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Shox

b. 1992

French professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player

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About Shox

Born 1992. Shox is a French professional gamer.

Richard Papillon (born 27 May 1992), better known as shox, is a French professional Counter-Strike player. He is considered one of the greatest players in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive history, known for his high skill and longevity in the scene, and featured in HLTV's Top 20 Players list from 2013 to 2016. He has won over a dozen international tournaments, as well as one Major Championship: DreamHack Winter 2014. His handle referenced a model of Nike shoes that were popular at the time. but made his name in Counter-Strike: Source with French squads that dominated the game. Shox was a part of the VeryGames team that won ESWC 2011, his first Major.

In 2021 he joined a non-French team for the first time, signing with Team Liquid. Just six months later, he was moved to the bench after disappointing results. He then signed with a Norwegian organization, Apeks, in August 2022.

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Also known as
Richard Papillon

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Shox's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Shox?

French professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player

When was Shox born?

Shox was born on 26 May 1992.

What is Shox's occupation?

Shox is a professional gamer.

What nationality is Shox?

Shox is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Shox

· Wikidata: Q29973078

· DBpedia: Shox (gamer)

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