Legends, assemble! Mark “Caedrel” Lamont formed Los Ratones with the popular and talented names in the League of Legends community. He gathered together veterans and rising stars that will put up a challenge in the European scene. On November 15, 2024, the team announced its star-studded roster that raised everyone’s anticipation for their upcoming tournaments. This lineup includes talents such as “Thebausffs,” “Velja,” Nemesis,” “Crownie,” and “Rekkles.”
A Star-Studded Roster Coming Through
The anticipation is at its peak for Caedrel’s Los Ratones following the unveiling of their roster. They revealed on November 15, 2024, the lineup, which significantly gained attention from the community for gathering the stars of the league. These include Simon “Thebausffs” Hofverberg, Veljko “Velja” Čamdžić, Tim “Nemesis” Lipovšek, Juš “Crownie” Marušič, and Carl Martin Erik “Rekkles” Larsson.
Altogether, Los Ratones combined the experiences of established professionals with the skills of the popular content creators. This roster alone heightens the expectations of the people, especially the circles in the European league. Among their recruited players is Simon “Thebausffs” Hofverberg, who plays in the top lane. He previously played as a substitute in G2 Esports for 2019 and was also known for his distinctive “inting Sion” strategy.
Despite this, it will be his first time to compete at the higher level of the League of Legends esports scene. People expect that with his infamous presence in European Solo Queue and unique playstyle, he can gain advantages among his counterpart players. So far, he remains an early fan favorite in the league.
Besides him, the Serbian talent Veljko “Velja” Čamdžić will share his talents with Los Ratones for the competitive stage. He will play a crucial role and fill in the jungle position of the team. Velja is known for maintaining his Challenger rank and also competed in semi-professional leagues.
He recently played in the T-esports Championship, where he displayed his immense skills. Many expect that his consistent high-level performance in the competitive ladder carries through the actual tournament.
An experienced veteran is coming in aid as former Fnatic star Tim “Nemesis” Lipovšek plays for Los Ratones. The mid-laner shone for achieving consecutive World Championship quarter-final appearances in 2019 and 2020. Moreover, he was considered one of the few mid-laners to rival Rasmus “Caps” Winther during his time in the LEC.
This proves how strong he is with his impressive talents and skills. This serves as his return to competitive play after focusing on content creation with Gen. G. Esports. With these names, it definitely unlocks the vast potential of the team to dominate the tournament.
Star-Powered Bot Lane and Coaching Leadership
Los Ratones strengthened their lineup with their listed bot lane duo. Carry Juš “Crownie” Marušič, formerly Team BDS AD Carry, brings his experience to his new team. Playing alongside him is the returning King in the North, Carl Martin Erik “Rekkles” Larsson, who takes the support role. Their combination raises curiosity from the people on how their chemistry will play out for the 2025 competitive season.
Crownie achieved a remarkable 2023 season with Team BDS when they reached the World Championship. Besides, they also nearly secured an LEC title yet fell short against their opponent, MAD Lions, during the Spring Finals. As for Caedrel, he’ll play the head coach role in Los Ratones. The team’s coaching staff and analyst team seeks to expand in the near future.
Rekkles’ Return to Europe Headlines the Project
Los Ratones brings back the King in the North, Rekkles, in the European League of Legends scene. The loudest cheers came out from the European LoL community as he announced his return to Europe. This decision comes up following his brief successful stint with T1, where he played substitute in the victorious 2024 World Championship.
Rekkles initially began his career as an AD Carry before showing versatility when he swiftly switched to a support role. With the return of the Swedish veteran in the League, many are hoping to see his exceptional performances.
Conclusion
The roster of Los Ratones is definitely one to await for their loaded lineup of talents. Their addition to the European League of Legends scene pumped up the excitement for everyone. After all, they’ll be debuting the return of Rekkles, who is highly regarded as King in the North. Besides, he will be playing alongside legends and known creators like Thebausffs, Velja, Nemesis, and Crownie. This serves as a unique combination along with Los Ratones Caedrel, who will play head coach for the upcoming season.