Xyp9x
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| Xyp9x | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Xyp9x during IEM Katowice 2019 | |
| Current team | |
| Team | MOUZ |
| Role | Assistant coach |
| Game | Counter-Strike 2 |
| Personal information | |
| Name | Andreas Højsleth |
| Born | 11 September 1995[1][2] |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Career information | |
| Games | |
| Playing career | 2011–2024 |
| Team history | |
| 2013 | Fnatic |
| 2013 | Copenhagen Wolves |
| 2014–2015 | Dignitas |
| 2015 | Team SoloMid |
| 2016–2023 | Astralis |
| 2023–2024 | Astralis Talent |
| As coach: | |
| 2024–present | MOUZ (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Andreas Højsleth, better known as Xyp9x (zɪpɛks), is a Danish former professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player and current assistant coach for Counter-Strike 2 team MOUZ.[3][4] He became the first (along with three of his teammates) to win 4 majors in CS:GO, and to win 3 majors consecutively.[5]
Højsleth was born and raised in Aars, North Denmark Region.[6] He is currently a member of Astralis. He is a former member of Team Solomid and Team Dignitas. The name Xyp9x was conceived by typing random keys on his keyboard.[7] He was voted the 13th best CS:GO player of 2017 and 2018 by HLTV.org.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ Field Level Media (May 27, 2020). "Reports: Xyp9x taking leave from Astralis". Reuters. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ @Xyp9x (September 11, 2016). "A topic always discussed on my birthday? 2001 9/11 New York. Can still remember I had my class home for my birthday-party when it happened" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "How to become a Counter-Strike GO pro". redbull.com. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ Chalk, Will (24 March 2017). "YouTube to help gamers build their audiences - BBC Newsbeat". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ Petrosyan, Albert. "CSGO: Astralis make history with win at StarLadder Berlin Major - Final Placements". Dexerto. Archived from the original on 20 September 2019. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ Henriksen, Christian. "Nordjyske Andreas tjener millioner på at spille computer". tv2nord.dk. TV2 Nord.
- ^ https://twitter.com/EL/status/734473973585567745
- ^ "Xyp9x's player profile". HLTV.org. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
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