100 Thieves Bench Ag1l as CS2 Roster Reset Begins Before BLAST Bounty 2026

100 Thieves have moved André “Ag1l” Gil to the bench, making the Portuguese rifler the first player removed from the organization’s rebuilt Counter-Strike 2 lineup. The decision comes after he joined from SAW in January and leaves 100 Thieves with four active starters listed on HLTV: Håvard “rain” Nygaard, William “sirah” Kjærsgaard, Alex “poiii” Nyholm Sundgren, and Nicolai “device” Reedtz, with Lukas “gla1ve” Rossander remaining as coach.

The move lands at a sensitive point for the project. 100 Thieves are due to appear at BLAST Bounty Season 2, a 32-team event running from July 21 to August 2, where BLAST lists the team as a wildcard invite. HLTV also reported earlier this month that 100 Thieves are in talks with Monte for British in-game leader Jack “Gizmy” von Spreckelsen, a move that would likely shift rain away from captaincy if completed.

Quick Summary

 

What Happened?

100 Thieves announced Ag1l’s benching on June 29, ending his time as an active member of the roster less than six months after his signing. Sean “seang@res” Gares, the organization’s Head of FPS, framed the decision as part of an offseason evaluation rather than a one-off reaction to a single result.

Ag1l was originally brought in from SAW on January 5 as part of a deliberately international build around rain and gla1ve. The following day, 100 Thieves completed the roster by adding device, creating a lineup that mixed two decorated veterans with three younger riflers in Ag1l, sirah, and poiii.

That version of the team was built without inheriting an established VRS core. HLTV noted at the time of device’s signing that 100 Thieves had chosen to start from scratch and climb into stronger invitations through results rather than buying an already-ranked core.

Why This Matters

This is more than a fifth-player swap. Ag1l’s removal is the first clear admission that the original structure needed adjustment before the roster had even reached its first major top-tier test. The project still has obvious name value through device, rain, and gla1ve, but 100 Thieves’ real challenge has been turning that experience into a reliable competitive identity around younger riflers.

The timing also matters. BLAST Bounty Season 2 begins on July 21, giving 100 Thieves a short window to finalize a replacement, settle roles, and prepare for a field that includes teams such as Vitality, Spirit, Falcons, MOUZ, The MongolZ, FURIA, G2, Astralis, FaZe, Liquid, and others.

The reported Gizmy talks add another layer. If the Monte IGL arrives and takes over calling duties, Ag1l’s benching may be part of a wider rebuild of the team’s leadership model rather than simply a search for more firepower. HLTV reported that Gizmy would take captaincy from rain, with rain expected to move into a different role within the team.

Head-to-Head Context

There is no meaningful head-to-head angle here because this is a roster update, not a match preview. 100 Thieves and Monte are connected only through the reported Gizmy transfer talks, and there is no confirmed 100 Thieves vs. Monte match tied to this move.

For readers trying to judge the impact of the benching, current roster structure, recent form, and map tendencies are more relevant than old matchups involving different lineups.

Map, Match, or Tactical Breakdown

Ag1l was signed after building his reputation in SAW as an anchor-lurker type, with HLTV highlighting his impact from those positions during SAW’s 2025 runs at FISSURE Playground 1 and PGL Masters Bucharest. Removing that kind of player is not just a matter of replacing aim; it changes how a team handles CT site responsibility, extremity control, and late-round spacing.

100 Thieves’ recent map profile shows why the next fifth matters. Over the past three months, HLTV’s team page lists Inferno as the team’s first-pick map, with a 58.3% win rate and a very high pick rate in available veto opportunities. Dust2 has been one of their stronger statistical maps at 73.3%, while Ancient sits at 61.1%.

The weaker side of the pool is also clear. Mirage is listed as their first ban, and Anubis shows a 33.3% win rate with frequent ban pressure. That means a new player cannot simply slot into comfortable maps; 100 Thieves need someone who helps stabilize their veto floor and gives the team fewer automatic concessions in best-of-three series.

There is also a practical caveat for BLAST Bounty. BLAST’s own event page says the active map pool for the event has not yet been published, so any hard veto prediction for 100 Thieves’ opener would be premature.

Key Players

device remains the roster’s highest-profile competitive anchor. His arrival completed the January lineup, and HLTV described him as a nine-time HLTV Top 20 player and four-time Major winner. Even if his recent individual peaks are no longer at old Astralis levels, 100 Thieves still need his AWPing to provide structure while the rifling roles shift around him.

rain is the central tactical question. He was the original leader of the project, but HLTV’s Gizmy report suggests 100 Thieves are considering a move that would remove him from primary calling duties. That could free him to focus more on rifling impact and mid-round experience, but it would also mean another reset in communication and authority.

poiii has become one of the most important pieces of the rebuild. HLTV lists him with a 1.16 rating across 115 maps during his current 100 Thieves team period, the best mark among the active players shown on the team page. If 100 Thieves want to justify a youth-plus-veteran model, poiii’s development is central to the argument.

sirah sits just behind him statistically, with HLTV listing a 1.09 rating over the same 115-map team period. His value now increases because any incoming fifth will need to mesh with the two younger riflers rather than forcing another full role reshuffle.

Gizmy is not a confirmed signing, but he is the obvious name to watch. HLTV reported that 100 Thieves are locked in talks with Monte for the British IGL, who helped Monte reach Stage 3 of the IEM Cologne Major before they exited with a 1-3 record.

Interesting Facts and Context

100 Thieves’ CS2 return was announced in November 2025 after the organization spent five years away from Counter-Strike. The team returned under the 100 Thieves Roobet branding through a multi-year partnership with Roobet.

The roster has not been a failure on paper, but its results have been uneven. HLTV lists a 64.5% win rate over the last three months, including a CCT 2026 Europe Series 3 title on June 6, followed by a 5th-8th finish at NODWIN Clutch Series 9 and a 3rd-4th finish at CCT 2026 Europe Series 4 after a 0-2 loss to TDK.

Ag1l’s benching also changes the Portuguese angle of the project. He arrived from SAW after a strong late-2025 stretch in which HLTV pointed to his anchor-lurker work against teams such as FURIA, Aurora, and Liquid. His next step is now open, while 100 Thieves must decide whether to prioritize a specialist rifler, a new caller, or a player who can solve both problems.

What Comes Next?

100 Thieves now need to confirm a fifth player before BLAST Bounty Season 2. The event runs from July 21 to August 2, begins with a 32-team field, and lists 100 Thieves as one of the wildcard teams. A specific opening opponent has not been publicly locked in on the official BLAST event page at the time of writing.

The short-term priority is role clarity. If Gizmy arrives, the story becomes a leadership rebuild: rain changes role, gla1ve works with a new caller, and the team’s young riflers adapt to a different system. If 100 Thieves choose another profile, the pressure stays on rain’s calling and the organization’s ability to improve without tearing up the whole plan.

Either way, Ag1l’s benching marks the end of the first version of this 100 Thieves roster. The next version will be judged quickly, because BLAST Bounty is no longer a distant target.

FAQ

Who did 100 Thieves bench?

100 Thieves benched André “Ag1l” Gil on June 29, 2026. HLTV lists him as benched on the team page and records the move in the organization’s transfer timeline.

Who is on the 100 Thieves CS2 roster now?

HLTV currently lists rain, device, sirah, and poiii as the active 100 Thieves lineup, with gla1ve as coach.

Has 100 Thieves announced Ag1l’s replacement?

No confirmed replacement has been announced. HLTV has reported that 100 Thieves are in talks with Monte to sign Gizmy as a new in-game leader, but that move remains unconfirmed.

When do 100 Thieves play next?

Their next major listed event is BLAST Bounty Season 2, which runs from July 21 to August 2. BLAST lists 100 Thieves as a wildcard invite.

Why is Ag1l’s benching important?

It is the first active-roster change since 100 Thieves completed their new CS2 lineup in January. It may also connect to a broader leadership reset if the reported move for Gizmy progresses.