HEN1 Joins Gaimin Gladiators CS2 Roster — Transfer Rating, Context, and Impact Analysis

Gaimin Gladiators have officially announced the signing of Brazilian sniper Henrique “HEN1” Teles to their Counter-Strike 2 roster. The experienced AWPer replaces Bruno “shz” Martinelli, completing another major step in the organization’s rapidly evolving CS2 project.

The transfer was confirmed via Gaimin Gladiators’ official social media channels and later reported by multiple esports outlets, including Cybersport.ru and HLTV.

Confirmed Roster Change

Gaimin Gladiators CS2 Roster Update

IN: Henrique “HEN1” Teles

OUT: Bruno “shz” Martinelli

Role: Main AWP

Shz had been part of the roster since September 2025, when Gaimin Gladiators entered CS2 by signing the Brazilian lineup previously competing under the DESEMPREGUEIDOS tag.

Who Is HEN1? Proven Experience at the Highest Level

HEN1 is one of Brazil’s most experienced AWP players, best known for:

PGL Major Kraków 2017 finalist with Immortals

Long stints in top-tier Brazilian teams across CS:GO and CS2

A reputation as a structured, disciplined primary sniper

According to HLTV, HEN1 had been inactive since April 2025, when he was benched by RED Canids, making this transfer his return to official competition after roughly nine months.

Built-In Synergy: Reunion With felps and JOTA

One of the key advantages of this signing is existing chemistry:

HEN1 previously played with João “felps” Vasconcellos and JOTA

The trio shared time together in Imperial (2024) and earlier Brazilian lineups

This significantly reduces adaptation risk and accelerates role integration — a crucial factor for teams competing in open qualifiers and tier-2 tournaments.

Gaimin Gladiators CS2 Project: Timeline of Changes

Verified Roster History

September 2025: GG sign DESEMPREGUEIDOS roster

November 2025: felps joins the team

January 14, 2026: HEN1 replaces shz

January 15, 2026: bsd removed, Luken added

Luken already made his debut for the team at BetBoom RUSH B! Summit 2026, where GG lost 0–2 to MIBR.

Official Statements and Public Reactions

Gaimin Gladiators (official announcement)

The organization welcomed HEN1 with a stylized announcement describing him as a calm and calculated sniper, concluding with a simple:

“Welcome, HEN1.”

Player Reaction

Following the roster changes, Luken publicly referenced the announcement on social media, acknowledging the scale of the reshuffle.

No verified first-person interview quotes from HEN1 were published at the time of writing.

Competitive Impact: What Changes for Gaimin Gladiators?

Tactical Outlook

AWP upgrade: HEN1 is a dedicated sniper with LAN experience

CT-side stability: expected improvement in map control

Lower volatility: synergy with felps and JOTA reduces trial-and-error phase

Key Risk Factors

Long period of inactivity

Multiple roster changes in a short timeframe

Final Verdict

Transfer rating: 8.3/10

Why it works:
✔ Proven Major-level experience
✔ Natural AWP role fit
✔ Existing synergy with core players

What could go wrong:
⚠ Nine months without officials
⚠ Ongoing roster instability

Gaimin Gladiators clearly signal ambition in CS2, betting on experience over raw potential. HEN1’s return will be closely watched as the team attempts to establish itself in the international tier-2 scene.