Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo has been promoted from MOUZ NXT to the German organization’s main squad in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive play on Tuesday.

Jimpphat, 16, is the younger brother of Jere “sergej” Salo. The Finland native joined MOUZ NXT in March 2022 and helped the club capture a WePlay Academy League title.

“I’m really happy and excited to tell you that i’m now part of the main team. It’s been a long ride and now it’s my biggest step so far!” Jimpphat wrote on Twitter.

I'm really happy and excited to tell you that i'm now part of the main team. It's been a long ride and now it's my biggest step so far! #VAMOUZ pic.twitter.com/ETrjgengWV

— Jimi Salo (@jimpphatCSGO) July 11, 2023

He joins a MOUZ roster that includes David “frozen” Cernansky of Slovakia, Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek of Poland, Adam “torzsi” Torzsas of Hungary, Dorian “xertioN” Berman of Israel and coach Dennis “sycrone” Nielsen.

–Field Level Media