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Play Day 3 of the European League has arrived and recently promoted Team Secret is looking to show that it deserves to be there, after managing to secure its place to the EUL on the last day of Challenger League Season 11 as OrgLess. The new season saw Team Secret start off with respectable performances, securing two 6-6 draws against Na'Vi and Team Vitality.
One of the team's more experienced players is Niklas "KS" Massierer, who is one of the veterans in the European region, having played professionally since the game's early days in 2016. It's safe to say that KS' career is one that has had its ups and downs, having previously played for PENTA Sports alongside the likes of Fabian and Goga until the end of 2017 and then been relegated at the end of Season 9.
The Team Secret roster. (Image: Team Secret)
With the roster reverting back to the OrgLess name, constant roster volatility has made things perhaps a little difficult but recent times have seen the Germans do extremely well with. Much of this can be attributed to their new signings -- KS' brother Daniel "Exp0" Massierer and Vincent "Hife" Finkenwirth -- having joined the team a month apart earlier this year.
As such, SiegeGG spoke to KS to find out more about his career, his time with the Team Secret roster, and what he expects from his team this season.
Hello KS, could you introduce yourself?
You're a professional Rainbow Six Siege player for Team Secret, but where does your motivation come from?
You have had an excellent career that has allowed you to rise to the highest levels. What were your personal methods to become such a strong player?
Let’s get back to the team. After your fourth-place in Season 10 of the Challenger League, what was the team’s vision and what did you learn from this experience?
Why did you choose Exp0 and Hife as their replacements?
How did you prepare for this season and what mindset have you been applying?
You finally manage to realize the dream of getting back to the top-flight. What was the feeling during your victory against DefuseKids?
So now you’ll be playing in European League -- do you think you have something to prove where you just want to show the world that nothing is impossible?
Let’s talk about your signing with Team Secret. What will Team Secret bring to this team that has always managed on its own?
Your story is important, having shown that quitting is never a solution. Do you have something to say to best describe your journey?
Do you have any closing words to finish this interview?
It is clear to see that despite being a professional player for four years, KS still has the drive, determination and love for the game at its highest level. With a strong belief that he and Team Secret can prove people wrong and their promising start to the season, it makes keeping an eye on Team Secret's performances this year all the more interesting.
With matches against BDS Esport on Play Day 3 and then a familiar face in Tempra Esport on Play Day 4 coming up, Team Secret will be keen to show just how good they are.