SINNERS Bench Slovak AWPer Pepo as Roster Shakeup Continues

SINNERS Bench Slovak AWPer Pepo as Roster Shakeup Continues

SINNERS Esports, the Czech-based Counter-Strike 2 organisation, have announced that Peter “Pepo” Ružička, the 21-year-old Slovak AWPer, has been moved to the team’s bench, ending his tenure on the active lineup. The announcement was made Officially on December 27, 2025, concluding a year in which Pepo served as the primary sniper for the team following his call-up from SINNERS Academy earlier in 2025. 

Pepo’s demotion marks a significant change for the team as they prepare for the new competitive season, including their upcoming campaign in BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 — an online league in which the squad will face tier-one opponents such as Team Vitality, FURIA, and Falcons in matches beginning on January 12, 2026. 

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From Academy Prospect to Starting AWPer

Pepo wasn’t always a part of the SINNERS main roster. He began his professional journey through SINNERS Academy, where he impressed enough to earn promotion after the departure of veteran AWPer Tomáš “oskar” Šťastný, who left the organisation to join Inner Circle at the start of 2025. 

That promotion came after the team’s management decided to look inward for emerging talent instead of signing external veterans; they also brought back Jindřich “ZEDKO” Chyba at the same time. This reshuffle was part of a broader rebuilding phase that SINNERS underwent in early 2025. 

Pepo’s elevation to the main lineup was a clear sign of SINNERS’ confidence in his potential, and the Slovak prospect went on to become the team’s active AWPer for the majority of the year.

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Performance and Contributions Across 2025

During his time on the active five, Pepo played 360 maps for SINNERS, posting a 1.02 rating for the year — a solid performance mark for a young sniper navigating a breakout season against strong European competition. 

The AWPer featured prominently in several seasons of online competitions that helped the team climb the VRS World Ranking, where SINNERS currently sit at #40, significantly improved from a low point of #85 in May 2025. 

Pepo participated in deep runs in multiple online circuits, including Exort The Proving Grounds Season 5 and Winline Insight Season 9 — competitions that saw his contributions help SINNERS advance against tough international fields. Additionally, the team found success at domestic LAN events such as Tipsport MČR 2025 and the Slovak National Championship 2025 Finals, where Pepo’s AWPer role was critical.

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Statistics and Gameplay Style

According to available statistical records, Pepo’s overall numbers have shown that he was a consistent and reliable performer for SINNERS. On HLTV his CS2 stats for 2025 show a rating around 1.03 (Rating 3.0) over 381 maps, indicating slightly above-average performance in broad contexts. 

These figures reflect that while Pepo may not have been the most outstanding sniper statistically in every match, he regularly delivered competent performances and contributed meaningfully in both online and LAN environments. His involvement in multiple online league victories and playoff runs speaks to his ability to hold his own against a wide range of competitive opposition.

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Roster Changes and Next Steps for SINNERS

With Pepo now benched, SINNERS’ current active roster stands without a dedicated AWPer, meaning the team has slightly over two weeks to recruit a new sniper before their BLAST Bounty schedule begins in mid-January. 

The updated active roster following this change is:

• Max “SHOCK” Kvapil — Starter

• Sebastian “beastik” Daňo — Starter

• Kamil “kisserek” Banak — Starter

• Jordan “stressarN” Manevski — Starter

• Jakub “Bfull” Kokoška — Coach

Meanwhile, Pepo and fellow benched player Jindřich “ZEDKO” Chyba both remain under contract but off the active competitive lineup for now. 

This change marks a second major roster adjustment for SINNERS in recent memory. In early 2025, the organisation benching of Michal “majky” Švancara and departure of coach Tomáš “Tomkeejs” Tomka were also significant moments as SINNERS restructured their squad to find better competitive stability. 

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What It Means for Pepo and the Team’s Competitive Future

Pepo’s benching is typical of the kind of tough decisions rosters make when looking to refine their competitive edge. For a young player, being moved to the bench doesn’t necessarily signal the end of a professional career; it can provide an opportunity to reset, practice, and refine skills away from the pressure of starting matches.

For SINNERS, the move reflects a desire to reverse inconsistent results at higher-tier competitions and put together a lineup capable of greater success — especially ahead of the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 where strong AWPer performance could make a significant tactical impact.

Fans and analysts will be watching closely in the next few weeks for news on SINNERS’ next signing, which could signal how the team plans to approach its sniper role heading into the new competitive cycle.