Lucaozy replaces brnz4n on MIBR

24-9-2024 18:28

After two previous attempts to sign the 1.21-rated rifler failed, MIBR have got their man.

The 22-year-old was first linked with MIBR at the end of 2022

Lucas "⁠Lucaozy⁠" Neves has completed his move to MIBR and will take Breno "⁠brnz4n⁠" Poletto's place on the starting five, confirming a September 4 Dust2.com.br report.

Fluxo, meanwhile, have drafted in Guilherme "⁠piriajr⁠" Barbosa as Lucaozy's replacement.

Lucaozy was first linked with MIBR at the end of 2022 before a second approach, with an offer of $280,000, also failed in May 2024.

Nearly two years later, MIBR pushed the signing over the line and were quick to poke fun at the difficulty behind the signing: "Forget about the buyout, I'm at the end of my contract," Lucaozy joked in the announcement video. "The values are totally different. Let's be happy again, just like when I carried [MIBR coach nak] in DETONA."

drop on seeing Lucaozy report: "I woke up and was like 'BIT, nak, what the f**k is this'"

The move may have been a long time coming but reports of Lucaozy's arrival still surprised MIBR IGL André "⁠drop⁠" Abreu.

"I won't lie, I don't know anything," drop said during MIBR's underdog run to ESL Pro League's semi-finals. "I just woke up and there was 'MIBR are talking with Lucaozy,' and I was like 'BIT, nak, what the fuck is this.'"

The challenge for MIBR and their new IGL — drop only took over the captaincy from Raphael "⁠exit⁠" Lacerda in August — will now be to integrate the considerable firepower of Lucaozy without upsetting the structure that has put MIBR above FURIA as the second highest-ranked Brazilian team.

Added difficulty comes from the fact that Lucaozy shares nearly all of his T-side spacetaking Fluxo roles with Felipe "⁠insani⁠" Yuji, although the CT fit is better should drop return to his old anchor roles.

MIBR are in action later today in a best-of-two against Imperial, before attention turns to the November Shanghai Americas RMR.

Date	Matches
ESL Challenger League Season 48 South America
07/10/2024	Imperial 00:00 MIBR	Match
07/10/2024	MIBR 01:00 Imperial	Match

MIBR are now:

Raphael "⁠exit⁠" Lacerda
Rafael "⁠saffee⁠" Costa
Lucas "⁠Lucaozy⁠" Neves
André "⁠drop⁠" Abreu
Felipe "⁠insani⁠" Yuji

Renato "⁠nak⁠" Nakano (coach)

Breno "⁠brnz4n⁠" Poletto (benched)

undeserved for brnz4n

2024-09-24 18:29

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nah he was ass gyazo.com/d3a3219119cf4b91789f8eae0c7dcb..

2024-09-24 18:31

I agree

2024-09-24 18:39

W for Mibr

2024-09-24 18:40

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Please Legacy save art

2024-09-24 20:53

his recent performance very much warrants this move

2024-09-24 19:30

LMAO WHY Astralis level management from mibr

2024-09-24 18:30

Because Lucaozy is better than brnz4n and can be integrated well role-wise within the team. brnz4n had an excellent last dance with the team, considering how far they went at EPL, but, still, it was notorious that he was underperforming and as clear as day that he was the weak link of the team. Considering MIBR's momentum and the high they've just achieved, maybe now it's as opportune of a moment to make this change as any, if they manage to carry this momentum and hype through to this slightly revamped line-up

2024-09-24 18:38

Ok mr. internet explorer

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It was released an hour ago 😭

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Wasn't it on transfers list since this morning? maybe im tweaking, but just saying

2024-09-24 18:34

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Idk bro it's hard to tell now X is banned in Brazil, the youtube video was 1h ago at least, and it's been quite a busy day :D

2024-09-24 18:35

if so, then sorry :D

2024-09-24 18:36

Brazil's lack of access to X/Twitter really hampering you guys' ability of keeping track of these changes, right? Lol 😭

my 'refresh twitter' school of journalism is failing me, badly

Well, if I may, I'm not sure if you're aware of this but most if not all of the major Brazilian teams are also on Bluesky right now. So you can try to follow those moves from there.

2024-09-24 19:22

bad move

2 moves away from tournament contenders, I think. possibly.

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Who would you also replace and with whom?

I think mainly saffee and exit, but not necessarily 100% either way, since exit came from a role swap (so he's still getting used) and I don't believe there's anything that isn't a sidegrade from saffee himself in SA at the moment, at least from my limited exposure by watching them on international events the thing is that saffee isn't a superstar AWPer (usually, either way), and exit's firepower might not be enough. they might need a move like -exit +noway or some prospect from SA FPL or whatever you play down there. someone who, you know, clicks heads, hard. and in saffee's case, give him a red bull sponsorship or something. I believe that if he steps up individually, even 20% or so, it should be enough. this team could eventually win on rifling firepower alone, but it depends on what route they decide to take. possibly drop too, though in his case I wouldn't be able to even give a coherent idea on who to take instead. so I limited it to a scope where the idea doesn't sound ridiculous/outlandish.

2024-09-24 18:41

I read all of this and it literally sounds like you're saying, "cut them all, just keep insani." I know that's not what you're saying, I just thought it was funny. I agree with your assessments for the record.

2024-09-24 19:35

2 moves from tournament contenders 2 + the 1 move that already happened + maybe 1 more with drop Also agree but funny way to say disband

2024-09-24 19:42

No way drop is actually doing fine as IGL now. Exit has performed better, its just Saffee is a bit inconsistent. He had a killer couple games but if he was like that all the time it'd be easy tournament contention.

2024-09-24 20:03

You made reasonable points, specially considering you're not from SA. I tend to disagree, though. exit's really good on his native, passive lurker roles. He can be truly spectacular given enough time and space for him to perform. At least I believe so. And saffee's not the flashiest awper, but he's a safe pair of hands (huh) when it comes to wielding the big green. He's consistent and has the occasional superstar showing. And drop has just showed incredible potential from his first tournament as IGL. I'm all for giving him a chance of becoming a respected leader. I think modern CS has cemented the idea that the team synergy and role-minded approach can yield elite results. Just look at NAVI! No real incredible superstar, just incredibly good, tactical-minded and role-counscious teamplay. I'm hoping MIBR's pursuing this approach atm. If anything, BIT's the best candidate of being the Brazilian version of b1ad3, and forms a hell of a duo with nak's exultant energy.

2024-09-24 19:38

To add on drop as igl: I feel like mibr as an org has a "correct" way of managing. Hire good staff, give structure and make them play the meta. I'd say drop should be a good pick as he was forged in this very system. No internet drama, no balling out and being flashy during games. Just do what you're suposed to the best of your abilites.

2024-09-24 19:50

-drop ASAP

👆 has not watched a single game of MIBR in the last 3 months

2024-09-24 19:37

0/8

2024-09-24 20:05

Hope for brnz4n's sake that he doesn't have an astronomical buyout

GUD

nt drop.

2024-09-24 18:33

Anyone who thinks this is a bad move doesn't pay attention

next step is -exit

He is yet to find the exit.

meds + therapy + reported

flag + flair, seek help.

flag?

2024-09-24 19:28

meds

2024-09-24 18:58

flair + flag + meds

2024-09-25 02:48

name + flair + flag

2024-09-25 13:32

because he thought he was the one getting kicked lmao

2024-09-24 20:13

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Still doesn't make sense that an org is going forward with trying to get a player and the players themselves are the last ones to know. I feel like this is a must have conversation with the team before anything else.

2024-09-24 20:31

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Although I don't disagree entirely, they're just being professional from a business perspective.

2024-09-24 21:42

If they cared most about their business it would only be professional if they addressed it with the team though.

2024-09-24 21:44

Maybe maybe not. I see your point, but that's not how it goes down mostly. McDonalds management wouldn't discuss with their staff if they wanted to replace a cashier who's not keeping up with the demmand. I know this is an esports team and not a fast food chain but it still goes.

2024-09-24 21:48

lucaozy has been nuking t2 and brnz4n is not playing well for his roles which line up decently with lucaozy this is a good move overall as long as the vibes are still good and everyone gets along.

Stats-wise it should work out well, but the way that this has been handled, going behind players' backs and everything.... Idk. I really hope it works out, but I think this should serve as a lesson to the managers at mibr on how to NOT handle a player change.

2024-09-25 03:50

agreed, that is a good point.

2024-09-25 03:55

2024-09-25 04:04

seeing that gamertag gave me a migraine and the lucaozy addition is hype, win win

2024-09-24 18:37

piria is better than lucaozy, the time will show it

Just need to see Insani on Furia now. That kid can save them

nice!

2024-09-24 18:45

it might take a while for them to figure out the new roles and positions as it was for Pain and Snow, but I do think it's a good move and that they will end up better than they currently are

I believe it too. Lets hope Lucaozy can deliver good performance in high tier events.

2024-09-25 08:38

Lucaozy is solid rifler and still 22, great pickup

2024-09-24 18:48

2024-09-24 18:51

Big upgrade

exit go play lottery

2024-09-24 19:00

good move, i remember him giving some insane headshots from deagle 2 years ago :D:D

2024-09-24 19:03

Welp, I don’t like LUCAOZY SPECIFICALLY IN MIBR, but okay, we’ll see…

2024-09-24 19:05

2024-09-24 19:13

Lucaozy finally saved from Fluxo limbo hopefully this is a powerful upgrade

2024-09-24 19:17

2024-09-24 20:17

FINALLY! SO HAPPY TO SEE ONE OF MY FAVORITE BRAZILIANS GETTING ON A FAIR BRAZILIAN TEAM!!!

2024-09-24 20:38

2024-09-24 20:57

Definitely an improvement over brnz4n who has been absolute ass, now its a matter of him actually delivering against top international oposition (or being the 20th overhyped brazillian player dropping 1.3+ for local titles but 1.05 against tier 3 NA)

2024-09-24 23:00

from vsm friend to the second best team in the region. congrats lucaozy

2024-09-24 23:18

mibr just like pain, playing good and disban

2024-09-24 23:55

wdym? they swap one player. Last transfer was over a year ago.

2024-09-25 08:43

Finally

2024-09-25 00:35

Lucaozy goat 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

2024-09-25 00:57

unfair, the boy managed to qualify for the major, and now he won't be able to play anymore

2024-09-25 03:09

This was the final piece they needed to break into top 10

2024-09-25 04:03

seems kinda impulsive to just up and change the roster after such a deep run

2024-09-25 06:28

Yeh, but brn4n hasn't been delivering lately. Late changes was IGL that now is drop and exit got his old roles back and both had improvements, good run for the team. + brnz4n was the weak link and Lucaozy has always been in MIBRs radar.

2024-09-25 08:54