sh1ro

Dmitry “sh1ro” Sokolov is a professional CS2 player who made his mark in the esports world at a young age. Sh1ro started his career in May 2018, playing in various Russian mix teams. Early on, he showed his talent in the MSI MGA 2018 CIS qualifiers. While he initially played both CS and Dota 2, he eventually focused on Counter-Strike. Together with his friend nafany, sh1ro formed a team called Vyalie Pitoni, which successfully beat other known teams in the region like DreamEaters and Vega Squadron.

In April 2019, sh1ro received an offer to join Gambit Youngsters. After discussing it with his parents, sh1ro decided to sign on, and along with nafany, he started gaining experience against tier-2 and tier-3 teams. By the end of 2019, Gambit Youngsters became strong enough to be turned into the main Gambit roster.

Sh1ro played a crucial role in the team's 3rd-4th place finish at PGL Major Stockholm 2021. He was frequently the best performer for the squad, earning multiple MVP awards. Sh1ro stats from 2021 showed an incredible level, which solidified his position among the top players worldwide. 

After joining Cloud9 in 2022, sh1ro continued his successful streak. He helped the team win IEM Dallas and made it to the playoffs of several other events. Despite ups and downs, Sh1ro's individual performance earned him recognition, and he often secured EVP titles at major tournaments.

In late 2023, Dmitry Sokolov left Cloud9 and joined Team Spirit. With Team Spirit, sh1ro has continued to compete at a high level and already won a couple events, including IEM Katowice 2024. Sh1ro CS2 matches have shown his adaptability and skill in the new version of the game. Sh1ro remains one of the brightest talents in CS2, consistently impressing fans and analysts alike with his gameplay. Fans can also find sh1ro's profile on Steam to follow his journey further.