Ludvig “Brollan” Brolin is a Swedish professional Counter-Strike 2 player currently competing as a rifler for HEROIC. Known for his aggressive playstyle and high-impact entry fragging, he has been a consistent presence in the tier one circuit since breaking out as a teenager. After a stint as the in-game leader for MOUZ, his recent move to HEROIC marks a return to the roles that initially established him as one of the best players in the world.
Player bio
- Name: Ludvig Brolin
- Nationality: Swedish
- Date of birth: June 17, 2002
- Current team: HEROIC
- Former teams: MOUZ, Ninjas in Pyjamas, Fnatic, Red Reserve, GODSENT, Passions
- Big accolades: 1st place ESL Pro League Season 11 Europe, 1st place DreamHack Masters Malmö 2019, 1st place BetBoom Dacha Belgrade 2024, #15 HLTV Top 20 2020, #19 HLTV Top 20 2019
Early career and Fnatic breakthrough
Brolin entered the professional circuit in late 2017. He gained early experience with regional Swedish rosters including Passions, GODSENT, and Red Reserve. These initial steps allowed him to showcase his mechanical talent, which quickly attracted the attention of legacy organizations.
In October 2018, he signed with Fnatic. This transfer placed him firmly in the tier one ecosystem. Operating as an aggressive entry fragger, he helped the team secure multiple prestigious trophies, including DreamHack Masters Malmö 2019 and ESL Pro League Season 11 Europe. His individual output during this era earned him consecutive placements on the HLTV Top 20 player rankings and an MVP medal for his performance in the Pro League.
Roster transitions and leadership
Following a period of mixed results, Brolin transferred to Ninjas in Pyjamas in March 2022. He maintained his role as a proactive rifler, contributing to several deep tournament runs. In January 2024, he signed with MOUZ. His tenure with the organization included an unexpected transition into the in-game leader role in early 2025. Under his captaincy, MOUZ maintained a high level of consistency, frequently reaching the playoff stages of major international events.
After relinquishing the leadership role to Dorian “xertioN” Berman in April 2026, Brolin was briefly benched. On July 7, 2026, he officially departed MOUZ and signed with HEROIC. The move allows him to step away from calling and return to the primary entry positions where he historically delivered his best performances.
Major championship results
| Tournament | Team | Placement |
| IEM Cologne Major 2026 | MOUZ | Stage 3 |
| StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 | MOUZ | Quarter-finalist |
| BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 | MOUZ | 3rd to 4th |
| Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 | MOUZ | 3rd to 4th |
| PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024 | MOUZ | Quarter-finalist |
| IEM Rio Major 2022 | Ninjas in Pyjamas | Legends Stage |
| PGL Major Antwerp 2022 | Ninjas in Pyjamas | Quarter-finalist |
Trivia and in-game setup
Brolin broke into the professional Counter-Strike scene at just 15 years old, making him one of the youngest Swedish talents to compete at the highest level. His aggressive playstyle relies on taking early duels to open up sites for his team. He utilizes a ZOWIE EC2-CW mouse with 800 DPI and a 1.30 sensitivity for an eDPI of 1040. He competes on a 1280×960 resolution stretched to a 4:3 aspect ratio.
