cadiaN on joining OG: Goal is to Reclaim His Peak Level

cadiaN on joining OG: Goal is to Reclaim His Peak Level

OG’s new in-game leader, Casper “cadiaN” Møller, says his personal focus is to return to the individual standard he knows he can achieve after a challenging transition to Counter-Strike 2. Following a seven-month break after being benched by Astralis, the 30-year-old will take on both the in-game leader and AWP roles for OG, filling the spots left by Christoffer “Chr1zN” Storgaard and Nico “nicoodoz” Tamjidi.

In an interview released by OG, cadiaN admitted that his current form in CS2 hasn’t met his expectations but emphasized his determination to improve: one of his main goals, he said, is to “get back to the individual level” he knows he’s capable of. He also defended the IGL/AWP combination—still rare in CS2—as something that suits his strengths, describing the current OG lineup as a talented young roster that reminds him of his early days with HEROIC.

OG currently sit outside the top tier and still have one roster slot to finalize. cadiaN outlined his short-term priorities as building comfort within roles, improving day-to-day consistency, and letting results follow naturally from that foundation. “No one has higher expectations for me than myself,” he added.

Related Context & Timeline

Why cadiaN was available:
Astralis benched cadiaN in April 2025 after failing to qualify for the BLAST.tv Austin Major. The decision came after the team’s fifth consecutive Major miss, which ended when B8 eliminated them during the European RMR. Rasmus “HooXi” Nielsen stood in for Astralis at PGL Astana, marking the end of cadiaN’s short tenure with the team.

The OG reshuffle that opened the door:
On October 30, 2025, OG benched nicoodoz and Chr1zN following a string of mixed results and a failure to secure a Budapest Major invite. Despite some recent improvements, including a CCT Series victory and a LAN win at DraculaN Season 2, the team decided to rebuild. The move set the stage for cadiaN’s signing in early November.

Earlier chapter at Liquid:
Before his time in Astralis, cadiaN played for Team Liquid. His stint ended in June 2024 when he was benched “to explore a transfer” amid a major roster rebuild that ultimately underperformed. Coach zews departed shortly after and later reflected on leadership and synergy challenges that defined that roster.

Even earlier: HEROIC exit:
cadiaN’s long and successful tenure with HEROIC came to an end in October 2023, with the organization citing “differing visions for the future.” That departure triggered the next phase of his career, leading to subsequent stints at Liquid, Astralis, and now OG.

Short, Verified Quotes

cadiaN on his focus at OG:
“One of the key things for me is to get back to the individual level that I know I can play at.”

Chr1zN after being benched by OG:
“I’ll be moving to the bench and exploring my options for the upcoming season.”

OG on their commitment to CS:
“We are here to stay. Progress requires difficult but necessary decisions.”

Astralis sports director Kasper Straube after dismissal:
“It’s part of the game.”

What This Means for OG

Identity & style:
Expect a more cerebral, tempo-shifting approach—“not always slow, not always fast”—focused on reading opponents, a hallmark of cadiaN’s successful HEROIC system.

Role clarity:
cadiaN will lead and AWP simultaneously, aligning the roster around well-defined roles and integrating his experience with the organization’s broader vision.

Short-term goals:
Establish a consistent practice culture, climb the rankings, and solidify team structure. Winning trophies and breaking into the top tier are seen as natural outcomes of steady improvement.