Stat Check: jcobbb can restore FaZe’s teamplay, but it may not be enough

Stat Check: jcobbb can restore FaZe’s teamplay, but it may not be enough 

In an era where raw firepower often trumps everything else, FaZe have made an uncommon decision: they’ve doubled down on team cohesion and in-game chemistry by bringing in Jakub “jcobbb” Pietruszewski.

Finn “karrigan” Andersen was cautious about expectations when jcobbb joined — not because he doesn’t believe in him, but because he understands that building something together takes time. Even so, he was emphatic that FaZe should never forget what the logo on their chest demands: excellence. Despite their mixed results in 2025, the legacy of past FaZe teams still looms large. The excitement, the style, the comebacks — those memories persist.

There is a strong historical undercurrent to FaZe’s current situation that echoes the story of Virtus.pro in their golden years: a fan‑favourite roster full of character, great at creating moments, but eventually falling behind as the meta shifts. Like Virtus.pro, which added youth with MICHU late in their cycle, FaZe’s addition of jcobbb looks like a bid to inject fresh energy into a team that might otherwise be fading.

Yet the parallels are not perfect. FaZe have already been adapting. Key players have taken on different roles: rain has become more supportive, frozen has evolved into one of the best lurkers in CS2, and EliGE was brought in earlier this year to refresh FaZe’s aggressive edge. The arrival of jcobbb, who is just 21, lowers FaZe's average age somewhat and signals a shift in direction — more than just replacing a player, but repositioning ambitions.

Statistically, jcobbb has shown promise. Over 2025, he averaged about 1.13 rating while with Betclic, playing aggressive rifler roles. This raised expectations that he could bring a missing component to FaZe. But his first matches with the team have been mixed. His debut in BLAST Open London 2025 — a three‑map win over ECSTATIC — showed signs of the change that’s coming, but also how much work is needed. On that series, his overall rating was just 0.81, with his weakest performance on Overpass (3 kills, 0.30 rating) and a more solid showing on Dust2 (1.28 rating). 

So: yes, jcobbb can likely help restore part of FaZe’s lost team dynamic — more shared impact, more opportunities for interplay, less reliance on individuals to single‑handedly carry. But whether he’ll be enough to push FaZe back into the very top echelon depends on several unknowns: how well he integrates, how the team adapts around him, how quickly they can get back in sync with evolving metas. The ceiling is high — but so are the challenges.

Additional Related News & Quotes

Here are some other verified pieces of information, recent results, and quotes to supplement the picture:

Signing of jcobbb: FaZe officially acquired jcobbb in August 2025. He replaced Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski, who, while still bringing aggression, didn’t deliver the consistent spark the team hoped for. 

From Betclic coach Bogdan: “When I saw jcobbb shooting in practice … it was incredible. Insane. Like, I haven’t seen anything like that.” This was part of what caught FaZe’s attention. 

Previous performances:

While at Betclic in 2025, jcobbb averaged about 1.11 rating, showcasing his potential in tier‑two competition. 

At PGL Bucharest, also with Betclic, he helped pull off upsets over Astralis and The MongolZ. But overall, his performance there was somewhat inconsistent, ending with a 0.97 rating across five series. 

First match with FaZe: In his debut at BLAST Open London against ECSTATIC, jcobbb had a subdued showing — 0.81 rating overall. Dust2 was his best map (1.28), but on Overpass, he was particularly quiet. 

FaZe’s roster adjustments:

• • EliGE has been benched with the arrival of jcobbb. 

  • Frozen has been growing into a top-tier lurker. 

  • Rain is moving into more supportive roles, rather than always being at the center of aggression.