Phantom Sign nicoodoz: Danish AWPer Officially Joins International CS2 Roster

05.07.2026 - 14:14

Phantom Sign nicoodoz: Danish AWPer Officially Joins International CS2 Roster

Phantom have officially strengthened their Counter-Strike 2 lineup by signing Danish AWPer Nico "nicoodoz" Tamjidi, marking another major roster move for the organization during the 2026 season. The transfer sees the experienced sniper arrive from ECSTATIC after spending time on the bench, while Łukasz "mwlky" Pachucki moves to Phantom's inactive roster.

The move continues Phantom's international rebuild and reunites nicoodoz with former ECSTATIC teammate Thomas "TMB" Bundsbæk, who joined the organization earlier this year.

Quick Summary

Item	Details
Organization	Phantom
Incoming player	Nico "nicoodoz" Tamjidi
Outgoing active player	Łukasz "mwlky" Pachucki (benched)
Primary role	AWPer
Previous team	ECSTATIC (inactive roster)
Transfer status	Official
Announcement date	July 3, 2026
Source	HLTV & Phantom official announcement

Phantom officially add nicoodoz

Phantom announced the signing of nicoodoz as the team's new primary AWPer after the Danish player became available following ECSTATIC's decision to bench most of its active roster.

According to the organization, the move represents another step in building a lineup capable of competing at a higher level. The transfer is official and has already been reflected across competitive databases.

Nicoodoz replaces mwlky, who joined Phantom only a few months ago but has now been moved to the bench after a relatively short spell with the organization.

Updated Phantom roster

Player	Nationality	Status
Kamil "KEi" Pietkun	Poland	Active
Kacper "Kylar" Walukiewicz	Poland	Active
Thomas "TMB" Bundsbæk	Denmark	Active
Nico "nicoodoz" Tamjidi	Denmark	Active
TBD	TBD	Active (vacant position)
Dawid "lunAtic" Cieślak	Poland	Coach
Łukasz "mwlky" Pachucki	Poland	Bench
Jakub "Kunai" Gieremek	Poland	Bench

Roster based on official announcements at the time of publication. One starting position remains unconfirmed.

Background and context

The signing continues a clear trend within Phantom's roster strategy.

Earlier in 2026, the organization signed TMB from ECSTATIC as part of its transition toward an international lineup. Since then, Phantom have continued reshaping the roster through several changes, including benching Kunai, parting ways with mynio, and now replacing mwlky with another experienced Danish player.

For nicoodoz, the transfer offers an immediate return to active competition after becoming inactive when ECSTATIC restructured its lineup. Before that benching, he had joined ECSTATIC from OG at the start of 2026.

Why this move matters

Adding nicoodoz gives Phantom a player with experience across several notable organizations, including Copenhagen Flames, fnatic, Preasy, OG and ECSTATIC. Throughout his career he has competed in numerous international events and is widely recognized as a dedicated AWP specialist.

For Phantom, the signing represents more than a simple one-for-one replacement.

The organization is continuing its transition from a primarily Polish lineup toward an international project, with TMB and nicoodoz now forming a Danish core alongside experienced Polish riflers.

Tactical impact

Although Phantom have not publicly detailed tactical responsibilities, several changes appear likely based on player roles.

nicoodoz is expected to assume the primary AWP role previously occupied by mwlky.
TMB gains another familiar teammate from ECSTATIC, which may ease communication and integration.
Phantom retain experienced Polish riflers while adding another internationally proven player.
The team still has one open active roster position, meaning further tactical adjustments remain possible.

Because Phantom have not released strategic details, these observations should be viewed as role-based analysis rather than confirmed plans.

Tournament impact

At the time of announcement, Phantom are preparing for upcoming summer competition with their rebuilt roster.

The organization is expected to continue finalizing its fifth player before larger international events later in July. No additional roster announcements have been confirmed.

Timeline

Date	Event
January 2026	nicoodoz joins ECSTATIC
Spring 2026	ECSTATIC bench multiple players, including nicoodoz
May 2026	TMB joins Phantom
July 3, 2026	Phantom officially sign nicoodoz
July 3, 2026	mwlky moved to bench

Key details

Category	Information
Transfer	nicoodoz → Phantom
Previous status	Inactive at ECSTATIC
Replaced player	mwlky
Role	AWPer
Official announcement	Yes
Remaining roster spot	TBD

Impact analysis

From a competitive perspective, Phantom are increasing the overall experience level of their roster.

Nicoodoz brings years of international competition and extensive experience as a dedicated sniper, while his existing relationship with TMB could shorten the adjustment period.

However, the roster remains unfinished, making it difficult to fully evaluate Phantom's long-term ceiling until the final player is announced.

What changes now?

Immediately following the signing:

Phantom have a new primary AWPer.
mwlky moves to the inactive roster.
The team continues operating with one starting position still to be confirmed.
The international direction of the project becomes even more apparent with two Danish players joining the core.