The European team Apeks did not perform very well this season, as a result of which it did not qualify for most international events. Because of this, the team is undergoing a series of changes, and it has been announced that Diogo “OLIZERA” Oliveira has joined the team as a sentinel.

Official announcement

The official announcement was made on the team's official social media accounts a few hours ago. In it, representatives welcomed OLIZERA to his new role and stated that the player will defend the club's flag during the final stage of VCT EMEA Stage 2 qualifiers, where slots for the world championship will be played out.

We are happy to welcome OLIZERA to our club. Our new Portuguese defender has already arrived in Berlin and is ready for the upcoming VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 2 season.

What is known about the player

Diogo “OLIZERA” Oliveira is a 22-year-old Portuguese player who has been competing on the professional Valorant scene since 2021. During this time, he has changed many teams, the most famous of which are: KOI Fénix, UCAM Esports, GTZ Esports, and DSYRE.

Competing on the Spanish Tier 2 scene, he has often placed in various tournaments, including: 2nd place at VALORANT Challengers 2024 Spain: Rising Split 2, 1st place at VALORANT Challengers 2025 Spain: Rising Stage 2, and 3rd place at VALORANT Challengers 2025 EMEA: Stage 2.

After OLIZERA joined, the Apeks roster now has 4 players, so the team needs to find the last one before the start of VCT EMEA Stage 2, which begins in 3 weeks. In the tournament, teams will compete for a prize pool of $250,000, as well as 2 direct invitations to Valorant Champions 2025.