kyousuke

Maksim “kyousuke” Lukin, born January 30th, 2008, is playing as an entry fragger for Team Falcons.

Six different pros from the 2024 HLTV Top 20 named this Russian teenager as their bold prediction for a very good reason. Maksim “kyousuke” Lukin wastes zero time deleting opponents off the server. Pundits constantly draw comparisons between him and Danil “donk” Kryshkovets. This young rifler brings his own terrifying brand of unpredictable aggression. He pushes the absolute limits of mechanical skill while taking space fearlessly. We are watching a generational talent figure out tier-1 competition in real time.

The 18-year-old entry fragger currently anchors the firepower department for Team Falcons. A massive buyout brought him over from Spirit Academy in June 2025. Sitting comfortably in the top five of global rankings, his squad looks poised to terrorize playoff brackets throughout 2026. This roster already boasted NiKo and m0NESY before adding another mechanical freak into the mix.

Kyousuke’s older brother introduced him to Counter-Strike in 2019. FACEIT matchmaking became his second home shortly after. He racked up over 6,100 matches there and challenged the 5k Elo ceiling that separates average grinders from future pros. Team Spirit Academy recognized his undeniable raw aim in early 2024 and brought him aboard. Dropping a monstrous 1.29 average rating across developmental tier-2 events immediately put a massive target on his back. Falcons swooped in just over a year later to bench Emil “Magisk” Reif and secure their missing puzzle piece.

Current and Former Teams

• Team Spirit Academy (2024 – 2025)
• Team Falcons (2025 – Present)

The 6,100 Match Wunderkind

Most kids his age were worrying about high school exams. Maksim simply moved into his own apartment at 15 and completed his studies online to focus purely on the game. The aliases he chose tell a funny story about his personality. CEMEN_BAKIN references a hockey character from Russian television. His primary tag comes straight from anime, but he openly admits to never watching a single episode of Japanese animation in his life. Pure mechanical grind defined his rise rather than media consumption. Those thousands of PUGs built an unshakeable confidence that perfectly translates to the big stage.

kyousuke made himself a household name in CS despite only playing for Spirit Academy

2026: Trial by Fire

Surviving the highest level of professional play requires more than just flashy multi-kills. His first major tests with Falcons yielded silver medals at ESL Pro League Season 22 and BLAST Rivals Fall 2025. Occasional over-aggression on CT sides sometimes costs his team man advantages. Fans still expect him to smooth out these rough edges as he gains more stage experience. He recently helped secure playoff appearances at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 despite missing earlier events due to visa complications.

Stepping into a server against m0NESY and donk at the Evelone Duo Cup 2 proved his raw potential to the entire world. He systematically dismantled the two biggest stars in Counter-Strike during that community showmatch. Viewers immediately realized this rookie completely justified the academy league hype. That singular performance shifted public opinion and essentially forced top organizations to prepare massive buyout offers.

IEM Cologne Major 2026

The Russian rifler was part of the Falcons roster that won the IEM Cologne Major in 2026. The win was unexpected as Falcons had struggled to go all the way in tournaments, often falling short in the playoffs. In Cologne, however, kyousuke and his teammates stepped up and delivered a spectacular run to win the tournament.

Individual Achievements

• Named as a future star by six players in the HLTV Top 20 of 2024.
• Reached #18 on the global FACEIT rankings before turning 17.
• Maintained a blistering 1.29 average rating during his tenure with Team Spirit Academy.
• Reached the top three at Intel Extreme Masters Chengdu 2025.
• Earned MVP honors at BetBoom LanDaLan #2.