Guilherme “saadzin” Pacheco: “I just want to win, I don’t want to have the best stats in the game”

Guilherme “saadzin” Pacheco: “I just want to win, I don’t want to have the best stats in the game”

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Brazilian AWPer Saadzin prioritises wins over numbers as Legacy surge at PGL Masters Bucharest

Brazilian rifler and AWPer Guilherme “saadzin” Pacheco is making waves at the PGL Masters Bucharest 2025. Despite posting a strong 1.29 rating across his first two maps of the event, his focus remains firmly on team success rather than flashy individual performances. “I don’t care about stats,” he told HLTV. “I’m just thinking, ‘If you get 13 rounds, that’s it.’” 

From potential-chaser to team-first impact

Saadzin’s personal transformation is rooted in his development at Legacy. When asked about his evolution in the squad, he noted:

“When you join a team and you are young, you just think about stats, you know? Just thinking about getting 30 kills per game. But I’ve grown up along the guys and I’ve learned a lot with them… Today … I know I don’t need to just play for myself, I can play for them.” 

Legacy have structured themselves around duo riflers Eduardo “dumau” Wolkmer and Bruno “latto” Rebelatto, relieving saadzin of the pressure to carry. Instead, he embraces a supporting but influential role:

“For example, dumau is always the entry fragger, so I’m always dropping him an AK-47 and go with a bad gun, because I believe in him. And I know that when I do this … I’m pushing him to do his best. I don’t care about stats. I’m just thinking, ‘If you get 13 rounds, that’s it.’” 

Bucharest showing — and mindset shift

At Bucharest, Legacy kicked off their campaign with a strong 2-0 victory over Gentle Mates, where saabdin posted a 1.54 rating in the second map. The win put them at 1-1 in the Swiss bracket early. 

Saadzin didn’t shy away from admitting the team were sharper than in their previous loss against Team Liquid, attributing that to improved preparation:

“Before the game against Liquid we had good preparation, but we played badly … Against Gentle Mates, we … talked … like, ‘Guys, let’s focus on the preparation and make things work, you know?’ I think the difference … was the preparation — we used it better today.” 

Why this matters for Legacy and Saadzin

• Team identity over star-power: Whereas many young AWPer prospects chase high frag counts, saadzin’s comments reflect mature team-first mentality. By emphasising winning rounds over top stats, he signals a shift in mindset often missing in developing rosters.

• Role clarity: Legacy’s decision to lean on dumau and latto for entry and finishing roles frees saadzin to perform more strategically. This kind of role specialisation is key for teams rising into higher tiers.

• Brazilian powerhouse formation: Legacy’s all-Brazilian lineup enjoys shared language and culture. Saadzin highlighted the clean communication: “We’re all from Brazil … it’s so good … the communication is so clean.” (interview earlier this year) 

• Momentum heading into major tournaments: With the Bucharest event acting as a sounding board ahead of future Majors, a confident but grounded approach—“win the match, don’t chase kills”—could help Legacy avoid the trap of early exits that many rising teams face.

Context: past criticism and growth

Saadzin has previously come under criticism for not posting elite numbers despite having the AWP role. His 1.29 rating in Bucharest (after two matches) demonstrates improved output, yet his emphasis remains on collective results. This turnaround aligns with Legacy's broader trajectory: from regional contender to credible global presence. legacy’s structured approach and the maturity of players like saadzin and dumau are central to that evolution.

Looking ahead: signs to monitor

• Consistency across maps: Will saadzin maintain high-level performance while still staying within the team directive of “win first”? If his rating remains elevated while the team wins, that equilibrium will be a positive sign.

• Impact in key rounds: His value now may be judged less by kill count and more by pivotal moments—clutches, utility use, support plays.

• Performance in top-tier matches: Legacy face tougher opposition ahead; how saabdin handles situations where fragging alone won’t suffice will show his growth.

• Statistical versus mental metrics: Saadzin’s comments hint at a broader esports shift: mental resilience, round wins, and role execution may carry more weight than classic frag-stat dominance in modern CS2 team play.

Final thoughts

In his quote—"I just want to win, I don’t want to have the best stats in the game"—saadzin articulates a mindset that many teams aspire to but few truly adopt. It reflects not just personal growth, but the evolution of Legacy as a team. At a time when the CS2 landscape is intensely competitive, his restraint, focus on the collective, and willingness to play outside the limelight may be exactly what drives this Brazilian outfit forward.

If Legacy continue to execute with this mindset, and saadzin remains both effective yet self-sacrificing, they may well push deeper into high-tier finishes and set themselves apart from peers still chasing individual glory.