Only 19 Rookies to Compete at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

Who's Debuting in Budapest

Below is a photo of all 19 esports players making their first appearance on the major stage. Most of them represent European teams, but there are also representatives from Asia, North America, and South America.

List of debutants at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025:

• jcobbb  (FaZe)
• pr  ( GamerLegion )
• hypex  ( GamerLegion )
• R1nkle  (NiP)
• xKaspersky (NiP)
• BELCHONOKK  ( PARIVISION )
• AW  ( PARIVISION )
• xiELO  ( PARIVISION )
• NOtA  ( PARIVISION )
• XotiC  ( NRG )
• Xerolte  (The HUNS)
• cobrazera  (The HUNS)
• Marek  ( Rare Atom )
• TIGER  ( Rare Atom )
• venomzera  ( RED Canids )
• makazze  (NAVI)
• kvem  ( Passion UA )
• kl1m  ( MIBR )
• kyousuke  ( Falcons )

Young Talents with Potential

Among the debutants, there are several players to watch closely. For example, jcobbb from FaZe, who is only 21 years old, is already showing confident performances on the international stage. Other young representatives — R1nkle , xKaspersky, makazze , kwem, and kyosuke — also mark a new generation making their first appearance at the Major.

A spectacular debut is also expected from Asian players TIGER and Marek from Rare Atom , who have become one of the main revelations from Asia.

The Scene Stabilizes, but the Doors Are Still Open

The smaller number of newcomers compared to previous majors indicates that the level of competition is rising, and experience is becoming a key factor in the battle for spots at major tournaments. However, even under these conditions, debutants from various regions prove that they still have a chance to make a name for themselves on the big stage.

StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 is starting soon, and the debutants will have their chance to make history in CS2 .