Brazilian esports giant LOUD is reportedly finalizing a future VALORANT roster that includes a promising 17-year-old player, Roberto “erde” Lobos, who will initially be unable to compete due to age restrictions.
The organization, a dominant force in the VALORANT esports scene, is said to have a pre-contract with Lobos for its 2026 lineup, which is rumored to feature six players. This strategic move was reported by THESPIKE Brasil on Wednesday.
Lobos, currently 17, is ineligible to join the main roster immediately due to age limitations. He will become eligible for a potential starting position after his 18th birthday, which is on February 12, according to gaming database Liquipedia.
The young prospect has been part of Leviatán Academy since 2022. He recently led his team to victory in the second stage of VALORANT Challengers 2025 LAS, defeating ShindeN 3-2.
Should the rumors be confirmed, the potential 2026 LOUD VALORANT roster would include Cauan “cauanzin” Pereira, Bryan “pANcada” Luna, Lucca “lukxo” Travaioli, Leandro “Virtyy” Moreno, Sebastián “Darker” Cicuamia, and Roberto “erde” Lobos.