Nivera stands out as one of the most mechanically gifted players in the FPS scene. After stepping away from competitive CS:GO, he has now joined Team Liquid's Valorant roster. Fans have long anticipated seeing ScreaM and his brother team up.
Nabil "Nivera" Benrlitom, a highly talented Belgian-Moroccan pro from Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, was previously benched by Team Vitality. As ScreaM's younger brother, he shed the "Baby ScreaM" nickname to forge his own legacy in esports.
In March, Nivera departed Vitality following Valve's new rule penalizing teams on major regional ladders for mid-game substitutions. These rankings determine regional representatives for top CS:GO majors.
Nivera steps in for James "Kryptix" Affleck. Team Liquid announced on Twitter that the British player is temporarily stepping down to address personal matters.
Speaking to Dexerto, Nivera emphasized this move as a proactive career choice. "I could have joined many other CS teams, but I lost my motivation to play," he shared. "I didn't want to continue playing CS professionally."
Team Liquid topped EMEA representation at VCT Stage 2 Masters but missed Stage 3 qualification. They're now in the EMEA Last Chance Qualifier for Valorant Champions Berlin 2021. Nivera's addition could propel them to represent EMEA once more.
