The Latin American organization 9z has officially parted ways with two of its players: Spanish AWPer Antonio “MartinezSa” Martinez and Romanian rifler Adam “adamS” Marian. The team announced the news via social media with words of gratitude:
Gracias @MartiinezSa y @adamS_csgo por dejar su huella en la violeta.
El camino sigue, pero esta siempre va a ser su casa 💜 pic.twitter.com/HH7AqvhXDV
— 9z Globant (@9zTeam) July 22, 2025
The end of the Spanish chapter in 9z’s story
MartinezSa’s departure marks the conclusion of a 19-month journey that brought many memorable moments to the team. During his time with 9z, the 24-year-old Spaniard helped them reach the semi-finals of IEM Dallas 2024 and consistently performed at a high level, averaging a 1.13 rating. His biggest accomplishment in 2025 came with 9z’s victory at Thunderpick World Championship 2025 South America Season 2. However, the team suffered a painful defeat to Imperial in the grand final of FiReLEAGUE Buenos Aires 2025, which became one of the key triggers for roster changes.
The organization emphasized that MartinezSa himself expressed the desire to return closer to his family, and 9z supported his decision from the start:
Martinez expressed his desire to return close to his family, and from the very beginning, we worked together to make that possible. We understand, appreciate, and wish him the best in this new journey.
A short but impactful run for adamS
adamS joined 9z in February 2025 and, despite his brief stint, left a positive impression. The Romanian rifler maintained solid individual form with a 1.09 rating, but his addition ultimately didn’t lead to a significant turnaround in the team’s results. Still, 9z praised his professionalism and dedication:
We deeply appreciate his professionalism, effort, and commitment to the violet since day one.
What’s next?
With the departure of MartinezSa and adamS, 9z’s active roster is currently down to just three players:
- Maximiliano “max” Gonzalez
- Luca “Luken” Nadotti
- Matias “HUASOPEEK” Ibañez Hernandez
- Bruno “BIT” Fukuda Lima (coach)
The team is expected to rebuild soon. According to a report by Dust2 Brasil, 9z are reportedly looking to sign Brazilian duo Guilherme “levi” Gustavo and Lucas “urban0” Urbano from W7M. This could signal a return to a more Brazilian-oriented roster, similar to experiments seen in 2023.
2025 in context: a rollercoaster year for 9z
This year has been a rollercoaster for 9z. The team remained in the fight to be South America’s top squad, winning select regional tournaments but falling short of becoming a consistent international contender. The recent roster changes may mark a new chapter focused on developing Brazilian talent and building a hybrid lineup around max and Luken.
The departure of MartinezSa and adamS is more than just a routine roster move — it reflects a reset in 9z’s long-term ambitions. An organization known for blending Latin American and European talent is now faced with the challenge of striking a new balance. One thing remains unchanged: 9z continues to symbolize a truly international approach to Counter-Strike in the South American scene.
