b0RUP to replace KRIMZ for Europe MRQ

KRIMZ is set to step back from the squad due to "personal reasons."

b0RUP has recently been playing alongside birdfromsky and Keoz in WildLotus

fnatic have announced that Johannes "⁠b0RUP⁠" Borup will stand in for Freddy "⁠KRIMZ⁠" Johansson during the team's campaign in BLAST.tv Austin Major Europe Regional Qualifier. This news confirms a recent report by Dust2.dk.

In their announcement fnatic said that KRIMZ would not be playing due to "personal reasons," and that they would "continue to evaluate Krimz's long-term future within fnatic CS2." Dust2.dk's earlier report said that the future of the lineup would depend on their results.

The news comes amidst a poor run of form for KRIMZ, who is averaging a 0.94 rating thus far in 2025, serving as fnatic's worst performer by far outside of IGL Rodion "⁠fear⁠" Smyk.

Beyond a run to second in CCT Europe Series 19, fnatic have endured a quiet start to the year. They failed to progress through qualifiers for PGL Bucharest and PGL Astana, and have struggled for deep runs in CCT events. In response to this form, fnatic opted to sign Dmytro "⁠jambo⁠" Semera.

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fnatic replace Burmylov with jambo

b0RUP arrives in fnatic after a stint with WildLotus, with whom he competed in the PGL Astana qualifiers. Prior to that b0RUP had been bouncing between teams after his short-term deal at Sashi expired. The Dane's last long-term team was Astralis, who he departed early in 2024.

The 25-year-old will reunite with ex-Astralis teammates Benjamin "⁠blameF⁠" Bremer and Peter "⁠casle⁠" Ardenskjold in fnatic, who were his former IGL and coach respectively.

fnatic's lineup for the Europe regional qualifier is:

Denmark Benjamin "⁠blameF⁠" Bremer
Ukraine Rodion "⁠fear⁠" Smyk
Slovakia Matúš "⁠MATYS⁠" Šimko
Ukraine Dmytro "⁠jambo⁠" Semera
Denmark Johannes "⁠b0RUP⁠" Borup

Denmark Peter "⁠casle⁠" Ardenskjold (coach)

Slovakia Matúš 'MATYS' Šimko
Matúš 'MATYS' Šimko
Age:
22
Team:
Rating 1.0:
1.09
Maps played:
837
KPR:
0.77
DPR:
0.71
Ukraine Dmytro 'jambo' Semera
Dmytro 'jambo' Semera
Age:
20
Team:
Rating 1.0:
1.11
Maps played:
457
KPR:
0.74
DPR:
0.63
Sweden Freddy 'KRIMZ' Johansson
Freddy 'KRIMZ' Johansson
Age:
30
Team:
Rating 1.0:
1.03
Maps played:
2278
KPR:
0.69
DPR:
0.63
Denmark Johannes 'b0RUP' Borup
Johannes 'b0RUP' Borup
Age:
25
Team:
Rating 1.0:
1.00
Maps played:
1788
KPR:
0.68
DPR:
0.67
Ukraine Rodion 'fear' Smyk
Rodion 'fear' Smyk
Age:
24
Team:
Rating 1.0:
0.95
Maps played:
730
KPR:
0.63
DPR:
0.65
Denmark Benjamin 'blameF' Bremer
Benjamin 'blameF' Bremer
Age:
27
Team:
Rating 1.0:
1.16
Maps played:
1374
KPR:
0.77
DPR:
0.60
#1
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
World psykotyko
finally tier2?
2025-04-11 12:14
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fnatic found a way to downgrade from KRIMZ
2025-04-11 12:14
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#3
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
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Taiwan iloviz
-KRIMZ ok, but + b0rup ?????
2025-04-11 12:15
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1 reply
me when I definitely read the article:
2025-04-11 13:07
12
is this guy alive?
2025-04-11 12:15
6
Add JKS
2025-04-11 12:15
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12 replies
Would actually have been pretty sick
2025-04-11 12:31
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10 replies
"Sick" hltv.org/matches/2348421/big-vs-complexi.. BlameF + JKS = Hell no
2025-04-11 13:32
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#44
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
Liechtenstein Kindafriendly
2021. Ok brother :D
2025-04-11 13:51
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2 replies
Bad for sure. 2 passive playes in CS2. Amazing work, lmao
2025-04-11 15:38
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1 reply
they have 2 agressive players to fix the balance
2025-04-12 21:17
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big with xantares was top5 itw, bad comparison but role wise yes they are overlapping, blamef can be the entry though, enough statfarming for him, its only been what like his whole career hes done that?
2025-04-11 15:37
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1 reply
He is more agressive but still incredibly passive.
2025-04-11 15:38
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#71
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
woxic | 
Poland Avantu
TBH no shame in loosing to Xantares and topfragging Tabsen lmao
2025-04-12 21:20
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2 ultra passive players.. not really very sick
2025-04-11 22:48
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In context to the level that fnatic are playing at yes kinda, they would have a pretty good roster of players + fear, matys and jambo arent exactly passive so 2 passive players that play entirely different roles shouldnt be a big problem. I also think blame being passive is overexaggerated, if you watch his recent games on fnatic its not what people make it out to be
2025-04-12 00:32
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#68
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Chad Journalism
I agree with the latter point, dude has been sent on entry duty a lot more often here lately. Probably a reason behind his numbers not being as crazy
2025-04-12 11:42
0
Too expensive
2025-04-11 13:50
0
#6
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Jesus | 
Kazakhstan yTuHbIe_ucTopuu
fnatic signs 1 washed player for 1 great player
2025-04-11 12:15
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b0rup 1 stint at Sashi krimz 0 stints at Sashi who’s great now?
2025-04-11 12:43
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4 replies
#50
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Denmark bewtonix
B0rup 1 power ligaen wins KRIMZ 0 power ligaen wins Who's great now?
2025-04-11 15:35
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3 replies
#55
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Russia moonEEK!
KRIMZ 1 bald B0rup 0 bald (at least yet) who’s great now?
2025-04-11 15:56
12
2 replies
cmon man you gotta give borup at least half :((
2025-04-11 16:08
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#72
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
Denmark Triizz
probably only a matter of minutes now
2025-04-14 11:58
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#45
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Cuba Dyabolic
“Great player” who can’t even hit 1.00 in tier 2 btw. But go on.
2025-04-11 14:55
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#47
Faceit level 9  | 
Jesus | 
Kazakhstan yTuHbIe_ucTopuu
-signs fear signs burmylov -signs jambo signs borup
2025-04-11 15:27
1
1 reply
bro both burmy and b0rup are temporary signings. they will not join the roster
2025-04-12 16:13
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#7
Faceit level 10  | 
Czech Republic starycs
rain is the only warrior now
2025-04-11 12:16
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#54
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Estonia EquitaS
Also devve
2025-04-11 15:45
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How is it possible to downgrade for even worse than KRIMZ? Im in full shock, out of all the players possible to choose from, u pick b0rup.... this org has got some NiP jail agent behind the scenes pulling the strings my god
2025-04-11 12:16
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out of all people you pick up bumrup
2025-04-11 12:16
3
fnatic should've brought also jackasmo from PassionUA
2025-04-11 12:17
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#11
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Nepal ekadeshma
jambo will carry fnatic
2025-04-11 12:17
2
1 reply
to bottom
2025-04-11 12:42
3
Botrup ah ah ah ah bye bye fnatic
2025-04-11 12:21
0
#13
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Kazakhstan Shingis2kk
it doesnt matter if its donk or b0rup on your team,blameF will find his way to bait them
2025-04-11 12:24
3
#14
Faceit level 10 Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
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Chad maatsa
MASTERCLASS. I didn't believe it was possibly but Fnatic did it. They downgraded from 50 year old KRIMZ. E: nevermind, it seems that KRIMZ has decided to sit out the MRQ due to personal issues
2025-04-11 12:26
1
krimz is not in form since few months already, but in what world would you replace him with b0RUP, like cmon you just signed fear and jambo for near 1mln$ and then you decide to add b0rup seems like fnatic management will never make smart moves
2025-04-11 12:31
2
4 replies
#16
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Slovakia GloryMole
They said they are broke after their last purchase. Probably meant it..
2025-04-11 12:28
1
3 replies
just sign any prospect at this point will be even cheaper and potentially better, surely not worse
2025-04-11 12:31
1
1 reply
#42
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Slovakia GloryMole
Signing esports star n0rb3r7 would be better... He should be almost free
2025-04-11 13:49
2
sounds like bros need to play some cct's to farm some cash
2025-04-11 12:48
0
mid for mid in what fucking world is this a good choice
2025-04-11 12:29
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#19
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Russia Lessix
ahh
2025-04-11 12:31
0
#21
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
Sweden skorpan
Krimz serving as blameF's bait and taking all the shit roles and positions is finally over! Please join a real team and show them how good u actually are.
2025-04-11 12:31
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Krimz still better than most player in his roles, he is leaving for personal reasons explain why his was out form But bring in borup i just tier 2 move to be honest fnatic is dead in cs No money
2025-04-11 12:36
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#23
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Korea garukno
krimz pregnant, check HLTV
2025-04-11 12:37
8
people in comments think that buying a player is like playing a fantasy game LMAO
2025-04-11 12:38
3
#25
siuhy | 
Poland frckk
gg fnatic 0-3
2025-04-11 12:39
0
Absolute cinema downgrade ,congrats! Insane that a team like fnc can find a downgrade xD Borup in big 2025 💔🥀
2025-04-11 12:42
2
Why are people surprised? Casle is fnatics coach, he worked with borup in the past and thinks he can fill for krimz, it's a temporary move at least for now so there's not that many options
2025-04-11 12:44
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#31
Faceit level 3  | 
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Finland VAROKARHU
why are they replacing krimz with a worse player
2025-04-11 12:50
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#32
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
Other Damentoon
What an absolute banger move. Just when you think Fnatic can't do worse, they somehow surprise us with this braindead decision.
2025-04-11 12:55
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#33
F1KU | 
France d0py
Freddy come bakk!
2025-04-11 12:57
1
any one but borup?
2025-04-11 12:58
0
okish standin
2025-04-11 13:02
0
#36
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Brazil 4vengerr
girlfriend problem F career
2025-04-11 13:05
1
b0.9RUP its so over
2025-04-11 13:13
0
#39
Faceit level 7  | 
device | 
Spain mavericko19
And were talking about nepotism in G2 This is another level haha
2025-04-11 13:19
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#41
Faceit level 10  | 
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Cayman Islands LasMedicinas
How many times hltv to post this?
2025-04-11 13:36
0
Stupid organization. You can always surpass yourself. The manager must definitely be Jim Carrey.
2025-04-11 15:07
0
#48
gamble | 
Scotland tr@c
Falcons should have signed him
2025-04-11 15:30
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#49
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Haiti donkerino
xdddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd
2025-04-11 15:30
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#57
Faceit level 8  | 
DZ | 
Algeria SilverQuick
Fnatic will always be Swedish ^^,
2025-04-11 16:43
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#58
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Taiwan Arkam47
Respect but should have been sadly..
2025-04-11 18:03
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#59
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Korea syjeon
Why... why b0RUP out of all the players available?
2025-04-11 19:15
0
End of an era. Good luck king.
2025-04-11 22:09
0
krimz going to vitality
2025-04-11 22:17
0
KING OF KINGS
2025-04-11 22:37
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#63
Faceit level 10  | 
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United Arab Emirates dailyabyss
-fraud +fraud
2025-04-11 22:41
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#66
Faceit level 4  | 
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Israel mcnamaras_EEEdiots
man this org... borup is an emergency replacement but still wtf is this team
2025-04-12 01:40
0
Looked alright before but now...
2025-04-12 03:26
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"The news comes amidst a poor run of form for KRIMZ, who is averaging a 0.94 rating thus far in 2025" farmed by the ratings vampire baitF. fear's career is over if he stays with fnatic for more than half a year.
2025-04-14 12:08
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