BIG also known as Berlin International Gaming is a German esports organization formed by the former NRG players Fatih “gob b” Dayik, Nikola “LEGIJA” Ninić and Johannes “tabseN” Wodarz. It expanded into Valorant in July 2020. As the cornerstone and team captain of their line-up arrived an already familiar face, Fatih “gob b” Dayik. A legendary name in Counter-Strike, gob b brought over his expertise and leadership to build and refine Valorant talent into a world-class team.
Some of Germany's finest are coming to the #VCT.
Please welcome @luckeRRR_ and @musashival to #BIGValorant! 🔥
📰 https://t.co/pv3arIn8AE pic.twitter.com/iT5c9woP9J
— BIG (@BIGCLANgg) May 11, 2022
Joining him on the roster as sniper was Alexander “alexRr” Frisch, another household name in German esports. Finding a new home in Valorant, alexRr has already awed fans with his highlights and in-game prowess.
Who Will Join BIG Clan For VCT EMEA?
BIG has brought in Alessio “musashi” Xhaferi and Niels “luckeRRR” Jasiek to complete their roster for Stage 2.
Team BIG participated in VCT EMEA Stage 1, but a winless record sent them down to relegation. They secured their spot back in the groups for Stage 2 by defeating Anonymo Mentos and Surreal Esports in the promotion tournament.
Despite their success, BIG still made changes to the roster. CS: GO veteran Fatih “gob b” Dayik returned to CS: GO as a coach, and BIG made further changes in Valorant by benching Kasper “Kaspe” Timonen from their active roster.
Musashi found success with a Rebels Gaming roster that took first place in the Spanish Regional League. They advanced to the promotion tournament where they fell one match short of facing BIG for the final qualification slot.
luckeRRR played for several high-profile EMEA teams including Ninjas in Pyjamas in 2020 and Alliance starting at the beginning of 2021. Alliance participated in the Northern European Regional League after failing to qualify for VCT Stage 1, but they were eliminated in the playoffs.
BIG are now:
- Karel “Twisten” Ašenbrener
- Alessio “musashi” Xhaferi
- Nico “Obnoks” Garczarczyk
- Ceyhun “AslaN” Aslan
- Niels “luckeRRR” Jasiek
- Jiri “KUNDIKUNDI” Honkala (Head coach)
BIG has been placed into Group B for Stage 2. Their first match is on May 14 against Team Liquid. They will be having a huge fan following coming into this event as they performed well in the last event. With 2 massive changes, the team will expect to get results. But at the last moment change might result in a decline.
We can only wait and wish them the best!
Also Read- VCT EMEA Stage 2 Groups Announced
