PaiN benches VSM, promotes academy player Rkzinho

PaiN Gaming announced a roster update that moves VSM to benched status and promotes academy player Rkzinho to the organization’s main roster.

Rkzinho will join full-time training with the senior squad and will be available for selection in official matches. VSM remains under contract but will not occupy a spot in the active starting lineup while the club evaluates options for the player.

The organization did not provide detailed public reasons beyond the roster announcement. The promotion follows PaiN’s internal process of assessing academy players for readiness to join the senior team; the coaching staff selected Rkzinho to fill a vacancy or add depth to the roster.

Coaches will integrate Rkzinho into regular practice sessions and tactical preparations alongside current starters.

PaiN operates an academy to develop players and supply talent to the main team. Roster moves between the academy and senior squad are a normal part of that pathway. Benching a player typically means the player remains under contract but is not part of the starting lineup for scheduled competitions.

The announcement contained no comments from the club, coaching staff, VSM or Rkzinho. Observers will track whether Rkzinho secures playing time in upcoming matches and whether VSM returns to the active roster or moves to another role.