Rumors: paiN to replace kauez

According to unofficial information, the Brazilian esports club paiN will soon announce a replacement in its Counter-Strike 2 roster. Dust2 Brasil reported this, citing its own sources.

According to media reports, Kaue "⁠kauez⁠" Kaschuk, who has represented the club since August 2023, will depart the team. The Brazilian's average rating over the past three months is 0.87 (in 53 maps).

Note that his place in the squad will be taken by 17-year-old Iago "⁠deemO" Henrique, who currently competes for paiN's youth roster. The organization itself has not yet made any official statements on this matter.

paiN placed 12th-14th at ESL Pro League Season 21, 5th-8th at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025, 17th-20th at IEM Katowice 2025, and 5th-8th at BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 1. The team currently occupies 12th place in Valve's world ranking.

 paiN are now:

 Rodrigo "biguzera" Bittencourt
 Kaue "⁠kauez⁠" Kaschuk
 Lucas "nqz" Soares
 João "⁠snow⁠" Vinicius
 David "⁠dav1deuS⁠" Tapia Maldonado

 Henrique "rikz" Wakku (coach)

Origin: www.dust2.com.br