
f0rest | 
World H1gher
RuFire XD
2021-03-18 03:49
0
#97
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Ukraine futplxyer
Gl RuFire
2021-03-18 05:55
0
#99
Faceit level 10  | 
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Poland SebL
4 players without a HLTV profile, seems like a really young players, GL to them.
2021-03-18 08:36
0
#101
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Kazakhstan Laggy
Bomj squad
2021-03-18 09:24
0
#102
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Russia mshkoda
GL
2021-03-18 09:26
0
#103
Faceit level 6  | 
JamYoung | 
Germany Pellinskii
Imagine commenting 'Who' under the unveiling of an academy roster, actual negative iq
2021-03-18 10:48
0
#104
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Russia r2geboy
kakoi rufire v rostere, vi che tam eby dali
2021-03-18 11:47
0
#106
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United Kingdom tank6123
GODfire
2021-03-18 11:48
0
#107
Aleksib | 
Finland Ez4Ence4Ever
rufire 0.7 rating, very good )
2021-03-18 12:04
0
#108
POLO | 
Kazakhstan kikimbeR
RuFire is back, good luck mate, hope you can teach these young players how to play
2021-03-18 12:06
0
#110
England HAHAHAYOUAREANOOB
Rufire young 0.7 rating talent)))
2021-03-18 12:51
0
#111
Silver Elite | 
Russia Sex_Must_Die
amazing tier 14 team
2021-03-18 13:55
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