How A CS Semi-Pro Evolved Into VALORANT's Greatest Duelist

From making moves in the Finnish Counter-Strike scene, to lifting two international trophies in a new title altogether. Call him the King of Icebox, the world's best duelist, one thing is for certain - he's just getting started.
This is the Story Of Derke.
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[@derkevalorant]

Can we get a "like" counter?

[@ZER0O0O069]

really nice story , keep it up ♥

[@Noob-vj6iy]

Learns a certain amount of english words. Refuses to elaborate. Leaves

[@fish25290]

Eu goat

[@eclyphh]

looking forward to seeing you lift up your 4th trophy :D

[@L0wSkiller]

I love you Derke ❤🎉

[@OfficialBoaster]

Jett got nerfed because of this guy

[@fnaticvalorant]

icebox deleted because of this guy

[@j-hope7842]

fr, XD

[@j-hope7842]

@@fnaticvalorant, fr!

[@tvaddict6491]

@@fnaticvalorant facts!

[@tvaddict6491]

Facts!

[@sonatine3266]

What I like the most about Derke is, that he is actually so chill in real life - he never has any bad words for any other player and is cool with everyone - but in the game itself he is super aggressive, he is the best entry fragger in the world without any doubt and he still wants to improve. For 2024 I guess Fnatic will need to change some specific (minor) things after being so incredibly succesful and winning 2 majors in a row in 2023, but then again having a little setback during Champions. So I'm really, really thrilled to see what FNC is cooking for VCT 2024 and what Derke will show us. But I'm sure it will be good.

[@duyvuanh918]

bruh have you seen his tweets (X) dude is passive aggressive as heck on social media 😂

[@j-hope7842]

@@duyvuanh918 that's just most likely for clout and fun time. Derke and the other parties involved don't take it seriously. they just joke around and vibe with each other

[@ethanwebber7854]

I like that Fnatic’s ‘not that great’ is still top four at champions while being burned out. This team is just insanely good.

[@Schue7ze]

I just cannot wrap my head around the fact that he's just 20 years old, like he seems way older judging from his character.

[@abstractreality5063]

The thing that always strike me about valorant fnatik guys is how nice and likable they look. I m watching esport since the early StarCraft 2 era and this is the first time I consider myself a fan of some esport team. Congrats

[@itscrank6601]

100% fnatic and boaster have done so well to create this fun loving enviroment!

[@j-hope7842]

@@itscrank6601 for real!! 💯💯

[@j-hope7842]

indeed, they look really nice, likable, and cool! they're handsome men, LOL. 🤣❤

[@jj-ro3lj]

It's their aura too! They just seem like chill people. @@j-hope7842

[@Yo-Nain]

12:00 Chronicle Going Crazyy 😂, Meanwhile Leo Just Chilling as Always 🤣

[@Zaceyhf]

This video is a masterpiece, Derke is hands down my favourite player and this is an amazing insight on his journey which I found amazing. Keep up the good work and good luck in 2024 guys!

[@frankferdinand8748]

derke in three words: beautiful bald bastard

[@kaioker96]

I was not knowing that this guy's name is Derke, I used to call him "GOAT"🥰

[@igslayer2455]

Derke is most consistent player from first Masters of Valorant

[@ahmeduansar]

This is facts, he is the only player who was playing from the start and is still competing at the highest level.

[@RemoSix]

OMG finally the greatest Duelist alive!

[@Victor00830]

No it's not

[@amaviiii]

story of the king of icebox 🥺 love the storytelling 🤍

[@kieieiee9343]

14:56 so true! fnatic might have not had even 10% of the success they currently have, if they didnt pick derke. he changed the entire path for boaster and fnatic valorant

[@VibeZ_1221]

Derke my fav, supporting him from the 2021 Reykjavik and always have been a fan of him from that time

[@j-hope7842]

THIS WAS VERY INFORMATIVE AND ENJOYABLE TO WATCH! y'all bestowed us with very wise words. thank you very much for this, FNATIC.

[@JD-ee4df]

People are always latching on to their new shiny duelist forgetting that this guy has been immense since the first ever LAN. So hype for another year of Derke and the rest of FNATIC.

[@mentalbreakdownkid]

derke + chronicle = best duo in the world

[@wuuuuuuuuuuu]

super well made video !!!

[@nikhilkulkarni1843]

Derke is surely an inspiration for many ❤

[@AV-xv3ln]

Now we need a documentary on Chronicle :)

[@kyiek926]

there is one, check the channel out

[@crumblytitan8376]

boaster and derke really had to get that bald buff going on FNATIC

[@darknesalastar1719]

Никита! Зажигай и дальше!

[@dirtydorrington5962]

DERKE go kill! love this team so much here's to 2024!

[@hendrikzz9684]

Derke you are a GOAT, much love to you❤️

[@tvaddict6491]

I have always found Fnatic to be incredibly likeable. Even with the previous roster(s), they are a good bunch of dudes! ❤ Been a fan since 2021 when they lost to Sentinel, but always believed. Derke and co. deserve all the accolades in my book.

[@theunkindaced463]

man, they really nerfed derke when they removed one of his updrafts

[@Pixelgamer28Yt]

I love the censoring on the headsets

[@hassankhalil3275]

One of the most consistent and selfless players to exist out there.

[@CricNerd7]

In 2021 it was derke vs tenz In 2022 it was derke vs aspas In 2023 it is derke vs semon1 Only one constant Derke god

[@supratimsengupta8872]

2021 derke vs tenz (tenz won) 2022 derke vs aspas (aspas won) 2023 derke vs demon1 (demon1 won) But yeah derke has been the most consistent duelist ❤

[@afridihossain4155]

The guy has mental like Ronaldo and Messi(well at least I felt like it) He’s bound for greatness

[@Lendoth]

Not only is he my goat he’s also an inspiration. Always FNATIC 🖤🧡

[@tuge5334]

My goat

[@chriskim7261]

the LANimal himself

[@mohamedarabi5998]

thats my igl's superstar

[@mrtaxival]

Had to do an essay today of my idol. Guess who I´ve chose.

[@Imphami]

when he said his name i thought he said "name is 'sneaky cinnamon toaster' also known as Derke"

[@jakehowlett1029]

king

[@smthlikethat_]

I dont even know that derke was semi-pro cs player ;0

[@mashiiro_vlr]

First time saw him professionally playing was on Sova

[@nootify]

THATS MY GOAT

[@swapnith8298]

deamon one laughing in the background

[@nepter6]

The goat

[@kevindenny1561]

i wish i reach this level

[@rhaineconsuelo2138]

We're going in 2024 Derke I'm waiting for you to step to the plate and take the down the villains. Goodluck win or lose I'm supporting FNC

[@pmi69]

bald man will always be my idol

[@RoRogers7]

2024 is going to be the year where Fanatic can show their true dominance. Every single team including the champions EG have changed/disbanded a lot - and so Fanatic have what no other team does - stability with a superstar team who are settled well. It all comes down to how well they adapt to other teams reacting to their strats. Cant wait for a triple championship next season

[@j-hope7842]

well said!

[@nvj1655]

The bold buff is just unfair

[@Denn1sDE]

goat

[@bugconsumer535]

huh i thought this video would be about demon1 judging from the title

[@hahaccvc]

how do I find boasters adidas hoodie he's wearing?

[@ghxst1111]

🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@chetanc7822]

No words 🙃

[@pavimentum4120]

sheeeesh i want boasters sweater

[@StriaghtRight]

Missed a beat should have made this longer

[@luiswayne]

reminds me of csgo player profiles :D

[@poonnyx9366]

Boaster top top tier human being

[@ego_dll1417]

What is name of boaster wearing

[@emilianorosario5935]

Aspas clears, I fear. on the real though this guys cracked and it was nice learning about his backstory. hes really humble and always fun to watch fr

[@LukeSaward]

And how many tournaments did aspas win in 2023? 2>0

[@Victor00830]

​@@LukeSaward 1 champions > Fnatic

[@er3n_genes1s21]

THE GOAT OF GOATS

[@user-mb2jv9sx4g]

feels ilegal to be this early

[@bloomtodeath4231]

Bald buff

[@i1usha_glazyirin]

Bald goat 😅

[@sixsix4867]

cleared by tenz, then cleared by demon1

[@alexandrcorbin1709]

6:54 - это финляндия и памятник александру 2? не знал что у них такой стоит. а никита разве родился не в россии?

[@ZER0O0O069]

sheesh

[@frankferdinand8748]

der(rolled)ker(roller) like me fr

[@Meowchik05]

Никитосик❤

[@gon9597]

Derke fullstack developer ?

[@kieieiee9343]

didnt he say web designer instead of web developer

[@j-hope7842]

@@kieieiee9343, yeah

[@Egoroid]

❤

[@leoliontec]

See you at the top, Sentinels😈

[@zakkuroXIII]

And then Demon1 appeared

[@LukeSaward]

2>1

[@jamalabdi8906]

yo

[@gargeswarkalita5149]

Everyone crying derke is not like demon1 or aspas What matters is he is not an one season wonder

[@ynoar1969]

hes not the greatest duelist lol, hes actually behind aspas and demon1

[@AstroSully]

This isn’t ZywOo… Nvm wrong game

[@feitan7801]

i feel like ppl sleeping on alfa man, sometimes if i watch how they treat them it looks like they dont like him that much and he annoys boaster idk man hope they love him

[@AintMeTU]

I'm not seeing Aspas in this video

[@LukeSaward]

2>0

[@yuva990]

early

[@jorgeoval8423]

answer is easy, just shave your head and the bald power will improve you

[@boomboris1059]

bro hes in not even in top 10 lmao

[@kieieiee9343]

he is top 2, and he is not 2nd

[@Virtuoso-wz5lq]

@@kieieiee9343aspas less Alfa Leo demon1 all better and ppl I could just name top of my head

[@kieieiee9343]

@@Virtuoso-wz5lq i thought we were naming top duelists

[@Siuubeink]

@@Virtuoso-wz5lqonly Aspas is duelist and he is not better than derke

[@Virtuoso-wz5lq]

@@Siuubeink aspas clears derke in every way

[@rewex2.055]

greatest no ? good ? yes

[@unable5523]

Its so easy so answer, VALORANT is like 40000 times easier to hit than CS, Aim wise, valorant is like 50% aim, 50% abilities.

[@5int]

Greatest duelist in the world is a bit of a stretch. TenZ 2021 > Derke ANYTIME.

[@iamaminepro614]

when we say greatest duelist we talk about consistency. Sure tenz had 1 great year where he was reallly good but derke has just been insanely good the whole time. So i would say the only argument is between derke and aspas and yay even when we compare with just results these three dominate and derke is just at the front right now(this can change)Youll only know the GOAT when the you have a bit more time since its only been like 3 and 1/2 years since the game came out of beta.

[@5int]

@@iamaminepro614 thats a really good point, youve changed my mind. 2024 TenZ > Derke ANYTIME. 😂

[@Eragon_-jy8qq]

Mid af

[@AdrianoCachoFilho]

His ass is not the greatest duelist 😭😭😭 demon1, aspas clear him anyday

[@javiersalazar4639]

He already clapped BOTH at VCT Finals 😘

[@uresfffff222]

All three are best duelists for different reasons

[@kieieiee9343]

derke did it in 2021 2022 and 2023. sit down kid

[@AdrianoCachoFilho]

@@kieieiee9343 what did d0rke do in 2021 and 2022 😭😭😭 cleared by TenZ, aspas, and aspas again

[@javiersalazar4639]

@@uresfffff222 agree, all 3 had their momentum going at different time, Demon1 and Aspas got their prime at Champions, but Derke has been more consistent overall within 3 years

[@leomucic]

Boaster next?

[@acesecus]

Isn’t demon1 better?

[@LukeSaward]

2>1

[@H0ffnungsv0ll]

My goat