The story of 18-year-old player Maidar “nocries”, who quickly rose to become FACEIT’s top-ranked player in North America, has reached a dramatic conclusion. After several days of testing at FACEIT’s New York headquarters, the administration confirmed his gameplay as legitimate. Moreover, the young talent received an invitation to a trial period in FPL North America, marking a major step toward the professional CS2 scene.
From suspicion to FACEIT HQ testing
nocries became one of the hottest topics in the CS2 community after his rapid rise on FACEIT’s ladder. He gained more than 4000 ELO in under 1000 matches, eventually securing the #1 spot in the regional rankings. His statistics looked almost unreal, which fueled rumors and accusations of cheating.
To put an end to speculation, FACEIT invited him to their New York office. For several days, he played only on equipment prepared and monitored by the platform’s anti-cheat team.
The results spoke for themselves:
- 23 average kills per match
- 1.63 K/D
- 53.4% headshot rate
These numbers nearly mirrored his online statistics, proving that he could maintain his level in fully controlled conditions.
FACEIT acknowledges: nocries gets his FPL chance
On the final day of the review, FACEIT announced that nocries had been officially invited to FPL North America.
On the final day of playing from our New York HQ, we invited @nocriesof to trial FPL, which he accepted. pic.twitter.com/AStQ8WhU45
— FACEIT CS2 (@FACEITcs) September 26, 2025
This step carried symbolic weight: from suspicion of cheating to official recognition and entry into the league where the region’s top players compete.
Historical parallels: from ropz to nocries
Many fans recalled the case of Robin “ropz” Kool, who faced similar accusations back in 2017. FACEIT tested him under controlled conditions, and he proved that his performance came from talent and hard work. Today, ropz is a FaZe superstar and a Major champion.
nocries has already been nicknamed the “NA ropz,” as his path follows a familiar pattern — from controversy to recognition and the chance at a major career.
Community reaction
The announcement spread rapidly across social media and sparked heated debates. Most fans welcomed FACEIT’s decision, noting that the young player had earned a chance to prove himself at an even higher level.
Telegram channels highlighted that at his peak, nocries’ stats even surpassed donk, currently seen as the face of CS2 dominance. This only strengthened the belief that a future global star might be emerging.
Still, skeptics remain. Some argue that the real test will come in FPL, where nocries will face veteran professionals.
Who is nocries?
Maidar “nocries” is an 18-year-old U.S. player with Mongolian roots. He burst into the FACEIT elite thanks to an aggressive yet consistent playstyle. His ability to adapt quickly to opponents and win key duels made him a platform phenomenon.
Unlike many other rising talents, his story stands out for its speed. In less than a year, he went from an unknown player to the top of the North American ladder.
What’s next?
The FPL invite is just the beginning. There, nocries will face the region’s strongest players, many with years of international experience. If he can maintain his level in this environment, doors to major organizations will soon open. His career now depends on proving himself not only on FACEIT but also in top-tier competitive play.
The nocries case has become symbolic for the CS2 community. From accusations of cheating to official recognition and an FPL invitation, his journey marks a transformation of reputation. For nocries, it’s a chance to cement his place on the scene. For FACEIT, it’s an example of transparency and trust. And for fans, it’s a new storyline to follow in esports.
Whether he becomes the new face of North American CS2 or falters under the FPL challenge will be revealed in the near future.
