Gabriel Toledo, widely known as “FalleN” and a long-standing icon in competitive Counter-Strike, recently offered his insights into the current hierarchy of professional CS2 teams. Speaking ahead of the FISSURE Playground #1 tournament, the captain of FURIA Esports provided a tiered assessment of the scene, categorizing teams based on their perceived strength and recent form.
FalleN`s analysis divides the competitive landscape into three distinct tiers: S, A, and B. This structured approach aims to provide a clear snapshot of which teams are currently dominating and which are positioned as strong contenders or emerging forces.
The Elite: FalleN`s S-Tier Selections
At the pinnacle of FalleN`s list resides the S-tier, reserved for what he views as the absolute top-performing teams right now. This exclusive group includes:
- FURIA Esports (FalleN`s own squad, perhaps a nod to confidence)
- The Mongolz
- MOUZ
- Team Spirit
- Team Falcons
- Team Vitality
- Astralis
- Natus Vincere (NAVI)
Placing his own team in the S-tier alongside powerhouses like Team Spirit and Vitality demonstrates FalleN`s belief in FURIA`s potential and current trajectory. This tier represents the teams expected to consistently contend for titles at major events.
Strong Contenders: The A-Tier
The A-tier, according to FalleN, comprises a larger pool of formidable teams that possess the capability to challenge the S-tier squads and win significant tournaments, even if their current form or consistency places them just outside the absolute top bracket. Prominent teams mentioned in this tier include:
- Virtus.pro
- FaZe Clan
- Aurora Gaming
- G2 Esports
This tier is often dynamic, with teams here constantly vying to break into the S-tier based on performance at upcoming events.
Emerging & Developing: The B-Tier
Finally, FalleN`s B-tier lists teams that are competitive within the professional scene but may be in a phase of development, rebuilding, or seeking greater consistency to climb the rankings. The teams specified in this tier are:
- MIBR
- Complexity Gaming
- M80
These teams represent significant talent and potential, often capable of producing upsets against higher-ranked opponents on their day.
Context: Ahead of FISSURE Playground #1
FalleN shared this tier list just as he and FURIA prepare to compete in the FISSURE Playground #1 tournament. This event, taking place from July 15 to 20, 2025, is a LAN competition held in Belgrade, Serbia, with the playoffs scheduled to feature a live audience at The Blue Hall. FalleN`s rankings offer a compelling narrative backdrop for the tournament, inviting speculation on whether team performances will validate his expert predictions or reveal unexpected shifts in the hierarchy he has outlined.
As the FISSURE Playground #1 unfolds, the competitive CS2 world will be watching to see if “The Professor`s” analysis holds true on the server.
Gilbert Pendleton 
Wesley Dunham