Dorian “xertioN” Berman: A Rising Star Propels MOUZ Forward

Dorian “xertioN” Berman: A Rising Star Propels MOUZ Forward

Profile and Performance
Dorian "xertioN" Berman, a 21-year-old Israeli rifler, now plays for MOUZ and has rapidly become a key figure in the team's resurgence.Over the past three months (52 maps), he has compiled standout statistics including a rating of 1.14, placing him in the top 25% globally, with especially strong ratings in firepower (82/100), entrying (73/100), opening kills (83/100), and utility usage (68/100).

Similarly, career-wide performance metrics show his average rating hovers around 1.12, with solid marks in KAST (71.4%), Impact (1.22), Average Damage per Round (80.4), and Kills per Round (0.71).

Clutch Moments at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
xertioN shone during the PGL Cluj‑Napoca 2025 playoffs. He was MOUZ’s best player in four of their seven playoff map victories, with a remarkable 1.37 rating and +2.37 Round Swing in those matches. He ranked among the team’s top performers in round wins (1.05 KPRW, 108.4 ADRW), earning consideration for MVP—though NiKo ultimately edged him out.

Leadership, Resilience & Roster Changes
MOUZ’s decision to replace IGL siuhy with Major winner Spinx paid immediate dividends. Reflecting on the change, xertioN said:

“For us the decision was right all along, it’s not about the result… I am really happy to have Spinx by our side, I think he’s an amazing player”.

Leadership from newly appointed IGL Brollan was also crucial in turning the team’s fortunes around during the semi-final. xertioN praised his captain’s authority and execution under pressure:

“He’s improved a lot… I feel like he has the balls of a leader in some way already… every call he made seemed like we were going to win it”.

Earlier Trajectory & Adaptation
Looking back to xertioN’s Major debut at IEM Rio (2022), he credited coach dexter for granting him the space he needed:

“I need freedom, I need to feel the game and play it myself. He has done a really amazing job at telling me ‘be free’.”

Coach dexter also lauded his maturity:

“He’s asking ‘what can we do better?’… not just waiting for my guidance”.

This early support helped xertioN transition smoothly into the main roster and grow into a dependable and proactive teammate.

Recognition & Legacy
His consistent performances did not go unnoticed: xertioN was ranked #14 in HLTV’s Top 20 players of 2024, one of four Israeli players to make the list, an impressive feat for his small nation.

Summary

Rising force: xertioN’s ratings and performance metrics mark him as one of MOUZ’s standout players.

Team evolution: Strategic roster changes—Spinx’s signing and Brollan’s leadership—proved transformational.

Resilience on stage: With confident leadership and personal grit, MOUZ captured the PGL Cluj-Napoca trophy.

Development arc: From seeking freedom to commanding his role, xertioN’s growth trajectory has been swift and deliberate.

Top-Tier Recognition: His ranking within the year’s best players cements his rising star status.