In the shadow of his older brother, already known on the professional scene, Nidoriaa built his own path with patience and persistence. What started as late-night grinding after long workdays turned into a serious pursuit. His story reflects steady growth, driven by a lifelong love for Counter-Strike and the will to turn a family passion into a career.
Counter-Strike at the heart of a family
His father discovered the very first versions of Counter-Strike. Soon after, his older brothers followed. Too young to join them, Nidoriaa could only watch, frustrated by the rule that kept him away from the keyboard.
His first real steps came later, on console. He tried Rainbow Six and Rocket League, where he climbed to Champion rank, and played Fortnite more casually. In every game he picked the sniper role, drawn to precision and initiative.
The turning point came in 2021. With his first PC, he set himself a goal: to become professional. He watched his brother Kyojin play for Vitality on the family TV and admired Twistzz shining in FaZe. By day, he studied for a vocational electrician diploma and worked construction jobs. By night, he trained relentlessly.
First teams and early progress
After a year of non-stop grinding on FACEIT, he reached 3,000 ELO. In April 2023 he joined his first team. From Open to Intermediate, and later to Advanced with Adepts, he climbed through the leagues. His game sense and consistency grew, even if individual form sometimes wavered.
Spotted by G2 Ares
April 2025 marked a new milestone. Assistant coach Aymen and academy coach LETN1 recommended him to G2. After a successful trial, he became the fifth player of G2 Ares.
Nidoriaa impressed with sharp mechanics, fearless space-taking, and aggressive rhythm. He also showed unusual game ideas that stood out during trials. On T side he takes the entry role, while on CT he locks down anchor positions. His utility usage is already above academy average, though still an area to refine.
Defensively, his mobility is striking. He knows how to secure a zone and quickly react to retakes. Inspired by YEKINDAR and flameZ, he mixes offensive instinct with teamwork. Even when eliminated early, he supports the round through communication and space created.
Palalala, @G2Nidoriaa_ 🇫🇷 qui passe de Samurai à Ninja le temps d’un round pour 1V3 MANA en Quart de @OfUnited21 🏆
Le moove du début d’après-midi pour notre français avec l’Académie de @G2esports 🎬 pic.twitter.com/8U26srvCyc
— NAGU (@NAGU_FR) July 29, 2025
Choosing the right path
In the last year he committed fully to Counter-Strike. Other academies showed interest, but he chose G2 for its project and international exposure. For him, it is the perfect platform to grow and prove himself.
From the child forced to only watch his brothers play, to the young professional now wearing G2’s colors, Nidoriaa’s rise feels both rapid and deserved. Armed with sharp aim, hard work, and constant drive to improve, he already looks like one of the promising names of the academy scene. His adventure with G2 Ares has only begun, but it could become the springboard to the highest level.
