Lotan “Spinx” Giladi has officially joined MOUZ, marking the end of his brief stint on Vitality’s bench. His arrival comes after the unexpected benching of Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek, a move that caught many by surprise.
The Israeli rifler departs Vitality after spending over two years with the French organization, where he played a pivotal role in securing seven major trophies, including the BLAST Paris Major. His performances earned him a spot on HLTV’s Top 20 Players of the Year list on three occasions, with his highest ranking being No. 5 in 2023.
Despite his contributions, Spinx found himself sidelined towards the end of 2024 as Vitality struggled to maintain its dominance. Midway through the season, he had already expressed interest in exploring new opportunities but ultimately remained with the team, contributing to their IEM Cologne victory before the year closed.
As the offseason progressed, it appeared that Spinx would have to wait for his next chance, but MOUZ’s internal shakeup provided him with an immediate opportunity. Following differences in team vision, the organization made adjustments to its lineup, and Spinx is expected to replace Ludvig “Brollan” Brolin in the lurker role, as the Swede shifts into a leadership position.
His anticipated debut is set for PGL Cluj-Napoca, running from February 14-23, where he is expected to play his first official matches in a MOUZ jersey.
With Spinx’s addition, MOUZ now consists of:
Hungary – Ádám “torzsi” Torzsás
Israel – Dorian “xertioN” Berman
Finland – Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo
Sweden – Ludvig “Brollan” Brolin
Israel – Lotan “Spinx” Giladi
Denmark – Dennis “sycrone” Nielsen (coach)
