Falcons sign karrigan: FaZe legend joins NiKo and m0NESY in CS2 superteam overhaul

Team Falcons have officially signed Finn 'karrigan' Andersen, completing one of the biggest CS2 roster moves of 2026 and reshaping their star-studded lineup ahead of the next tier-one events.

Falcons confirm karrigan transfer after FaZe exit

Team Falcons have finalized the signing of karrigan, bringing in one of Counter-Strike’s most accomplished in-game leaders following his departure from FaZe Clan.

The move comes immediately after Falcons benched Damjan 'kyxsan' Stoilkovski, signaling a clear leadership change after the team’s top-four finish at IEM Rio 2026.

FaZe confirmed karrigan’s exit on the same day, closing a historic five-year run that included a Major victory and multiple S-tier titles.

Falcons superteam now features NiKo, m0NESY, and karrigan

With this signing, Falcons now field one of the most stacked rosters in CS2:

Nikola 'NiKo' Kovač

Ilya 'm0NESY' Osipov

Finn 'karrigan' Andersen

René 'TeSeS' Madsen

Maksim 'kyousuke' Lukin

Under the guidance of legendary coach Danny 'zonic' Sørensen, Falcons are clearly aiming to convert firepower into consistent trophies.

karrigan commented on the move:

“I’m excited to join Falcons, reunite with NiKo and zonic, and make history.”

NiKo and karrigan reunion: no bad blood

The transfer also marks a long-awaited reunion between NiKo and karrigan, who previously played together in FaZe.

Addressing rumors before the move, NiKo stated:

“There is really nothing bad between me and karrigan.”

This removes one of the biggest concerns around the Falcons project — internal chemistry.

Why Falcons signed karrigan

Falcons’ decision to sign karrigan is rooted in one key issue: leadership consistency.

Despite major investments — including signing m0NESY and rising star kyousuke — the team struggled to fully deliver at top-tier events.

karrigan’s addition solves several problems:

Proven tier-one leadership

Experience winning Majors

Ability to structure star-heavy rosters

Strong mid-round calling

kyxsan benched amid roster shake-up

The arrival of karrigan comes at the expense of kyxsan, who had been Falcons’ in-game leader for over a year.

During IEM Rio, kyxsan addressed the ongoing rumors:

“My job is to come here and play — that’s what I’m doing.”

However, Falcons ultimately chose experience over development, opting for an immediate upgrade.

FaZe enter transition period after karrigan departure

Meanwhile, FaZe are entering a rebuilding phase.

Reports indicate that Russel 'Twistzz' Van Dulken will take over in-game leadership duties, while stand-ins are expected for upcoming events.

Losing karrigan leaves a major gap in structure and experience for the team.

Falcons’ long-term goal: winning a CS2 Major

Falcons’ project has been clear from the start — build a title-winning CS2 superteam.

Coach zonic previously emphasized:

“To stay motivated, I need a team I believe in — and I have it.”

With NiKo still chasing his first Major title, the addition of karrigan could be the final piece needed to turn Falcons into a championship-winning roster.