7 Kazakhstani esports players you should know

We are sharing a selection of professional esports athletes from Kazakhstan who have achieved success on the world stage.  

Abay Hobbit Khasenov, @hobbitzce

Abay Khasenov is a professional Counter-Strike player, also known by his nickname HObbit. He was the winner of the PGL Major Kraków 2017 as part of the Gambit Esports team.

Alexey Qikert Golubev

Alexey Qikert Golubev won the IEM Rio Major 2022 — the largest Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament in the world. 

Dauren AdreN Kystaubayev, @adrencsgo

Dauren Kystaubayev is a Counter-Strike and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player, also known by his nickname AdreN. He was the winner of the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive World Championship — PGL Major Kraków 2017.

Rustem mou Telepov, @moucsgo

Rustem mou Telepov is a professional CS:GO player. As part of Gambit Esports, he won the Major in 2017.

Sanzhar nealaN Isakov, @nealancsgo

Sanzhar Isakov is a professional Counter-Strike 2 player. Currently, neaLaN is a player for the GamerLegion team. He has won the Pinnacle Winter Series #1 tournament and many others.

Aibek TA2000 Tokaev

Aibek TA2000 Tokaev is a carry player for the Dota 2 team Quest. He is one of the first two Kazakhstani players to participate in the world championship The International. 

Alimzhan Watson Islambekov, @watsondoto

Alimzhan Watson Islambekov is a member of the Entity team. He took third place at the DPC EEU 2021/2022 regional finals with HellRaisers in the Dota 2 discipline. He also participated in The International.