Makazze Aims for MVP in His NAVI Journey: Ready to Shine on the Big Stage

On July 23, 2025, the rookie of the main roster of NAVI for CS2, **Drin «Makazze» Shakiri**, shared his thoughts on transitioning to the tier-1 scene. In an interview, the 18-year-old player discussed when he realized he was ready to take the next step in his career and outlined his personal and team goals.

According to the Albanian sharpshooter, the moment he felt prepared for the main stage occurred several months ago.

Despite the significant jump in competitive level, he assures that he feels emotionally stable:

Makazze also set forth some ambitious goals within his new team:

On June 30, **Natus Vincere** officially announced Makazze’s promotion from the NAVI Junior academy to the main roster. This move is part of the club’s focus on youth development and cultivating homegrown talent. Shakiri quickly established himself as one of the most promising players in Europe in the tier-2 scene, and now he has the opportunity to prove himself against the best teams in the world.

Ahead of NAVI and their new player is a busy schedule, including IEM Cologne 2025, where Makazze may debut in official matches at the highest level.