GamerLegion signs shalfey as IGL after benching Snax

GamerLegion has signed Aleksandr “shalfey” Marenov as its new in-game leader, replacing Janusz “Snax” Pogorzelski, who was moved off the active roster earlier the same day.

The move gives the 24-year-old Russian his first opportunity to lead an international lineup after competing with domestic teams, most recently ex-RUSTEC.

HLTV recorded a 1.06 rating across his appearances during 2026.

A leadership change after a sharp decline

Snax’s departure ends his second playing stint with GamerLegion . He originally captained the team from September 2023 to July 2024 before returning in December 2025.

The latest spell included a BLAST Rivals semifinal and a runner-up finish at IEM Atlanta. Results subsequently deteriorated following an 0–3 exit from Stage 2 of the Cologne Major and pr ’s transfer to Mouz .

GamerLegion fell from ninth in the VRS in June to 42nd at the time of the benching report. Their last-place exit from the PGL Bucharest 2027 closed qualifier further damaged their Singapore Major prospects.

Debut scheduled against Envy

Shalfey is expected to debut at RLG Tesla Cup 2026, where GamerLegion ’s opening opponent is Envy .

The active lineup is: