In a move that will undoubtedly shake up the competitive Counter-Strike scene, Lotan “Spinx” Giladi has officially joined MOUZ. The Israeli rifler, renowned for his exceptional aim and impactful playmaking, arrives from Vitality following a successful but ultimately challenging stint with the French giants.
Spinx’s departure from Vitality comes after a period of internal turmoil within the team. Despite achieving significant victories, including the prestigious BLAST Paris Major, the team struggled to maintain consistent dominance in 2024. This led to Spinx exploring other options earlier in the year, though he ultimately remained with Vitality and contributed to their IEM Cologne triumph.
However, as the new competitive season commenced, it became clear that a change of scenery was necessary for Spinx. Fortunately, the recent shake-up within the MOUZ roster, stemming from differing visions for the team’s future, presented an unexpected opportunity for the talented Israeli.
MOUZ, facing internal challenges, sought to reinforce their roster and identified Spinx as the ideal candidate to fill the void left by the benching of in-game leader Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek. Spinx is expected to assume a key role as a rotating lurker, complementing Ludvig “Brollan” Brolin’s transition to captaincy.
While fans eagerly anticipate Spinx’s debut in MOUZ colors, they will have to wait a few weeks. Due to the roster lock for the upcoming IEM Katowice, Spinx will not be eligible to compete in the Polish event. Instead, academy player Adrian “xelex” Vincze will step in as a stand-in. PGL Cluj-Napoca, scheduled for February 14-23, is likely to be the stage for Spinx’s official MOUZ debut.
With Spinx’s addition, the current MOUZ roster now comprises:
- Ádám “torzsi” Torzsás
- Dorian “xertioN” Berman
- Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo
- Ludvig “Brollan” Brolin
- Lotan “Spinx” Giladi
- Dennis “sycrone” Nielsen (coach)
- Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek (benched)
