Andreas Højsleth
Andreas Højsleth (born 11 September 1995), better known as Xyp9x (zɪpɛks), is a Danish professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player for Astralis. [1][2] He became the first (along with three of his teammates) to win 4 majors in CS:GO, and to win 3 majors consecutively.[3]
| Xyp9x | |
|---|---|
| Andreas Højsleth | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 11 September 1995 |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Career information | |
| Status | Inactive |
| Games | Counter-Strike: Global Offensive |
| Role | Rifler |
| Career history | |
| Fnatic | 2013 |
| Copenhagen Wolves | 2013 |
| Dignitas | 2014–2015 |
| Team SoloMid | 2015 |
| Astralis | 2016–present |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Høsleth was born and raised in Aars, North Denmark Region.[4] He is currently a member of Astralis, a team that is currently considered as one of the best in the world. He is a former member of Team Solomid and Team Dignitas. The name Xyp9x was conceived by typing random keys on his keyboard.[5] He was voted the 13th best CS:GO player of 2017 and 2018 by HLTV.org.[6]
References
- "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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