With the next CS:GO major, ESL One Cologne 2015, just around the corner, there is one team that stands out – the German line-up from Mousesports. They are the only team representing Germany in this major tournament. Even though Mousesports only got the spot as a “Legend” because they added three players from the successful PENTA line-up, they are a team that can compete at a high level and upset the best teams in the world.
After going through several roster changes, Mousesports finally found a line-up where every player can speak German and can compete internationally.
The Line-Up
1. Fatih “gob b” Dayik: The in-game leader of Mousesports, gob b, benefits from the full German line-up as he can now exploit his full potential in calling. He is known for his tactical mastermind and ability to counter opponents’ strategies. However, he has weaknesses when it comes to fragging.
2. Chris “chrisJ” de Jong: ChrisJ has been with Mousesports since October 2013 and is known for his excellent AWPing skills. He is also skilled in rifling and is famous for his Scout.
3. Johannes “nex” Maget: Nex is considered one of the best riflers in the world. He has shown great improvement since joining Mousesports and is now one of the best players in Germany and the world.
4. Denis “denis” Howell & Timo “Spiidi” Richter: Denis and Spiidi have played together for most of their careers in CS:GO. They are known for their supportive playstyle and occasionally have strong performances.
Recent Results
Mousesports had some success in recent tournaments, such as Gfinity Summer Masters #1 and CEVO Pro Season 7, where they made it to the semifinals but got eliminated.
Expectations
Mousesports has high expectations for ESL One Cologne 2015. Their goal is to reach the top 8 and possibly make it to the semifinals. They have the advantage of having many German fans cheering for them.
Overall, Mousesports has been improving and performing well in LAN events. They have a strong map pool and can compete with the best teams. Even if they don’t perform well in ESL One Cologne, they are a team to watch out for in future tournaments.
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