The Brazilian esports organization Legacy has made another adjustment to its Counter-Strike 2 lineup, benching Gabriel “NEKIZ” Schenato and placing him on the transfer list. The announcement, shared through the team’s social media account on X, marks a significant shift in Legacy’s roster strategy.
NEKIZ, a 29-year-old Brazilian player, has been part of Legacy’s roster since September 2023. Serving as the team’s in-game leader, he played an instrumental role during his tenure. Over the past three months, NEKIZ’s performance has averaged a 0.91 rating across 50 maps. Following his benching, the veteran has expressed his openness to exploring opportunities with new teams, signaling his readiness for the next chapter in his career.
This roster move comes on the heels of last month’s decision to bench Bruno “b4rtin” Câmara. Speculation is rife that Legacy may bring in Lucas “lux” Meneghini and Vinicius “n1ssim” Pereira as replacements, with discussions reportedly ongoing to finalize these additions.
Legacy’s recent results have highlighted their need for changes. The team concluded the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 Americas RMR with a 1-3 record, failing to secure a spot at the CS2 Shanghai Major. Currently sitting at 49th in the HLTV global rankings, the organization appears determined to rebuild and regain competitive momentum.
With the latest changes, Legacy’s active lineup is now comprised of Eduardo “dumau” Wolkmer, Bruno “latto” Rebelatto, and Guilherme “saadzin” Pacheco. The team is led by coach Olavo “chucky” Napoleão. The upcoming weeks will likely reveal the full scope of Legacy’s restructuring efforts as the team looks to bounce back from recent setbacks.
