As 2025 draws to a close, KRÜ Esports are set to approach VCT Americas 2026 with an almost entirely renewed identity. After a transitional VALORANT 2025 season, marked by a few standout moments but also inconsistency in league play, the South American organisation has opted for a decisive shift in direction: rebuilding around young talent Jesús “Dantedeu5” Federico Larrosa, while surrounding him with a quartet of players already accustomed to the demands of elite competition.

Made official in December via X, the 2026 lineup features Matías “saadhak” Delipetro, Felipe “Less” de Loyola Basso, Leonardo “mwzera” Serrati, Caio “silentzz” Morita, and Dantedeu5. Four of the five arrive from different teams, while the Argentine remains the sole holdover from last season, reinforcing his status as the central prospect of the project.

The return of a duo from EMEA

At the heart of this new cycle, KRÜ have chosen to place saadhak at the helm. A 2022 World Champion with LOUD and regarded as one of the most seasoned in-game leaders in the Americas, the Argentine returns to his region after a stint in VCT EMEA with Karmine Corp. His signing is intended as a twofold contribution: tactical structure on the server, and a clearer working framework for a heavily reshaped squad.

Alongside him, KRÜ are re-establishing a core strongly influenced by the Brazilian scene. Less reunites with his former captain, with whom he shared multiple seasons and international titles at LOUD, while mwzera and silentzz round out the Brazilian base. These three profiles bring significant firepower, as well as a refined understanding of the meta. Dantedeu5, for his part, must now assert himself in this new context as a natural complement to the quartet, after being identified as a long-term talent to develop.

With an almost entirely new five-man lineup, a reinforced staff, and a roadmap that embraces a gradual rise in form, KRÜ Esports will enter the VCT 2026 Americas Kickoff, aiming to re-establish themselves in the race for international spots, built on a clearly defined Latin American identity and experienced leadership.

KRÜ Esports Roster for 2026