makazze

Drin "Makazze" Shaqiri, born on December 21, 2006, has quickly risen to prominence in the Counter-Strike 2 scene. At just 18, Makazze age stands out not only for his youth but for being widely regarded as one of the most promising riflers in Europe. He began his journey in 2022 with a Kosovo-based mix KS- and soon earned a spot on NAVI Junior, the academy team of Natus Vincere.

Makazze is known for his precise aim, aggressive play, and ability for control of key positions on the map. Once Counter-Strike 2 was launched, he easily adjusted to new play and was able to maintain strong high-level play. Makazze stats show he contributes 0.75 kills and 0.70 deaths per game, doing on average 84.21 damage. In early-round duels, he wins more often than he loses — 0.153 open kills versus 0.148 open deaths, and his overall rating over the past six months stands at 6.5.

Makazze has already collected a number of titles with NAVI Junior, including victories at CCT Season 3, the Thunderpick World Championship 2025, and the YaLLa Compass Qatar 2025. Over the course of his young career, he has earned approximately $54,584 in prize money.