HLTV editor Zvonimir Burazin, also known as 'Professeur', delved into the backstory of Oleksandr 's1mple' Kostyliev's journey to FaZe Clan. He raised questions regarding s1mple's activities on CS2 prior to joining the renowned team, pointing to his FACEIT match history for insights. According to the data, s1mple had participated in only seven games over the course of a month, with the final two matches taking place post the announcement of his move.
Examining s1mple's match chronology on FACEIT post-April 2 revealed a notable pattern. The most recent two games featured his new teammates, including appearances alongside karrigan and EliGE. Contrasting this with the second half of March, where s1mple was actively engaged in 2-5 games on a daily basis, sheds light on his evolving journey.
Noteworthy hints regarding s1mple's shift emerged towards late April. Expressing his dedication to the game, s1mple hinted at consistent practice sessions, affirming his commitment to honing his skills. The swiftness of the deal with FaZe Clan became evident, with no prior leaks or speculations surfacing before the official announcement. In a surprising revelation during the HLTV Confirmed podcast, insider Milan Svejda, known as 'Striker', disclosed that he was only informed about s1mple's loan to FaZe Clan a mere 12 hours prior to the public reveal on May 5. Post the signing, s1mple shared that the team's practice regime was scheduled to commence on May 7, signifying a new chapter in his esports journey.
