Wildcard Unveils First Player for European Academy Team: Leo "Wonder" Wänlund

Wildcard has officially announced the first player for their European academy squad, welcoming 17-year-old Swedish rifler Leo "Wonder" Wänlund. He joins the project alongside previously announced coach Łukasz "splawik" Jahns, marking a significant step in the team's development.

A Promising Young Talent

Leo "Wonder" Wänlund makes his debut on an international roster after gaining experience with Swedish teams like Young Gods and GODSENT during 2023 and 2024. Now, he steps into a new chapter with Wildcard Academy, showcasing his potential on a broader stage.

Wildcard has been quietly building their academy team for the past month, with recent signs indicating they are nearing a complete lineup.

Clues from WCAC’s ESEA Advanced Run

A team operating under the pseudonym "WCAC" (Wildcard Academy Club, perhaps?) recently qualified for the ESEA Advanced Season 52 EU. The lineup has featured several notable players, including Slovakian rifler Michal "T4gg3D" Vrzal, former Astralis Talent member Simon "sSen" Solnæs Iversen, Dutch player Giovanni "Wumbo" Türkeli, and now Leo "Wonder" Wänlund, with coach splawik at the helm. The team has already achieved a 2-1 record in the division, hinting at strong potential.

More Announcements to Come

With Wonder's addition now official, further announcements about the full roster are expected in the coming days as Wildcard continues to reveal their academy project to the public.

Wildcard Academy Roster (So Far):

• Leo "Wonder" Wänlund (Player, Sweden)
• Łukasz "splawik" Jahns (Coach)

Wildcard is setting the stage for an exciting academy lineup that aims to make waves in the competitive scene. Stay tuned for updates as the roster takes shape!