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Helvijs “broky” Saukants is a Latvian professional Counter-Strike 2 player currently positioned on the FaZe Clan bench. Recognized for a highly consistent AWPing style and a strong capacity to close out clutch situations, he spent the vast majority of his tier-one career anchoring the FaZe roster. During his tenure, he played a central role in securing an Intel Grand Slam and multiple top-tier trophies, making him one of the most decorated snipers of the modern era.

Player bio

• Name: Helvijs Saukants
• Nationality: Latvian
• Date of birth: February 14, 2001
• Current team: FaZe Clan (benched)
• Former teams: Epsilon Esports, Team Wolsong, WySix, E-Corp, Domigais
• Big accolades: 1st place PGL Major Antwerp 2022, 1st place IEM Katowice 2022, 1st place IEM Cologne 2022, Intel Grand Slam Season 4 winner, #6 HLTV Top 20 2022, #8 HLTV Top 20 2024

Early career and breakthrough with FaZe Clan

Saukants initiated his competitive journey in 2017 by participating in regional tournaments with rosters like Domigais, E-Corp, and WySix. By early 2019, his individual performances earned him a spot on Epsilon Esports, exposing him to a higher tier of European competition. His mechanical precision quickly attracted the attention of elite organizations.

In September 2019, FaZe Clan signed Saukants to replace veteran sniper Ladislav “GuardiaN” Kovács. Joining an international roster filled with established stars, he rapidly adapted to the tier-one circuit. His highly disciplined positioning and mechanical consistency allowed him to flourish against the best teams in the world.

Championship peak and benching on FaZe

Operating as the primary AWPer, Saukants was a core component during the most successful period of the FaZe Clan organization. He led the team to a historic victory at the PGL Major Antwerp 2022, making him the first Latvian player to win a Counter-Strike Major.

He maintained this high level of output across subsequent years, helping the roster secure the Intel Grand Slam Season 4 in 2023 and multiple ESL Pro League titles.

Throughout the CS2 era, he continued to post strong individual numbers, resulting in consecutive top ten placements on the HLTV player ranking. He helped FaZe secure second place finishes across three consecutive Majors between 2024 and 2025. However, following a series of fluctuating team results in the first half of 2026, FaZe Clan opted to restructure their starting lineup. In June 2026, Saukants was officially moved to the bench after nearly seven continuous years as a starter for the organization.

Major championship results

Trivia and in-game details

Saukants is frequently referred to as the “Latvian Laser” due to his high-accuracy sniping and quick reaction times. In recognition of his international success, he became the first esports competitor nominated for Latvia’s Sportsman of the Year in the Technical Sports category. He utilizes a highly specific hardware setup, competing on a WLMouse Beast X Max with 400 DPI and a 1.9 sensitivity for an eDPI of 760.