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FaZe Clan have confirmed the signing of 21-year-old Jakub “jcobbb” Pietruszewski, bringing fresh firepower and youth into a roster that’s been under pressure to rediscover its old form. The move sees the young Polish rifler arrive from Betclic Apogee, stepping onto the tier-one stage for the first time.

The timing couldn’t be clearer, FaZe are coming off a rough run with early exits at IEM Cologne, BLAST Bounty Season 2, and the Esports World Cup (EWC). Those results pushed the organisation to make changes, starting with the benching of Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski, who never quite managed to spark the team despite solid individual numbers. Looking for answers, FaZe have now turned to a player who’s been steadily climbing the Counter-Strike ladder for years.

A Steady Grind to the Top

jcobbb isn’t an overnight success. His journey shows the persistence of a grinder who refused to give up:

  • 2019 – Reached FACEIT Level 10
  • 2020 – Debuted in the Polish Pro League
  • 2022 – Qualified for PPL AMA Pro3
  • 2023 – Joined 9INE, gaining experience against teams like BIG and FORZE
  • 2024 – Signed with Betclic, then earned an invite to FPL
  • 2025 – Now joins FaZe Clan

That consistency has paid off, with FaZe now putting their faith in his raw aim and energy to lift the team back to title-contending status.

Praise From His Former Coach

At Betclic, jcobbb posted a 1.13 rating, proving himself more than capable of holding his own against international competition. His coach, Jędrzej “Bogdan” Rokita, didn’t hold back when asked about his star:

“I gave an interview while signing this roster saying that jcobbb shoots as hard as Twistzz or NiKo. When I saw him in practice… it was incredible. Insane. Like, I haven’t seen anything like that.”

High praise, and big expectations, now follow him into FaZe.

First Taste of the Big Stage

jcobbb’s first brush with top-tier play came at PGL Bucharest with Betclic, where the team upset Astralis and The MongolZ before bowing out to FURIA, Aurora, and FaZe themselves. While his numbers dipped in those losses, he still delivered strong performances in their victories, flashing the potential FaZe clearly believe in.

A New Era for FaZe

This signing does more than just add another name to the lineup. jcobbb’s arrival also lowers FaZe’s average age, which had been the oldest among the world’s top 10 teams. For a roster searching for a spark, youth and energy could be exactly what’s needed.

FaZe’s current roster is now:

  • Finn “karrigan” Andersen
  • Håvard “rain” Nygaard
  • David “frozen” Čerňanský
  • Helvijs “broky” Saukants
  • Jakub “jcobbb” Pietruszewski
  • Filip “NEO” Kubski (coach)