Eternal Fire’s Turkish CS:GO super team revival with XANTARES, woxic, and rising talents aims for Major qualification
The Turkish Phoenix Rises: Eternal Fire’s Formation
Eternal Fire represents the ambitious revival of Turkey’s legendary Space Soldiers CS:GO project, now spearheaded by superstar duo XANTARES and woxic in a renewed push for international success.
A groundbreaking CS:GO super team emerges under the Eternal Fire banner, securing Turkish esports icons including Ismailcan ‘XANTARES’ Dörtkardeş and Özgür ‘woxic’ Eker for a decisive campaign leading up to the 2021 Major championships.
The legendary Space Soldiers roster returns under a fresh identity, with Eternal Fire reigniting the Turkish super team vision through a strategic blend of established veterans and emerging talents.
This new organization, established by former mousesports AWPer woxic, materialized following widespread speculation about the super squad’s reformation after XANTARES exited BIG in August 2021.
The Turkish super team concept had been circulating since June when woxic declared his readiness to return to competitive CS:GO following his departure from Cloud9 and subsequent competitive break.
Initially, the players sought organizational representation but encountered difficulties securing appropriate backing before Eternal Fire emerged as their competitive home.
Eternal Fire now positions itself for a dramatic last-minute qualification attempt for the PGL 2021 Stockholm Major, with two European RMR tournaments remaining to secure their place.
Hulk gerçek! Türkiye’ye ve Dünya’ya yepyeni bir soluk getirmek için geliyoruz! #forEF
Hulk is real! We are coming to breathe new life into Turkey and the world! @XANTAREScsgo @w0xic @CalyxCSGO @imorcs @OG_ISSAA @bishopcsgodhttps://t.co/xnbqlSMOr9 pic.twitter.com/aoWt0DagZJ
— Eternal Fire (@eternalfiregg) August 13, 2021
Roster Analysis: Veteran Leadership Meets Rising Talent
The squad showcases established Turkish scene veterans woxic, XANTARES, and Buğra ‘Calyx’ Arkın, creating a formidable core with extensive international experience and proven competitive results.
Emerging talent Ömer ‘imoRR’ Karataş, aged 21, receives a significant career opportunity with the super team, having previously been part of the original Space Soldiers lineup before their 2018 dissolution.
Jordanian rifler Issa ‘ISSAA’ Murad stands as the sole international representative on the predominantly Turkish roster. Previously competing for OG and Hellraisers, ISSAA brings valuable prior synergy with woxic and substantial professional expertise accumulated over five years in top-tier competition.
“We elected to honor XANTARES’ professional aspirations by mutually terminating his active player agreement ahead of schedule,” stated BIG CEO Daniel Finkler in an official announcement following XANTARES’ August 13 departure.
“Through this decision, we aim to support XANTARES in advancing his competitive career within a Turkish team environment.”
Thank you and goodbye @XANTAREScsgo!
We have made the decision to release Can from his contract so he can pursue his wish of competing for a Turkish team.
📰 https://t.co/8AAfrVyCLR pic.twitter.com/1u0nq1JL0V
— BIG (@BIGCLANgg) August 13, 2021
Strategic Implications and Competitive Outlook
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The Eternal Fire formation represents more than just a team reunion—it signifies Turkey’s renewed ambition in global CS:GO competition. The strategic blend of XANTARES’ explosive rifling, woxic’s AWPing prowess, Calyx’s consistent performance, imoRR’s potential, and ISSAA’s international experience creates a compelling competitive package.
For teams attempting similar regional super team constructions, key success factors include securing organizational stability early, establishing clear leadership hierarchies, and managing expectations during the initial磨合 period. Common pitfalls to avoid include overcommitting to immediate results and neglecting team chemistry development in favor of individual star power.
Advanced competitive strategies for such rosters involve leveraging veteran experience in high-pressure situations while gradually integrating younger players into leadership roles. The Eternal Fire project demonstrates how regional talent development can combine with international expertise to create competitive contenders on the global stage.
This article was originally published as “BIG releases XANTARES amid ‘Turkish super team’ rumors”.
Additional reporting by Dexerto’s Andrew Amos
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