VitalityDan "apEX" Madesclair is a French professional Counter-Strike 2 player for Team Vitality. He serves as the team's in-game leader and an entry fragger. apEX transitioned to the IGL role in March 2020 following ALEX's departure from Team Vitality. apEX has won over 30 S-Tier tournaments throughout his career, including four Majors and two ESL Grand Slam trophies, establishing him as one of the most decorated players in Counter-Strike history. Notable tournament victories include 1st place finishes at Intel Extreme Masters Rio 2026, BLAST Rivals Spring 2026, and StarLadder Budapest Major 2025. He is known for participating in every "French Shuffle," changing teams with each iteration: Titan (first shuffle), Team EnVyUs (second shuffle), G2 Esports (third shuffle), and finally Team Vitality (fourth shuffle).
Achievements
~$628,626Estimated personal earnings — team prize split between the players and coach at each event.
