The Tragedy of Kjaerbye: The Man who Abandoned the Best Team in the World

Imagine making a career move in your best interest - and being called a snake. Imagine leaving behind a flagging roster just to see them succeed without you. Imagine going from being the youngest Major champion ever to being written off at just 21 years old. Kjaerbye’s decision to leave Astralis for North was one of the most controversial CS:GO roster changes of all time - and between the memes, the disrespect and his quest for redemption, it continues to affect him to this day. Written by: Alina Sotula (
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