A legendary era in the history of CS2 has officially come to an end – fnatic announced the parting of ways with Freddy “KRIMZ” Johansson. The Swedish rifler had been with the orange colors since October 2016, spending a whopping 3,511 days with the club. It’s one of the longest and most dedicated partnerships in the history of Counter-Strike, and it’s now finally over after another round of team changes.
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FaZe Clan’s historic rain record stands
Krimz was literally a month away from rewriting the history of Valve’s shooter. The Swede fell just 28 days short of the all-time record held by rain, who played 3,539 days for FaZe Clan. Nevertheless, Freddy’s dedication to his tag has already become a textbook example of esports – such meticulous career management is the envy of many.
Over nearly ten years with the organization, KRIMZ has amassed a vast array of titles, winning:
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Gold at the ESL One Katowice 2015 and ESL One Cologne 2015 Majors (even before his full return to the club);
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Prestigious LAN Cups at ESL ESEA Pro League Season 1 Finals and FACEIT League 2015 Stage 3 Finals;
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Trophies at the Intel Extreme Masters X and IEM XII World Championships;
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First place at the 2017 World Electronic Sports Games, where the team won $800,000.
A Million Dollars in Prize Money and KRIMZ’s Uncertain Future
The last time the Swede lifted a major trophy was at DreamHack Masters Malmö 2019. Since then, fnatic has been turbulent, rumors of instability swirled, and roster changes followed one after another, but the experienced defensive midfielder remained the unwavering anchor of the team. Incidentally, the 30-year-old Swede earned just over $1 million in net prize money during his time with the club. The only question that raises questions is whether this sum justifies his contribution to the team’s media presence and stability. That’s a rhetorical question.
What the scene veteran will do next is still a complete mystery. At his peak, Freddie was considered a model of reliability and composure in clutch situations, so it’s definitely too early to write him off. However, strange times are coming for fnatic itself. The new lineup will be the first in nearly ten years to not feature the familiar KRIMZ moniker. A chapter has closed.
