Fatih “gob b” Dayik Returns to BIG as Academy Head Coach

Fatih “gob b” Dayik Returns to BIG as Academy Head Coach

BIG have officially announced that 38‑year‑old Fatih “gob b” Dayik is returning to the organization in the role of head coach of BIG Academy.

A Return with History

This move marks gob b’s return to BIG after stepping down as the main team’s head coach in May 2024. Gob b has a long-standing history with the organization, beginning as a player in 2017. As a player, he appeared in four Majors and reached the playoffs at PGL Major Krakow 2017 and the FACEIT Major 2018.

After retiring as a player in 2019, he initially transitioned into coaching—taking on the academy’s head coach role—before leaving the organization in 2020. In 2022, he returned as head coach of BIG’s main roster, leading them to a Roobet Cup 2022 victory and a peak ranking of No. 7 in the HLVT world rankings. However, with performance faltering and frequent roster changes, he was relieved of his duties midway through 2024.

Current Academy Roster

Under gob b’s leadership, BIG Academy now fields:

Can “kyuubii” Ali

Phillip “w1dow” Hemke

Egzon “xonn1k” Behluli

Dmytro “NaYz” Khylchuk

Notably, Can “kyuubii” Ali has moved down from the main roster to join the academy. Meanwhile, David “prosus” Hesse has been promoted to the main team.

Additional Context & Related Moves

Broader Coaching Shuffle

This restructuring is part of a larger wave of changes within BIG. Just weeks prior, David “prosus” Hesse was moved back to the main roster, replacing kyuubii, who shifted to the academy. At the same time, Sebastian “xenn” Hoch assumed the role of main team head coach, replacing ScrunK.

Timeline of gob b’s Tenure

Liquipedia confirms the overall timeline of gob b’s roles:

• Player at BIG: 2017–2019

• Academy coach: 2019–2020

• Head coach, main team: 2022–2024

• Inactive: May 2024 – August 2025

• Current role: Academy coach from August 31, 2025.

So, What Does This Mean?

This latest move reflects BIG’s trust in gob b’s coaching expertise and institutional knowledge. His return to an academy-level role may signal an emphasis on grooming future talent under a seasoned hand—a role different in scope but no less impactful than his previous position.

At the same time, the reshuffle suggests that BIG is aiming for fresh energy in the main squad while keeping leadership continuity within the academy—a strategic shuffle rather than a full reset.