smooya Joins NiP as Stand-In for Fragadelphia Fragville 2025

Ninjas in Pyjamas have announced a last-minute roster change for Fragadelphia Fragville 2025 in the United States. Ukrainian AWPer Artem “r1nkle” Moroz will miss the tournament due to visa delays, forcing the organization to bring in a temporary replacement.

❌ Why r1nkle Can’t Play

Despite preparing with the team, r1nkle’s U.S. visa was not processed on time, leaving him unable to travel. With the tournament starting soon, NiP had no choice but to find an urgent substitute.

✅ Who’s Taking His Place

British sharpshooter Owen “smooya” Butterfield will fill the AWPer role for NiP at Fragadelphia. Known for his aggressive playstyle and LAN experience, smooya has previously played for:

• BIG
• Fnatic
• Movistar Riders
• Other international lineups

His addition brings both firepower and stage experience to NiP during this unexpected situation.

🏆 smooya’s Career Highlights

• DreamHack Open November 2021 – Champion (BIG)
• REPUBLEAGUE Season 2 – Winner
• ESL One Cologne 2018 – Finalist (BIG)
• Total Career Winnings – Over $156,000 across European & American tournaments

These achievements underline his ability to perform on both sides of the Atlantic.

📢 Official NiP Statement

“Unfortunately, because r1nkle didn’t get his visa in time, he won’t be able to participate in Fragadelphia this weekend. But don’t worry, smooya will step in and help us in this run. LET’S GO, SMOOOOOOYAAAAA!” – Ninjas in Pyjamas

🎯 What’s Next for NiP

Fragadelphia Fragville 2025 will now serve as an important trial for NiP’s updated roster. While the substitution was unplanned, the organization is confident that smooya’s experience and firepower can keep them competitive and possibly push for a deep run.