Thebausffs

A Unique Figure in League of Legends

Simon Hofverberg, better known by his online alias Thebausffs, carved out a distinct niche in the League of Legends community. As a professional player and later a full-time streamer, he became instantly recognizable for a playstyle that often prioritized unconventional strategies over traditional metrics like a high kill-death-assist ratio. His approach generated catchphrases such as wpgg, good death, and solo bolo, which became signatures of his content and persona.

Beyond his in-game methods, Thebausffs established himself as a major streaming personality. By 2024, his Twitch channel averaged over 14,000 viewers per stream, with peaks exceeding 105,000 viewers. As of early 2025, he ranked among the platform's most-watched creators, consistently generating millions of viewer hours monthly. This success bridged his professional career and his life as a content creator.

Early Professional Career

Before his rise to streaming fame and his later stint with Los Ratones, Thebausffs had brief experiences within established professional organizations. He served as a substitute player for G2 Esports during the 2019 competitive season. The following year, he took on a similar substitute role for the team BIG in 2020. These positions provided early exposure to the highest levels of European competition, though his breakthrough as a starting player would come later.

The Los Ratones Era

Thebausffs's most significant chapter as a pro player began in November 2024. Popular streamer and analyst Marc Caedrel Lamont announced the formation of a new team, Los Ratones, with himself as head coach. Thebausffs was named the team's starting top laner, joining jungler Veljko Velja Čamdžić, mid laner Tim Nemesis Lipovšek, ADC Juš Crownie Marušič, and support Martin Rekkles Larsson.

The team found immediate success in regional competitions. Los Ratones won the second season of the NNO Cup in 2024. They followed this by claiming the 2025 Winter Split title of the Northern League of Legends Championship. Their crowning achievement that year was winning the EMEA Masters Winter Split, a prestigious tournament for leagues below the top-tier LEC.

Los Ratones also participated in high-profile showmatches. The team was featured in the second edition of Red Bull League of Its Own at the Accor Arena in Paris. In a memorable match, they defeated the 2024 World Champions, T1, in a showmatch that included mid laner Lee Faker Sang-hyeok.

Retirement from Professional Play

The Los Ratones project came to an end in February 2026 following the team's exit from the LEC 2026 season, with Caedrel announcing the team would disband. Reflecting on this conclusion, Thebausffs definitively stated he would no longer play professionally. On his stream, he commented that the pro scene was not ready for his experimental champion builds, marking a firm end to his competitive career. He transitioned fully back to content creation and streaming.

Streaming and Content Creation Legacy

Parallel to and following his pro career, Thebausffs built one of the most popular League of Legends channels on Twitch. His streams are characterized by his gameplay philosophy, educational commentary, and a large, engaged community. He shares gameplay highlights, tutorials, and insights drawn from his high-level experience, consistently maintaining a position in the top ranks of Twitch viewership for the game.

His influence extends beyond just viewership numbers. Thebausffs is credited with popularizing specific strategies and champion builds, most notably associated with playing AD Sion in the top lane. His persona as the self-proclaimed ceo of shilling and inventor of wpgg confirmed his status as an entertainer whose impact is felt both in and out of the game.