MIBR Benches "nicks" and Adds “Qikert” on Loan

Summary: Brazilian CS2 outfit MIBR has made another roster change amid a struggling campaign. Nicollas “nicks” Polonio has been benched after a short stint, and Aleksei “Qikert” Golubev will join the team on loan from PARIVISION to bolster the lineup.

Roster Move

MIBR officially announced that nicks would be removed from the starting lineup following their upcoming participation in ESL Challenger League S50 South America Cup 2.

At just 20 years old, nicks had been signed during the summer break as a replacement for Lucas ‘Lucaozy’ Neves, but unfortunately struggled to deliver. Over his brief tenure, he posted a team-low rating of 0.79 across events like FISSURE Playground 1, IEM Cologne, and BLAST Bounty S2. The team recorded just one win in six matches during that stretch.

New Signing: Qikert Arrives

Stepping in, Aleksei “Qikert” Golubev, a 26-year-old from Kazakhstan, joins MIBR on loan from PARIVISION. He had been benched at PARIVISION since early July after playing with the team since January 2024.

This move marks the club’s second recent change—earlier, they had signed Russian AWPer Klimentii “kl1m” Krivosheev on loan from G2 Ares as part of a shift toward an international roster.

What the Players Are Saying

On X, Qikert shared his thoughts about the transition:

“It’s a new chapter, far from home, in an unfamiliar environment, and a chance to reinvent myself. I’m really excited for this opportunity,” he said.
“The next 3.5 months are all about CS. I’m diving deep into the game, the competitive grind, and the mechanics. I’ll do everything I can to support the team, both strategically and with my experience. Forget everything that came before—a new story starts now.” 

Team Status & Standing

MIBR currently sits at #33 in HLTV’s world rankings.

Their upcoming match is set against the winner of the Players/UnderDogs matchup in ESL Challenger League South America Cup 2.

The core starting lineup is now: exit, brnz4n, insani, kl1m, and Qikert.

Meanwhile, saffee (formerly Rafael Costa) remains benched following his removal from the active roster.

Context & Rationale

MIBR is undergoing its third roster shake-up in as many months, amid continued underperformance. The benching of nicks follows poor showings across multiple events. The arrival of Qikert and the prior addition of kl1m suggest a strategic pivot toward an international composition aimed at reenergizing the team.

Final Notes

• nicks departs after one month and 12 maps with a low rating of 0.79.

• Qikert brings with him the experience of a Major winner and a fresh resolve to help upturn MIBR’s fortunes