LOUD announces v1nny and dgzin and locks VALORANT Roster for 2025

After months of speculation and roster trials, LOUD has officially closed its lineup for the upcoming 2025 VALORANT season, announcing key signings of veteran Vinicius 'v1nny' Gonçalves as their in-game leader (IGL) and aim-beast star Douglas 'dgzin' Silva in the Duelist role. This revamped roster is set to make a fresh start after a challenging 2024 season that saw the team struggle in the VCT Americas stages and miss out on the VALORANT Champions tournament for the first time.

LOUD new core with v1nny and dgzin

LOUD’s decision to sign v1nny, a former RED Canids player, as the IGL solidifies their commitment to an experienced leader to steer the team forward. Known for his extensive competitive experience in the Brazilian VALORANT scene, the 27-year-old v1nny has previously played alongside stars like pANcada in various teams and brings a wealth of strategic knowledge.

Meanwhile, LOUD also locked in dgzin, formerly of Hero Base, as their new Duelist. As an aggressive Duelist, dgzin’s playstyle aligns well with LOUD’s plans to revitalize their gameplay for 2025, bringing explosive plays and high fragging potential.

Youth prospects: Sato and lukxo

Although LOUD’s primary lineup is finalized, the organization has also been exploring young talent to build for the future. Among the players they tested were Sato and lukxo from Galorys, both had standout performers in the VCT Ascension Americas 2024. However, due to age restrictions set by Riot Games, neither Sato nor lukxo will be eligible for official competition until February and March 2025, respectively. LOUD reportedly remains interested in signing both players as substitutes, aiming to keep them within a seven-player roster structure until they are old enough to compete.

Farewells to Saadhak and Less

To create room for new talent, LOUD had to part ways with former leaders Saadhak and Less. Less recently transferred to Team Vitality, while Saadhak joined Karmine Corp. Both players were pivotal in LOUD’s prior successes, including their 2022 VALORANT Champions title. However, the organization decided that a roster shakeup was necessary after an underwhelming 2024 season.

The new LOUD lineup will have to prove that they can bounce back stronger in 2025, especially after setting high standards in previous years.

The 2022 LOUD roster was arguably one of the best squads of VALORANT history (credits: Riot Games)

LOUD’s Roster for the 2025 VALORANT Season

The final roster will feature:

• v1nny (IGL) – Veteran presence and tactical leader
• dgzin (Duelist) – Explosive firepower
• cauanzin – Continuing from 2024’s lineup
• pANcada – Returning as one of the core players
• tuyz – Moving to Sentinel role to strengthen defenses

With this refreshed lineup, LOUD looks to recapture the dominance they once held in VALORANT’s competitive scene. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as the team heads into the 2025 season, where their resilience and adaptability will be tested.

Featured image credits: LOUD

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