Olofmeister - in HLTV.org Hall of Fame

Olof “olofmeister” Kajbjer has long been regarded as one of the most influential and complete players in Counter-Strike history. His career spans over a decade of high-level competition, with a legacy built on versatility, consistency, and performance across multiple eras of the game.

Profile

Name: Olof Markus Kajbjer Gustafsson
Nationality: Swedish
Date of Birth: January 31, 1992
Primary Roles: Rifler, Lurker, Secondary AWPer, Flexible all-round player
Active Period: Approximately 2010–2021 at top tier level

Olofmeister was known for adapting to any role his team required, whether opening rounds, anchoring bombsites, or picking up the AWP when needed. This flexibility allowed him to remain relevant across several roster changes and evolving metas.

Career Highlights

• Two-time Major champion (Katowice 2015, Cologne 2015)

• Major MVP (Katowice 2015)

• HLTV’s number one player in the world in 2015

• Multiple HLTV Top-20 rankings during peak years

• More than five MVP medals from elite tournaments

• Nearly one million dollars in total career prize earnings

Titles and Championships

Olofmeister collected numerous tier-one trophies with Fnatic and later FaZe, including ESL, IEM, DreamHack, and other premier event victories. His run with Fnatic in 2015 is considered one of the most dominant stretches by any player, contributing to one of the strongest rosters Counter-Strike has ever seen.

Career Overview

Olofmeister began with smaller Swedish teams before gaining recognition with LGB, a stepping stone that led to his signing with Fnatic. His time with Fnatic marked the pinnacle of his career, highlighted by major titles and a period of individual dominance. In 2017, he transferred to FaZe Clan, where he continued to compete at the highest level, offering both experience and stability to an international lineup. Over time, injuries and fatigue pushed him toward inactivity, and he gradually stepped back from competition after 2021.

Legacy

Olofmeister is remembered for being one of the most complete and reliable players in the game’s history. His decision-making, mechanical skill, and ability to perform under pressure earned him respect from teammates, opponents, and fans. He was at the center of several iconic Counter-Strike moments, including the well-known “Olofboost” controversy and the memorable defuse through flames on Overpass, which earned in-game graffiti celebrating the play.

HLTV’s decision to induct olofmeister into the Hall of Fame acknowledges not only his results but also his long-term impact on the game, the era he helped define, and the legacy he leaves behind as one of Counter-Strike’s all-time greats.