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MOUZ extends contract with xertioN

MOUZ is happy to announce the multi-year contract extension of Dorian "xertioN" Berman, a standout player for their Counter-Strike team and a product of the esteemed MOUZ NXT academy program. This agreement not only secures a key player for the future but also highlights MOUZ successful player development pipeline.

xertioN’s journey with MOUZ is a testament to the organization’s dedication to fostering young talent. He embarked on this path by joining MOUZ NXT on June 18, 2021, at just 16 years old, quickly making his mark within the academy program. His exceptional skills and unwavering dedication as an aggressive rifler became apparent early on, impressing both fans and his coaching staff. After a year of consistent growth and strong performances in MOUZ NXT, xertioN earned a well-deserved promotion to the main MOUZ roster on August 26, 2022. Since joining the main team, xertioN has solidified his position as a core player.

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MOUZ NXT: A Proven Development Pipeline

His journey highlights the effectiveness of the MOUZ NXT program in identifying, nurturing, and elevating young talent to the highest level of competition. This success is further emphasized by Jan Dominicus, CBDO of MOUZ, who stated, “Dorian’s long-term renewal is a clear sign that players believe in the vision and potential of MOUZ. He is a key player who has attracted interest from several top teams, so it’s a great achievement for our organization that a player of his caliber has chosen to commit long-term to our project. We are also incredibly proud that xertioN, who developed through our academy, believes that MOUZ is the best place for his career going forward. We will continue to work hard to ensure that this is the best decision for all parties by striving for continued success and winning trophies.”

xertioN: “I’m super grateful and excited to continue my journey”

In 2024, xertioN’s stellar performance earned him a debut appearance at #14 on HLTV’s Top 20 Players of the Year list, a significant achievement recognizing his impact on the global Counter-Strike scene. Throughout his tenure with MOUZ, xertioN has consistently demonstrated his value, becoming known as a vocal and intelligent player in-game.

Looking ahead to the future with MOUZ, xertioN shared his enthusiasm, saying, “I’m super grateful and excited to continue my journey here in MOUZ. I hope to achieve all my individual goals this year and help the team reach new heights.”

With xertioN’s contract extended, MOUZ is now focused on ESL Pro League Season 21. The team is currently preparing to compete against the world’s best in Stockholm, Sweden.

XERTION CAREER STATISTICS

RATING: 1.12
MAPS PLAYED: 596
MAPS WON: 62.9%
CLUTCHES: 147
ACES: 12
Dorian "xertioN" Berman
Reach new heights
“I’m super grateful and excited to continue my journey here in MOUZ. I hope to achieve all my individual goals this year and help the team reach new heights.”
Jan Dominicus
He is a key player
“Dorian's long-term renewal is a clear sign that players believe in the vision and potential of MOUZ. He is a key player who has attracted interest from several top teams, so it’s a great achievement for our organization that a player of his caliber has chosen to commit long-term to our project. We are also incredibly proud that xertioN, who developed through our academy, believes that MOUZ is the best place for his career going forward. We will continue to work hard to ensure that this is the best decision for all parties by striving for continued success and winning trophies.”