ODDIK and coldzera split “by mutual agreement” after three months

Brazilian organization ODDIK have parted ways with Marcelo “coldzera” David “by mutual agreement,” ending the two-time HLTV Player of the Year’s stint with the team roughly three months after he signed on July 31, 2025. 

coldzera joined ODDIK soon after his RED Canids contract expired, with reports beforehand indicating ODDIK were targeting him and that the move would likely return him to a rifler role under AWPer-IGL Adriano “WOOD7” Cerato. 

What ODDIK and coldzera said (at the time)

In ODDIK’s parting note, the club framed the move as a mutual decision, without further details. (“by mutual agreement”). 

When he joined ODDIK in July, the team’s welcome post on social media carried a triumphant tone: “The past was legendary. But the future… the future is now.” 

Note: As of publication, neither party has issued a longer public statement about the October 27 exit beyond ODDIK’s short announcement. If either side shares more detail, this story can be updated with their comments. 

The short ODDIK chapter

The veteran’s ODDIK tenure followed a year with RED Canids and came amid a broader reshuffle for the Brazilian scene in 2025. He signed with ODDIK on July 31 and was released on October 27, 2025.

Related timeline & background

Targeted → Signed: Reports in late July stated ODDIK were pursuing coldzera as his RED Canids deal ended; the signing was confirmed on July 31. 

Role expectation: Brazilian outlets and round-ups at the time noted he was expected to rifle again under WOOD7, who AWP-IGLs for ODDIK. 

Prior contract turbulence (2024): Earlier in his career arc, Legacy publicly benched coldzera “by mutual agreement,” and a contract dispute followed in which Legacy asked tournament organizers to bar him—useful context for how eventful his recent years have been. 

Player quotes for context

While there are no extended public quotes tied specifically to this week’s separation, recent-years interviews capture coldzera’s mindset during his late-career chapter:

On being counted out (2024): “People are underestimating us; they’re going to see a great version of us,” he said during the Legacy run at Copenhagen. 

On legacy and goals (2024): “I already conquered everything I wanted to conquer,” he told Dust2.us in Copenhagen, reflecting on motivation and evolution.