Johnny Speeds Make Lekr0’s Return Official

Johnny Speeds Make Lekr0’s Return Official

Published — August 7, 2025

Swedish esports team Johnny Speeds has confirmed the permanent signing of in‑game leader Jonas “Lekr0” Olofsson, following a short period during which he served as a stand‑in.

Lekr0, aged 32, had been benched from BC.Game earlier this year (benching in February, release in April) before stepping in for Johnny Speeds late in July. During his stand‑in tenure, he played a key role in securing qualification for the CCT Season 3 Europe Series 4 playoffs.

This move marks a homecoming of sorts—Lekr0 was a foundational member of Johnny Speeds in early 2024, helping the team dominate Sweden and lower tiers of Europe with seven tournament victories, including two United21 leagues, a European Pro League, and the Svenska Elitserien Finals.

Recent roster changes provide further context: only draken remains from that original lineup, as the team went through significant turnover during Lekr0’s absence. Notably, Ludvig “HEAP” Alonso was also recently signed on August 1, finalizing the revamped starting five.

Here is the updated Johnny Speeds roster:

• William “draken” Sundin (IGL in early 2024, still a core member)

• Jonas “Lekr0” Olofsson (new permanent IGL)

• Anton “Sapec” Palmgren

• Ludvig “HEAP” Alonso (signed August 1)

• Leo “Svedjehed” Svedjehed

• André “BARBARR” Möller (coach).

Currently, Johnny Speeds are competing in the CCT Season 3 Europe Series 4 playoffs, and are also gearing up for the ESL Challenger League Season 50 Europe Cup 1, which begins on August 11.

Addition from related news:

HLTV’s X (formerly Twitter) account also posted the announcement, confirming that Lekr0’s stand‑in period has now been made permanent.

According to Liquipedia, the team’s timeline reflects that Lekr0 was initially brought in as a stand‑in on July 15 and officially signed on August 6.

Summary in brief:

Johnny Speeds has re‑signed veteran IGL Lekr0 on a full-time basis, restoring a key figure from their earlier successful roster. The team now features a refreshed starting five, spearheaded by Lekr0 and bolstered by the recent addition HEAP. They are actively contesting CCT playoffs and preparing for their next upcoming tournament.