100 Thieves signs Apex Legends roster of world champions: Verhulst, Phony, and Genburten.
LOS ANGELES, March 07, 2025 - 100 Thieves, the premier gaming and lifestyle organization, announces its continuation in competitive Apex Legends with an electrifying new roster for the 2025 competitive season. The organization has officially signed Josue "Phony" Ruiz and Evan "Verhulst" Verhulst to join with Noyan "Genburten" Ozkose and Coach Deston “Bronzey” Nguyen to represent 100 Thieves in the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS).
100 Thieves’ new Apex Legends squad brings together a powerhouse trio of world champions:
- Genburten – Widely regarded as one of the best controller players in the world, Genburten has placed 1st in ALGS 2023 Split 2 Playoffs, 1st in ALGS 2022 Championship, and 1st in 2024 Split 2 Pro League for North America.
- Phony – A strategic in-game leader with a proven track record, became world champion at ALGS 2024 Split 2 Playoffs.
- Verhulst – A fan-favorite known for his unmatched aim, Verhulst has placed 1st at ALGS 2023 Championship, 1st in ALGS 2023 Split 1 Playoffs, and 1st in ALGS 2022 Split 1 Playoffs in North America.
“This is by all metrics one of the strongest APEX Legends rosters we have ever put together,” 100 Thieves Vice President of Esports Joseph Jang said. “Phony has had an amazing track record as an IGL with so many different roster iterations and Verhulst’s accolades should simply speak for themselves. We have very high expectations for this roster and we are excited to show how world champions, Nicewigg, and 100 Thieves can work in conjunction to continue elevating the Apex Legends scene.”
“First, I want to thank Timmy, Dezign, and 100 Thieves for picking me up and trusting me.” 100 Thieves Apex Legends Player Genburten said, “Without them I wouldn’t have been able to compete for champs or give the title another shot. It was a good run but for this year I still have extremely high ambitions. This is the dream team I’ve wanted to play with for a while and we are confident in accomplishing great things. We have 3 Lan Champs on one team, it’s going to be scary.”
100 Thieves and Apex Legends fans can look forward to exclusive behind-the-scenes content, player streams, and in-depth tournament coverage as the squad prepares for the ALGS 2025 season. Stay tuned for updates and announcements on 100 Thieves’ official social media channels.
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ABOUT 100 THIEVES
100 Thieves (“Hundred Thieves”) is the premier gaming organization & lifestyle brand. Based in Los Angeles, the company was founded by former Call of Duty World Champion and superstar content creator Matthew "Nadeshot" Haag. 100 Thieves has championship esports teams competing in League of Legends, Call of Duty, Apex Legends, and VALORANT. The brand is recognized globally for its innovative apparel, including its partnership with Adidas. 100 Thieves also produces massively popular content, created by its world-class gaming talent including co-owners Valkyrae and CourageJD. With over 100M fans worldwide, 100 Thieves is one of the fastest growing brands in global entertainment.
