Over the last few months, Fnatic fans have gone from happiness to horror, due to the disappointing results the iconic LEC team brought home after the 2023 LEC Winter Split. After suffering the worst finish in the organization’s history, the team is in retooling mode and will be looking for answers from its roster to its coaching staff.
If the end of last year brought excitement, then the end of the 2023 Winter Split should be a bit more nerve-wracking for League supporters, with multiple names being thrown around via rumors and speculation.
Fnatic has to make some quick decisions for its League roster and coaching staff as well, since the next split is scheduled to begin on Saturday, March 11.
With only a week remaining until Spring begins, here are all of Fnatic’s previous and recent moves for its LEC roster.
2023 Winter Split offseason moves
Feb. 22: Wunder, Rhuckz, head coach Crusher are reportedly headed out, will bring in Oscarinin, Advienne as replacements
After the worst LEC regular season performance in the org’s history, Fnatic is reportedly looking to replace top lane veteran Wunder, rookie support Rhuckz, and head coach Crusher. The team will instead look within its Academy roster, and promote 19-year-old top laner Oscarinin and support prospect Advienne from Fnatic TQ.
Feb. 28: Nightshare reportedly moving up to become Fnatic’s head coach
Nightshare is most known for his time as Immortals’ head coach for the organization’s LCS and Academy teams from 2020 to 2022. He is also the identical twin brother of former AD carry and current head coach of Evil Geniuses, Freeze.
2022 Summer Split offseason moves
Nov. 3: Hylissang to reportedly depart team after five seasons, Rhuckz to be promoted to starting role
The first of Fnatic’s reported roster moves this offseason came when it was reported by Marián Stoica of Blix.gg that the team’s longtime starting support Hylissang will be moving on after five seasons with the organization. Fnatic has not had anyone besides Hylissang regularly play the support position for the team since 2017 when Jesiz played support for the team.
Hylissang, a Spring Split MVP candidate, will reportedly be replaced by backup support Rhuckz, who played two games for Fnatic at this year’s World Championship play-in stage.
Nov. 8: Rekkles reportedly set to return to Fnatic as starting ADC
Fnatic’s bottom lane was shaken up immensely when it was reported by independent League journalist Brieuc Seeger that the team’s former star AD carry Rekkles will be returning from the ERL level of play to rejoin the team after two seasons away. Rekkles played for G2 Esports in 2021 and Karmine Corp in 2022.
Nov. 9: Head coach YamatoCannon reportedly out after two years
Fnatic’s head coach Jakob “YamatoCannon” Mebdi is reportedly parting ways with the organization after two seasons at the helm, according to Alejandro Gomis of Blix.gg. During his time with the team, Yamato brought Fnatic to the World Championship in two consecutive seasons.
Nov. 9: Crusher reportedly promoted from Fnatic TQ, will serve as team’s LEC head coach in 2023
Fnatic’s ERL-level head coach Gonçalo “Crusher” Pinto Brandão will reportedly be elevated to coach the franchise’s LEC squad in 2023.
This roster tracker will be updated throughout the offseason as more Fnatic moves are both reported and confirmed.
