blameF extends contract with Astralis

blameF has extended his contract with Astralis till 2025 and will continue as their in-game leader. blameF took over after gla1ve, who had been part of the playing five of Astralis for over 6 years. blameF has held a HLTV rating of 1.23 during his time with Astralis and has managed to secure a HLTV rating in excess of 1 across 80.5% of the maps.

"I have been an in-game leader before, but never in a place where I can lean on such skilled and experienced people on and off the team. It gives me a better opportunity to help my teammates and there is nothing in the world I want more than to help lead Astralis towards becoming the very best."
blameF via astralis.gg

Under blameF, Astralis has secured top 4 finished in Pinnacle Cup V, IEM Cologne 2023, IEM Cologne 2023 Play-in and a top 8 finish in BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023. blameF is currently leading Astralis in ESL Pro League Season 18 where Astralis posted a flawless lower bracket run after conceding their initial game against Ninja in Pyjamas.

"Benjamin has proven his potential and is becoming a strong, modern leader who sets his own clear direction while also being good at listening and involving his teammates. His dedication and collaboration with the team's other natural leader, Nicolai "dev1ce" Reedtz, has been extremely important to the rebuilding of the team, and I am extremely happy about this extension."
Kasper Straube, Sports Director, Astralis via astralis.gg

In ESL Pro League, blameF is leading from the front, holding a HLTV rating of 1.46 across 8 maps, taking Astralis through to the playoffs.