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German esports organisation MOUZ has revealed its brand-new Dota 2 roster, and it’s packed with some familiar names. After cutting nearly its entire lineup earlier this month, the team has rebuilt around captain Melchior “Seleri” Hillenkamp, adding top-tier talent like Remco “Crystallis” Arets and veteran midlaner Nai Zheng “MidOne” Yeik.

The roster announcement comes just days after MOUZ released Kiyal “Kami” Tayirov, Azel “Abed” Yusop, Nicholas “zeal” Lim, and Marcel “Ekki” Hołowienko. Seleri, who joined back in April 2025, is the only returning member, highlighting MOUZ’s commitment to building around his leadership and experience.

MOUZ’s new Dota 2 roster:

  • Remco “Crystallis” Arets
  • Nai Zheng “MidOne” Yeik
  • Miroslav “BOOM” Bičan
  • Daniyal “Yamich” Lazebnyy
  • Melchior “Seleri” Hillenkamp (Captain)
  • ImmortalFaith – Coach

Experience and star power

Crystallis joins MOUZ on loan from Tundra Esports, just two days after being moved to their inactive roster. The Dutch carry had a consistent 2025 season with several podium finishes, though his campaign ended with a 7th–8th place run at The International 2025. Despite that, he remains one of Europe’s most reliable carries and brings valuable experience to the new lineup.

MidOne, meanwhile, is hoping to reignite his career. Best known for his dominant years with Team Secret between 2018 and 2019, he collected three Major titles during that time. His recent stints with OG and Team SMG didn’t quite hit the same highs, but his signing with MOUZ offers a chance for a fresh resurgence.

Joining them are BOOM and Yamich, both with previous Team Secret ties. BOOM first made a name for himself with Gaimin Gladiators in 2022, helping them top the Western European DPC, while Yamich impressed during a strong 2023 with Secret and a standout performance as a stand-in for Nigma Galaxy at DreamLeague Season 26.

On the sidelines, coach ImmortalFaith continues to provide strategic depth after joining MOUZ in 2024, bringing years of experience from his time with Nigma Galaxy and Gaimin Gladiators.

Building around Seleri

There’s little doubt this roster has been shaped around Seleri, who remains one of the most respected captains in the scene. With three Major titles, two TI runner-up finishes, and a Riyadh Masters win under his belt, his presence brings stability and leadership to the squad.

The organisation’s renewed push into Dota 2 signals a long-term commitment after years of inconsistent involvement. MOUZ originally entered the scene back in 2011 but has only recently stepped back into the spotlight, reshaping its roster multiple times across 2024 and 2025 in search of a winning formula.

Already in action

The new lineup isn’t wasting any time. MOUZ has already begun competing in the DreamLeague Season 27 open qualifier, the first event of the ESL Pro Tour 2025/2026 season. With US$1 million on the line, the tournament runs from December 10 to 21 and features 24 teams from around the globe. If MOUZ makes it through, they’ll face heavyweights like OG, Natus Vincere, and Virtus.pro in the closed qualifier.

It’s a bold new era for MOUZ, and with a roster full of proven names, fans will be keeping a close eye on whether this squad can translate its potential into big results on the international stage.