Eternal Fire have moved fast to fix their roster headaches, signing Caner soulfly Kesici from Aurora and converting Samet jottAAA Köklü’s loan into a permanent deal. The twin moves restore Eternal Fire to a five-player lineup after Alexander br0 Bro was benched following a short stint.
Immediate impact and roster clarity
The additions end weeks of speculation and give Eternal Fire a clear core heading into upcoming CS2 events. soulfly arrives after a bench spell with Aurora that began on July 2, ending a six-month run in the starting lineup. Eternal Fire now has a balanced mix of regional talent and experience to stabilize tactical setups.
Key numbers you need to know
- soulfly averaged a 1.01 rating while deployed in supportive roles for Aurora
- soulfly spent six months as a starter before being benched on July 2
- br0 played eight matches with Eternal Fire during his brief spell
- jottAAA returned to Eternal Fire on loan in February and is now signed permanently
Official roster
| Player | Country | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Caner soulfly Kesici | Türkiye | Signed from Aurora |
| Gareth MisteM Ries | South Africa | Starter |
| Iulian regali Harjău | Romania | Starter |
| Vladyslav Kvem Korol | Ukraine | Starter |
| Samet jottAAA Köklü | Türkiye | Signed permanently |
| Yiğit yT Özden | Türkiye | Coach |
| Alexander br0 Bro | Denmark | Benched |
What soulfly brings and why it matters
soulfly is a support-minded rifler with a solid 1.01 rating in the roles he occupied at Aurora. That rating coincided with strong team results, including a second place at ESL Pro League Season 23 and a deep run to the semi-finals at the IEM Cologne Major, tournaments where his presence on the map added stability.
Expect Eternal Fire to lean into structured utility and crossfire setups where soulfly can anchor positions and free up fragging duties for teammates. The benching date and recent form mean he could be hungry to reassert himself on LANs and online stages.
jottAAA returns for continuity
jottAAA rejoined Eternal Fire on loan in February and has now been signed permanently. That continuity helps the squad keep communication and map chemistry intact, especially with two Turkish players in the five-man core. The permanent deal signals trust in his role after the temporary spell.
Short-term outlook
With br0 benched after eight matches, Eternal Fire prioritized proven familiarity over a longer experiment. The restored five-player roster reduces lineup volatility and gives coach yT a fixed pool to prepare tactics around.
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Final read
Fast and pragmatic, Eternal Fire patched a weak spot by bringing in a specialist who fits their system and locking down a familiar face who already knows the team. Expect improved coherence on executes and fewer mid-match role swaps as they head into their next block of matches.
