Listen, Fnatic has officially completed the restructuring by signing the final piece of their puzzle. On December 17, 2025, the organization announced the transfer of the Greek midlane Vladiros ‘Vladi’ Kourtidis. This is not just a position replacement, it is a strategic response to the shameful departure from Worlds 2025, where the team could not take a single card. Now the roaster looks like an explosive mix of the fury of newcomers and the cold experience of veterans.
This is the base: Vladi reunites with his compatriot Empyros, with whom they played leagues back in 2022 under the tag Riddle Esports. Three years later, they meet at the base of one of the greatest clubs in Europe.
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Fnatic’s Gold line-up for the 2026 season
The organization took a risk by completely rebuilding the backbone after the “mixed” 2025. Here’s who will defend the tag in the opening split of LEC Versus:
Team Roster Overview
Vladi Insider: Why him?
Over the past 12 months, Vladi has become a top actor on the European stage. Playing for Karmine Corp, he not only took the LEC 2025 Winter gold, but also dragged the team to the finals of the First Stand Tournament.
Catch the inside: Fnatic are picking up the midlane at the peak of their form. His synergy with Empyros is what the team lacked last year: an instinctive understanding of each other’s movements without unnecessary calls.
The Road to 2026: The First Exam — Los Ratones
The first serious collision is scheduled for January 17, 2026. Fnatic are coming out against Los Ratones as part of LEC Versus. The stakes are exorbitant: the winner receives a direct invite to the First Stand Tournament 2026, the first international event of the year.
To be honest, this is Fnatic’s last chance to prove that they are still a “force” and not just a media brand. After they crashed out of Worlds 2025 with a score of 0 wins, the fans’ credibility is exhausted. Either this Greek duo will shoot right away, or the organization will face another round of stagnation.
