Fnatic finalise 2026 VCT roster with French talent Veqaj
British esports powerhouse Fnatic have officially confirmed their roster for the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) season.
fnatic-logo16They unveiled Sylvain 'Veqaj' Pattyn as their newest addition during the INZONE London Clash 2025.
The 22-year-old Frenchman joins from Gentle Mates, where he excelled in the Initiator role throughout VCT EMEA Stage 1 and Stage 2, earning praise for his consistency and composure.
Veqaj replaces Timofey 'Chronicle' Khromov, who has since joined Team Vitality. Making his debut under the Fnatic banner on 9 November 2025, Veqaj faced GIANTX in a thrilling best-of-three that ended in a 2–1 victory for Fnatic.
He impressed immediately, posting a solid 45/39/5 KDA while rotating through Sentinel, Controller, and Duelist roles - a versatile showing that hinted at his adaptability and tactical understanding.
Under the guidance of head coach Milan 'Milan' de Meij and assistant coach Benjamin 'Scuttt' Hutchinson, Fnatic look poised for another competitive season.
The full active roster now features: Jake 'Boaster' Howlett (IGL), Emir 'Alfajer' Beder, Kajetan 'kaajak' Haremski, Austin 'crashies' Roberts, and newcomer Sylvain 'Veqaj' Pattyn.
Veqaj's composed debut and smooth integration into Fnatic's structure suggest that the organisation has successfully filled the void left by Chronicle's departure.