Team Liquid BR part ways with three Rainbow Six players following 2026 roster shakeup

Sports organization Team Liquid confirmed the departure of three of them Rainbow Six Siege players, marking a significant change in its Brazilian lineup.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Team Liquid BR announced that they have bid farewell to Thiago ‘LENDA’ Torres, Lucas ‘DiasLucasBr’ Dias and Victor ‘Daffo’ Pedron, thanking the trio for their time representing the organization.

“Today we say goodbye to players LENDA, DiasLucasBR and Dafo, who represent us in Rainbow Six. We are grateful for all the dedication they have put into the team and all the inspiration they have shown in the server! We wish them luck and great success in their future endeavors,” the translated post said.

Players once competed under the banner of Team Liquid in Rainbow Six Siege (R6), Ubisoft’s first-person tactical title and one of the longest-running esports sites in Brazil.

Throughout 2025, Team Liquid’s Brazilian R6 lineup has recorded several top-of-the-table finishes in both domestic and international competitions. The team placed 13-16th at the Six Invitational 2025 in February, earning $55,000 (~£43,400). Later in the year, it placed ninth-16th in RE:L0:AD 2025, collecting $12,000 (~£9,480).

In the regional competition, Team Liquid finished fifth in both Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the South America League 2025. Their best regional result came in December, where they placed fourth in the South America League 2025 – Regional Finals, taking home $15,139 (~£11,950).

Most recently, on January 18, 2026, the team placed second in the Six Invitational 2026: South America Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ), falling 2-1 in the series and missing out on qualifying for the main event.

The roster changes follow the retirement of André ‘Nesk’ Oliveira, who retired from the professional game earlier this year. As a result, Gabriel ‘Maia’ Maia is the only player left from the previous roster.

Team Liquid has yet to announce any roster changes or reveal their plans for the upcoming season of Rainbow Six Siege.

The organization, founded in 2000, has maintained a presence in many esports titles, including Counter-Strike, League of Legends and VALORANT, as well as its long-standing involvement in Rainbow Six Siege. Brazil has historically been one of the most competitive regions in the R6 arena, regularly producing teams capable of competing in international events such as the Six Invitational.

With three departures and a recent retirement, Team Liquid is facing a rebuilding phase in one of its key regional divisions. Further announcements regarding the roster are expected before the next phase of the South American League.