The German organization BIG has announced significant changes to its CS2 roster. After 1319 days with the team, Karim “Krimbo” Moussa leaves the active lineup, while the role of the new in-game leader (IGL) passes to Lukas “FreeZe” Hegmann, who previously played for BIG Academy. In addition, Johannes “tabseN” Wodarz will change his role within the lineup, marking the end of his six-year era of leadership.
ESSENCE OF BIG’S ROSTER CHANGES
The decision was made following joint discussions between the club’s management, coaching staff, and players themselves. In an official statement, BIG thanked Krimbo for his contribution to the team’s growth and emphasized that his departure was the result of a “mutual decision” rather than an internal conflict. “Karim was an integral part of our history. We are grateful for everything he has done for BIG and wish him success in his future career,” the organization’s statement reads.
After 1319 days and a joint decision between @KrimboCS and us we decided to move him out of the active roster.
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He has been an integral part of our history and words can't say how thankful we are for his contributions.@FreeZe_csgo will take his place and act as the new IGL of… pic.twitter.com/ytoozBurx7
— BIG (@BIGCLANgg) October 12, 2025
FREEZE — THE NEW FACE OF BIG’S IN-GAME LEADERSHIP
FreeZe replaces Krimbo after rising rapidly through the organization over the past year — from an academy player to assistant coach, and now to captain of the main roster. He has been entrusted with rebuilding the team’s game structure and reshaping communication within the lineup. This is a bold step for the organization, as FreeZe only debuted professionally in 2024 but quickly earned a reputation as a strategic and disciplined player.
THE END OF THE TABSEN AND KRIMBO ERA
For tabseN, this marks the conclusion of a six-year period as the in-game leader, during which he became the symbol of BIG and the core of its system. From now on, the veteran will focus on his individual form and mentoring young players, remaining the “brain” of the team but without the captain’s duties. For Krimbo, however, this change could be an opportunity for a fresh start — either within BIG or elsewhere in Europe. Over the years, he has become one of the most consistent players on the German scene, ensuring that interest in him will undoubtedly be high.
UPDATED BIG ROSTER:
- Johannes “tabseN” Wodarz
- Jon “JDC” de Castro
- David “prosus” Hesse
- Gleb “gr1ks” Gazin
- Lukas “FreeZe” Hegmann (IGL)
- Sebastian “xenn” Hoch (coach)
- Germany Marcel “hyped” Köhn (benched)
- Germany Karim “Krimbo” Moussa (benched)
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CONTEXT — BIG SEEK A PATH TO REBUILDING
The year 2025 has been one of the most challenging in BIG’s modern history. The team failed to maintain a foothold among the top squads, dropped out of the Valve Regional Standings, and their LAN performances fell below expectations. Third place at the Urban Riga Open was their best result in the second half of the year.
The organization had already begun a restructuring process — it was previously confirmed that Gleb “gr1ks” Gazin would join the main lineup, replacing Marcel “hyped” Köhn, who moved to the bench. The appointment of FreeZe is the logical continuation of this rebuild.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR BIG
BIG are entering a new era, focusing on youth and internal development. FreeZe is set to become the symbol of a new approach — greater flexibility and less static play. tabseN remains a key mentor, while the organization aims to regain stability and return to the HLTV Top 30.
