Legendary first-person shooter competitor Adil "ScreaM" Benrlitom, a two-time participant in the Valorant World Championship, recently expressed his longing to return to the professional scene after a lengthy break. The portal bo3.gg has prepared an article where we consider the best teams for ScreaM's return during this year's transfer window, which will begin after the conclusion of Valorant Champions 2024.
ScreaM's History in Valorant
The legendary Counter-Strike player, Adil "ScreaM" Benrlitom, started his Valorant career with the game's release on PC in 2020. However, after three years, his career was put on pause. During this time, he played for several teams, starting with fish123, then joining Team Liquid, and later Karmine Corp. Following poor results, the team decided to rebuild the roster, leaving him without a team and taking a break from the professional scene.
Over these three years, ScreaM participated in two world championships and two Masters series events. However, he failed to win any of them, with his best result being a 3rd-4th place finish at VALORANT Champions 2021, where Team Liquid lost to the champions of that tournament. Throughout this period, the player earned over $88,000.Best Teams for ScreaM's Valorant Comeback in 2024
Recent news revealed that he is not ready to stop at his achievements. He mentioned missing the professional scene and was spotted at the VALORANT Premier: Episode 8 Act 3 - France - Contender tournament, which is intended for amateurs aspiring to enter the Challengers league, indicating his serious intent as he's prepared to play with lesser-known players in the lowest league.
Return to Home
One of the best options for Adil "ScreaM" Benrlitom is a return to Team Liquid, where he previously performed. The team recently had one of their worst seasons in Valorant, missing all international tournaments, including Valorant Champions 2024. Their best tournament of the season was VCT 2024: EMEA Stage 1, where they placed 5th-6th. Ultimately, the team finished 7th in the overall EMEA Points ranking.
Such a transfer is entirely possible, as the organization has already begun creating entertainment content with the player, which may hint at his return. The team itself needs changes, which an experienced and authoritative player can bring, helping the roster become more resistant to stress and confident in their capabilities and possibilities.
Despite the previous Team Liquid roster, which included ScreaM, having only Elias "Jamppi" Olkkonen left, he is well-acquainted with the team's atmosphere and can adapt quickly. This way, both parties win: the team gets the necessary changes with the legendary ScreaM, who can play both as a duelist and an initiator, and the player gets his desired return to the professional scene. The only hurdle might be his age, as he is already 30, and most teams prefer younger talents.
Own, native
Gentle Mates has only one year left in the VCT league unless they improve their results next season. According to the VCT Database, all player contracts end by the beginning of 2025, so a roster reshuffle to enhance results is highly likely. Remember, this season the team tied for last place with KOI and GiantX. ScreaM would feel comfortable in a French team, having played most of his life there, and the team would gain the necessary experience to secure a place in VCT next year.
Helping the Drowning
After the regular season in EMEA, two teams found themselves in a tough spot, finishing in the last places at the last tournament. One of them even resorted to experimental changes in the roster before important matches. These teams are GiantX and KOI.
According to the VCT Database, the contracts of four out of five GiantX players end this year, with one already moved to the bench. Thus, roster changes are inevitable. The role that is now open in the team suits ScreaM. He just needs to add a few new agents to his pool. Global changes are also possible, where the club might decide to build a team around ScreaM, giving him the freedom to lead them to the top.
In KOI, the situation is somewhat different: player contracts remain valid, but the head coach, who left his post after the last tournament, stated that the organization plans to review its vision and create a new roster for better results and to satisfy fans. Adil "ScreaM" Benrlitom is a good option for building a new promising roster and from a media perspective, which would help the organization increase profits from merchandise and in-game items.
Relocate
It is unknown how ready the player is to move to another country, but he would fit well into the NRG roster. This team has high ambitions and plans for Valorant, but despite a star-studded lineup, in 2024, they failed to achieve desired results. Because of this, changes had to be made to the roster before the start of crucial matches in the season, and after the season ended, they were left looking for a fifth player.
Adventure
This isn't about a specific team, but about a path that can be both a successful and a risky adventure. Recently, ScreaM was spotted at the VALORANT Premier: Episode 8 Act 3 - France - Contender tournament, where the best teams from the Premier mode in France, which will have the opportunity to qualify for the Challengers league, were determined.
The adventure lies in joining one of the promising European rosters, sharing his experience with them, and together building a team that can make it to the VCT through Ascension. There are many collectives, and it's hard to single out one specific for ScreaM, as everything depends on his vision of the situation and the conditions offered to him.
Overall, this path is unlikely, as he is already thirty years old, and every year is crucial. By embarking on such an adventure, he may waste time and achieve no results, as the competition is very high, and only one slot in the VCT is at stake each year.
Pensio
Considering ScreaM's age and lack of experience on the professional scene lately, a good option for him might be a less competitive region, like China. Chinese teams often experiment and are willing to sign players who do not speak Chinese into a lineup where everyone communicates exclusively in Chinese. For ScreaM, this would be a return to the big Valorant scene, where he could experience the same, or perhaps even better, emotions, considering how the Chinese audience supports their teams.
This isn't the worst option for him, as, despite playing in the currently weakest region, he would still have the opportunity to qualify for major tournaments and world championships. Achieving this might even be easier than in Europe or any other region with more competition.
Conclusion
ScreaM currently has many options for returning to the professional Valorant scene, each with its advantages and disadvantages. His choice will depend on the interest of the teams, his personal goals, desires, and readiness to adapt to new conditions. Regardless of the choice, fans of ScreaM and esports in general eagerly await his return, new achievements, and moments, many of which have already made history.
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