The Icelandic CS2 Player Ready to Shake Up U.S. Collegiate Esports
Thor is about to take his next big step, leaving Iceland to play CS2 and study at Fisher College in Boston. But his journey is more than a move. It’s a glimpse into how the future of collegiate esports could look.
Thor’s love for games started early. At five, he was playing on an Xbox full of games. But it wasn’t until he saw someone playing Counter‑Strike Source that everything changed. When CS:GO came out, he jumped in and never looked back.
As a kid, Thor wanted to be a pro football player. But once he saw people playing CS2 in front of huge crowds, earning real money, he found a new dream: going pro in esports. Since then, he’s been chasing that dream every day.
In Iceland, Thor had an edge. Thanks to the country’s strong support for both sports and esports, he had access to great facilities and structured leagues. Every big sports club now has an esports academy. It’s helped players like Thor grow fast and smart.
He started young and trained with Iceland’s best.
He practiced daily with pros, learning discipline and focus.
He skipped parties and distractions to stay locked in on his goals.
Thor isn’t just skilled, he’s mentally prepared. He knows success comes from how you train, not just how much you play.
Thor always dreamed of studying in the U.S. But he didn’t want to stop competing. When we contacted him, he knew it was the perfect fit: a place where he could go to school, keep playing, and chase his pro dream.
He also loved that Fisher offers flexibility helping him balance school, training, and tournaments without sacrificing any part of the experience.
Thor’s message is simple: if you get the chance to grow your game and get an education, take it. Whether it’s going pro or getting a degree, he believes you should chase what makes you excited.
“Don’t just follow what others expect, do what makes you happy and hungry.”
Thor’s story is a sign of what’s next for collegiate esports:
Stronger international recruiting
Focus on discipline and personal growth
Programs that support both playing and academics
Thor’s just getting started, but his journey shows what happens when raw talent meets the right environment.