Fnatic has confirmed its roster for the 2026 VCT season at INZONE London Conflict 2025, asserting the addition of Sylvain ‘Veqaj’ Pattyn.
The French participant has changed Timofey ‘Chronicle’ Khromov on the roster and made his debut below the organisation’s banner on November ninth in opposition to GIANTX.
“HE’S FINALLY HERE. JOINING A TEAM FULL OF LEGACY TO CREATE HIS OWN. FNATIC Veqaj,” Fnatic introduced on X (Twitter).
Right here is the total energetic roster for the British organisation for VCT 2026:
- Jake ‘Boaster’ Howlett (IGL)
- Emir ‘Alfajer’ Beder
- Kajetan ‘kaajak’ Haremski
- Austin ‘crashies’ Roberts
- Sylvain ‘Veqaj’ Pattyn
- Milan ‘Milan’ de Meij (Head Coach)
- Benjamin ‘Scuttt’ Hutchinson (Assistant Coach)
Earlier than becoming a member of Fnatic, Veqaj was a part of Light Mates and performed the position of an initiator.
Nevertheless, within the collection in opposition to GIANTX, he was positioned in three totally different roles – sentinel, controller, and duelist. He showcased an impactful efficiency, reaching a forty five/39/5 KDA, which helped the workforce safe a 2-1 victory.
That stated, the 22-year-old should fill the large void left by the Chronicle after his switch to Group Vitality. Nevertheless, the beginning seems promising.
Although Light Mates couldn’t obtain a lot in Tier 1, Veqaj’s efforts have been broadly recognised by the VALORANT neighborhood for his consistency throughout VCT EMEA Stage 1 and Stage 2.
What’s Forward for Fnatic?
Fnatic has a historical past of signing younger gamers from the Tier 2 scene who go on to have profitable journeys in VCT.
A few examples embody kaajak, who’s the workforce’s main duelist, and Maks ‘kamyk’ Rychlewski, who’s at the moment with Light Mates after spending a yr with Group Liquid. It is going to be fascinating to see how Veqaj develops below Boaster’s management.
Fnatic will subsequent take part in Purple Bull Dwelling Floor 2025, which is scheduled to happen from November thirteenth to sixteenth in New York.
The occasion will probably be streamed reside on Purple Bull Gaming’s official Twitch and YouTube channels.
