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News/1/7/2026

THE Most Important CS2 Roster Moves on January 6th

Joonas SalminenJan 7, 20264 min read

100 Thieves are officially back in Counter-Strike, and their CS2 return is one of the most intriguing roster moves of early 2026. Instead of acquiring an established VRS-ranked core, the organization has opted for a bold rebuild around legendary veterans rain and device, supported by some of the most exciting young talent in Europe. With poiii, Ag1L and sirah joining the lineup, 100 Thieves are starting from zero and betting on long-term upside, firepower and growth. The project carries both risk and massive potential, making it one of the most interesting new teams to follow — and bet on — this season.

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THE Most Important CS2 Roster Moves on January 6th
100Thieves roster completes with Agi1L, sirah, poiii and device.

As we earlier discussed, it was not the GamerLegion or SAW core that the new CS2 team 100Thieves got. The newly announced roster add young talent poiii, Ag1l and sirah in the organization.

Before 100 Thieves made their return to Counter-Strike official it was rumoured they were investigating the possibility of signing a core that already sported a VRS rank, such as GamerLegion's core, but ultimately 100 Thieves have gone a different route. Even GamerLegion CEO Nicolas Reber said that there was an interest from 100Thieves side to acquire their players.

With this announcement 100 Thieves have completed their squad for the upcoming year, opting to put together a team that will have to start from zero and grind their way to a VRS ranking. Previously, in October 2020, 100 Thieves withdrew from the Counter-Strike due to challenges with the pandemic and competitive esports across the ocean.

Structure wise this team looks fun. It is the two most legendary Counter-Strike players in the world. Rain and device, supported by the next generation CS2 talent.

100 Thieves CS2 Betting Analysis

Device has seen a decline in his individual numbers during the recent stint in the Astralis shirt. But a part of it is the team and its struggles to find consistent success. Before his ranking was crazy 1.22 average (2023). Recently his CS2 Stats show 1.06 and 1.07 over the last couple years. In Astralis he works with the old team mate and genius gla1ve, who should be on the same page how to get best out of the Danish elite AWPer.

Rain is also hungry to show everyone in the CS2 scene that he should not have been kicked out of the FaZe before Starladder Major. Rain is still an elite player for a while, and super important asset when building a brand new roster.

Ag1le, poiii and sirah add youth, hunger, reactions, talent and progression in the team. poiii has been the carrying force in the Alliance team with 1.21 HLTV 3.0 Stats. Poii have been said to be the future of Swedish CS2.

Ag1le came from the destroyed SAW roster, from where three players joined s1mple in the BC.Game squad.

Signing of former ECSTATIC player William "⁠sirah⁠" Kjærsgaard is exciting addition to firepower of the 100 Thieves. For 19 age, he’s been playing 2-Tier CS for a long time, being the top player in the Danish roster. He posts CS2 Starts of 1.21 rating of the last 3 months. That bought him a ticket to one of the most interesting teams to bet on in the season -26.

Pros of Betting on 100 Thieves (Early CS2 Season 2026)

1. Massive experience edge (rain + device)
Few teams in CS2 can match the combined LAN, Major and pressure experience of rain and device. In early-season matches against Tier-2 and Tier-3 opponents, this often translates into cleaner closes, better mid-round decisions, and fewer throw rounds — a big plus for moneyline and map handicap bets.

2. High-upside young firepower
Ag1L, poiii and sirah bring raw mechanics, speed and hunger. poiii’s 1.21 HLTV 3.0 rating with Alliance and sirah’s 1.21 rating over the last three months signal serious fragging potential. Early in the season, this kind of youthful aggression can overwhelm slower, more structured teams.

3. Undervalued odds early on
Starting from zero VRS means bookmakers may initially underrate 100 Thieves. This creates value spots, especially in online events, open qualifiers and first-tier tournaments where their true level won’t be fully priced in yet.

Cons of Betting on 100 Thieves (Early CS2 Season 2026)

1. No established system yet
This roster is brand new. Expect shaky map pools, role overlaps and communication issues early on. For bettors, this makes live betting and over/under rounds risky until the team’s structure becomes clearer.

2. Device’s recent form dip
While still elite, device’s recent CS2 ratings (1.06–1.07) are well below his 2023 peak. If he doesn’t quickly bounce back into star-AWP form, 100 Thieves may struggle against well-drilled Tier-1 opposition.

3. High volatility, especially in BO1s
Young lineups tend to swing hard between dominant wins and sudden collapses. This makes 100 Thieves dangerous favorites in BO1 formats and risky parlay anchors early in the season.

Will the new 100 Thieves team sweep everyone in the lower tier Counter-Strike? Follow Cs2bet.io for the latest roster news, daily CS2 match predictions, and real-time live CS2 scores and stats.

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fl0m's Mythical LAN • Jan 10, 04:00 AM
Marsborne vs BOSS
Marsborne @ 1.30
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