Astralis signs Lucky to reestablish six man roster

Danish esports organization Astralis has made a significant roster addition by acquiring 18-year-old sniper specialist Philip “⁠Lucky⁠” Ewald as their sixth player, completing their reformed team structure announced today.

Astralis experienced noticeable performance deterioration after star AWPer Nicolai “⁠device⁠” Reedtz was acquired by Ninjas in Pyjamas through a contract buyout in April. The legendary Danish squad has now secured what they believe is the crucial missing component in rising talent Lucky.

Super happy and excited to show the world what i can and contribute to the team with anything i can!! https://t.co/lpCV09YvCb

— Philip Ewald (@Luckyv1CSGO) July 26, 2021

Device’s exit precipitated an immediate decline in Astralis’s competitive results as they lost their primary firepower source. While the organization promptly secured Lucas “⁠Bubzkji⁠” Andersen as replacement, the gap left by one of Counter-Strike’s elite snipers remained unfilled. Team captain Lukas “gla1ve” Rossander publicly acknowledged that recapturing championship form without a dedicated AWPer would present substantial challenges.

To address their sniper deficiency, Astralis has acquired the promising young talent Lucky, who previously competed with Danish organization Tricked Esports.

“My experience with Tricked was incredibly valuable and I’m grateful for their support. When Astralis extends an offer, the situation transforms completely. They represent one of esports’ most professional organizations and I immediately feel integrated into their family culture,” Lucky stated in his official announcement.

The organization selected a rising star with under $10,000 in career earnings, positioning him as a newcomer to elite-level Counter-Strike: Global Offensive competition. The young sniper has established strong recognition in Denmark’s competitive scene, achieving victory in two of the last three Dust2.dk Ligaen seasons. Lucky maintains an impressive 1.13 rating throughout 2021, demonstrating excellent potential for an emerging AWPer talent.

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The squad will finally deploy a specialized sniper after redistributing roles between Gla1ve and Peter “⁠dupreeh⁠” Rasmussen. With Lucky’s acquisition, Astralis reinstates their expanded roster system though starting lineup configuration remains uncertain. Given the team’s urgent need for sniper capability, Lucky will probably displace Bubzkji, returning him to substitute status once more. Astralis sports director Kasper Hvidt has emphasized that Lucky will need to “integrate as an active roster participant immediately.”

Astralis demonstrated improved performance during the recent IEM Cologne 2021 LAN tournament, suggesting Lucky’s inclusion could accelerate Astralis’s pursuit of returning to championship form. The team will introduce their new acquisition at ESL Pro League Season 14, scheduled from August 16 through September 12.

For teams considering similar roster moves, practical tips include allowing 2-3 months for full integration and focusing on role specialization rather than immediate star power. Understanding team dynamics requires analyzing how new players affect existing chemistry and communication structures.

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