
MOUZ have announced the removal of Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek from their Counter-Strike 2 lineup, citing “differing visions for the team’s direction.”
This decision marks a significant shift for the German organisation, as siuhy had been pivotal to the team’s success since his return in July 2023 after an impressive stint with GamerLegion.
Under siuhy’s leadership, MOUZ achieved remarkable results, including winning ESL Pro League Seasons 18 and 19 and the BetBoom Dacha Belgrade title.
They also made three additional final appearances and concluded the 2024 season with a semifinal run at the Shanghai Major, where they lost to eventual champions Team Spirit.
Despite these achievements, MOUZ’s rocky start to the 2025 season, including an early exit against BetBoom Team at the BLAST Bounty Spring tournament, appears to have prompted this drastic change.
In a surprising move, Swedish rifler Ludvig “Brollan” Brolin has been appointed as the new in-game leader.
This role is a significant move for Brollan, who has never previously called strategies and recently regained his individual form, narrowly missing HLTV’s Top 20 Players of 2024 list.
MOUZ will now face the challenge of finding a strong rifler to offset the potential drop in firepower from this transition.
With roster changes locked ahead of IEM Katowice 2025, MOUZ will temporarily field 16-year-old Adrian “xelex” Vincze from their academy team, MOUZ NXT.
The young talent, who joined MOUZ NXT in September, will make his debut on the main stage under challenging circumstances.
As of today, I am no longer apart of the MOUZ active roster. Due to the clashing visions, this decision will allow both sides to continue seeking success in their own ways. Thank you to everyone that I had the pleasure to work with, good luck! ❤️
— Kamil Szkaradek (@siuhycs) January 22, 2025
Speculation is already swirling around siuhy’s future, as he is regarded as one of the best in-game leaders in the world, known for his tactical acumen and solid synergy with MOUZ players and staff.
At just 22 years old, he is expected to be a sought-after addition for top teams like Team Vitality, FaZe Clan, Team Falcons, and Team Liquid, especially as several veteran IGLs near the twilight of their careers.
Rumours have also emerged that Israeli star Lotan “Spinx” Giladi, currently benched by Vitality, may join MOUZ.
If confirmed, Spinx would provide much-needed firepower, but the team would still need to address the long-term leadership role, as Brollan’s transition to IGL is untested.
This roster shakeup represents a pivotal moment for MOUZ, as they navigate a challenging start to the 2025 season while aiming to maintain their status as one of the world’s top teams.
MOUZ roster for IEM Katowice
- Ádám “torzsi” Torzsás
- Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo
- Ludvig “Brollan” Brolin
- Dorian “xertioN” Berman
- Adrian “xelex” Vincze (IEM Katowice stand-in)
- Coach: Dennis “sycrone” Nielsen
— MOUZ (@mousesports) January 22, 2025