d1Ledez

Daniil “d1Ledez” Kustov is one of the most prominent representatives of the Russian Counter-Strike 2 scene. His esports career includes more than 380 official matches and almost $43,000 in prize money, an impressive result for a player who took his first steps into the professional arena just a few years ago. d1Ledez gained fame thanks to his performances for 9Pandas (ex-9P), as well as a number of other strong lineups. Over the years, he has won 7 gold, 3 silver and 12 bronze medals, participating in more than 88 tournaments of various levels. Among his achievements are victories at prestigious championships, including PARI, Please with impressive prize pool. At the JOURNEY 2025 tournament, d1Ledez demonstrates stability and confident play. His performance in matches against EYEB, SSH, MZP and other teams confirms his high individual level. The player consistently holds a high percentage of KAST, often becomes a key link in clutch situations and shows strong statistics on ADR and headshots metrics that determine the player's real influence on the outcome of the round. Kustov's current form indicates that he continues to develop — not just playing the standard, but looking for new approaches to gameplay and interaction with the team. d1Ledez's professional career started in October 2020, when he joined Hard Legion Esports. He made his debut at the Nine to Five #5 tournament with a prize pool of $50,000. At that time, the team included such famous players as svyat, Forester, DrobnY and Raijin. Despite the fact that the team failed to reach the prizes, it was this stage that became the starting point for the young talent. He quickly gained experience, honing his gaming sense, understanding of the map and communication in the team. These qualities later made him one of the most flexible players on the Russian CS2 scene. During his career, Daniil Kustov managed to play in eight teams, including Team Singularity, S-Gaming, BEZ ZP, 9Pandas, Team Aunkere, Team Perfecto, OverDrive and BB. Each of these teams became a new stage in his development, from experimenting with roles to participating in international leagues. The most significant stage was at 9Pandas, where d1Ledez played the most matches and earned the bulk of his prize money. It was there that he turned from a promising shooter into a mature and stable rifler, capable of leading the team to victories. In recent seasons, d1Ledez has seen a number of strong results. Among them is the third place at BetBoom Streamers Battle CS2 Season 2 as part of Team Aunkere, participation in the European Pro League Season 24 and YaLLa Compass Qatar 2025. The player does not limit himself to local tournaments, but actively participates in international championships, which helps him to raise his level and expand his strategic thinking. Even in cases where the team does not reach the finals, his statistics consistently remain one of the best in the squad. d1Ledez regularly rises to the level of a special league. Recent achievements include:

• PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 — 3,000 dollars
• TPG S5 — $ 8,000
• CCT Season 3 EU #8 — $2,000
• ECL Season 50 — USD 1,000
• TPG S3 — 8,000 USD

His results confirm that Kustova is a player capable of maintaining a high level of play, regardless of the composition and format of the competition. Today, Daniil “d1Ledez” Kustov is not just your only professional Counter—Strike 2 player, but an example of stability, hard work and gaming activity. He is steadily strengthening his position among Russia's leading esports players, continuing to inspire young players with his approach to the game and constant pursuit of excellence.