Alfajer leaves FNATIC after 1,641 days and a trophy-heavy Valorant run. The Turkish star thanked FNATIC after his departure, and the organization has now lost another cornerstone while reshaping its 2027 roster. Emir "Alfajer" Ali Beder has left FNATIC, ending a 1,641-day stay that began when he joined the organization as a 16-year-old in 2022 and closed with him at 21. The departure was confirmed on November 6, 2026, as FNATIC kept moving through a large offseason rebuild after a disappointing year. Alfajer arrived from Surreal Esports and quickly became a central part of FNATIC's Valorant lineup. He split Sentinel and Duelist duties on a roster that also featured Boaster, Derke, Enzo and Mistic, and he stayed with the team through its rise from strong international runs to trophy-winning form. Alfajer's farewell after four years with FNATIC. In his goodbye, Alfajer looked back on the age at which he joined and the years that followed. "I started this adventure at the age of 16, and now I am 21 years old," he said. He also thanked the organization for what it gave him beyond results. "I would like to thank FNATIC for who they helped me become," Alfajer said. His message also went out to the fans who followed FNATIC through its biggest moments and its setbacks. "I have experienced unforgettable moments in my life and each of them will remain special," he said, before adding thanks to the supporters who backed the team and him during his stay. That four-year span included some of the defining moments in FNATIC Valorant history. In 2022, the team finished fourth at Masters Copenhagen and placed 5th-6th at Champions İstanbul. Those results came in Alfajer's first year with the team, when he was still balancing Sentinel and Duelist roles while FNATIC built around one of the most stable cores in the region. The following year brought the biggest rewards. The source notes that 2023 was the first year of VCT's partnership era, and FNATIC used it to win two international trophies. The team opened the year by taking VCT LOCK//IN São Paulo, then lifted the Masters Tokyo trophy before finishing fourth at Champions Los Angeles. Alfajer's individual performance at Masters Tokyo stood out as well. He finished the event with a 1.33 rating, the highest in the tournament. That run helped cement his place among the most important players in FNATIC's championship core, and it became one of the clearest markers of his peak on the international stage. FNATIC's decline in 2026 set up the reset. FNATIC kept winning domestically after that peak. Since the start of the 2024 season, the team has picked up three regional titles, and it reached runner-up finishes at both Masters Toronto and Champions Paris in 2025. Even with those results, the organization could not keep its streak of international appearances alive in 2026. The 2026 campaign was FNATIC's first season without an international stage appearance in the organization's history. The missed qualification turned the year into the most disappointing stretch of the Alfajer era, especially for a team that had spent several seasons setting the pace in Europe and beyond. That downturn has already triggered a broad roster shakeup. Since the end of the season, FNATIC has parted ways with Veqaj and crashies. Longtime in-game leader Boaster has also been allowed to explore his options, which leaves one of the team's most recognizable figures open to a change as well. The changes have not stopped with the players. Head coach ENGH, coach Desmo and performance coach Szed have all left the team too, leaving FNATIC without the staff that had overseen much of its recent success. The departures leave the organization preparing for a wide-scale rebuild around a much smaller remaining core. FNATIC's 2027 rebuild now starts around kaajak and Cloud. VLR.gg's roster listing now shows kaajak and Cloud as the remaining players on FNATIC's lineup after the latest departures. That means the organization is heading into 2027 with only a thin base of the squad that defined its strongest years in Valorant. Alfajer's exit is the latest sign that FNATIC is breaking down the structure that carried it through its best international stretch. The team's success in 2023, its regional titles in 2024, and its deep runs in 2025 were all built around a core that no longer exists in its original form. The roster churn around FNATIC also mirrors a wider offseason trend in Valorant, where several established teams have already started to move on from long-tenured players. Gamer2Go has also reported recent changes elsewhere in the scene, including Paper Rex releasing Jinggg after five years and Sentinels beginning their own rebuild. FNATIC's moves belong to the same wave, but the Alfajer departure hits a team whose modern identity was tied so closely to one core group. What remains now is a rebuild that has already moved past the first round of departures and into the hard part: replacing the players and staff who defined FNATIC's peak years. Alfajer leaves with a trophy-filled record, a Masters Tokyo MVP-level showing by rating, and a farewell that made clear how central FNATIC was to his rise from academy-age prospect to established star.

Boaster parts ways with Fnatic after nearly six years, ending an era in VALORANT esports. Last updated: 2026/11/07 at 11:52 AM One of the most iconic partnerships in VALORANT esports has officially come to an end. Jake "Boaster" Howlett has parted ways with Fnatic after nearly six years, bringing an emotional conclusion to one of the most successful chapters in the organization's competitive history. Fnatic confirmed Boaster's departure on November 6, 2026, with a heartfelt tribute celebrating his achievements, leadership, and impact on the VALORANT community. The British in-game leader also shared an emotional farewell, thanking his teammates, fans, family, and everyone who helped him throughout his journey. In brief: * Boaster has officially left Fnatic after joining the organization in February 2021. * During his time with Fnatic, he won two international VALORANT trophies, including VCT LOCK//IN São Paulo and Masters Tokyo in 2023. * Both Fnatic and Boaster shared emotional farewell messages, reflecting on their years together. * Boaster's next team remains unconfirmed as Fnatic continues rebuilding its VALORANT roster ahead of VCT 2027. Fnatic officially says goodbye to Boaster after nearly six years. On November 6, Fnatic announced the departure of its longtime captain and in-game leader, Boaster, through an emotional tribute video on social media. The organization praised the British player for helping shape its VALORANT legacy and becoming one of the most recognizable personalities in competitive esports. "You have defined an era. Defined the game." Fnatic went on to explain that Boaster would always remain part of the organization's story, thanking him for everything he had accomplished during his time with the team. The announcement marks the end of a partnership that began in February 2021, when Fnatic signed the former SUMN FC roster and entered competitive VALORANT. Since then, Boaster has been the face of Fnatic's VALORANT division, leading the team through roster changes, championship victories, heartbreaking defeats, and some of the biggest moments in VCT history. Boaster shares emotional farewell message following fnatic departure. Shortly after Fnatic announced his departure, Boaster published a lengthy and emotional statement on his personal X account. He described his departure as the end of an era and reflected on the people who supported him throughout his professional career. Boaster thanked his former teammates, coaching staff, and fans for believing in him during both successful and difficult periods. He also acknowledged the original SUMN FC players who trusted him when he was still a relatively unknown in-game leader with ambitions of making it big in esports. One of the most personal moments in his statement came when he thanked his partner, Yinsu, for supporting his early career. According to Boaster, she helped him become more disciplined and even covered their rent before he secured his professional contract. Looking back at his accomplishments, Boaster explained that while he originally wanted to make history in esports, the memories and relationships he built along the way had become even more meaningful to him. He ended his statement by confirming that his journey in esports was far from finished. "The journey is not over but my time at fnatic is..." Boaster also revealed that he plans to release a video discussing his departure in greater detail. Boaster's legacy with Fnatic includes two international VALORANT championships. Boaster joined Fnatic in February 2021 as part of the organization's original VALORANT roster, which previously competed under the SUMN FC name. Under his leadership, Fnatic quickly established itself as one of Europe's strongest teams. The organization reached the grand final of Masters Reykjavík in 2021, eventually falling to Sentinels. Although Fnatic missed out on the trophy, that tournament helped establish Boaster as a respected in-game leader. His biggest achievements arrived in 2023, when Fnatic became the first VALORANT team to win consecutive VCT international tournaments. Some of Boaster's most notable achievements with Fnatic include: * VCT Masters Reykjavík 2021: Runner-up. * VCT LOCK//IN São Paulo 2023: Champion, defeating LOUD 3-2. * VCT Masters Tokyo 2023: Champion, defeating Evil Geniuses 3-0. * VCT EMEA Stage 1 and Stage 2 2024: Champion. * VCT EMEA Stage 1 2025: Champion. * VCT Masters Toronto 2025: Runner-up. * VALORANT Champions Paris 2025: Runner-up, losing 3-2 to NRG. Beyond the trophies, Boaster became famous for his energetic personality, memorable stage entrances, dances, and entertaining interactions with fans. His combination of tactical leadership and showmanship helped make him one of VALORANT's most beloved professional players. Fnatic continues major VALORANT roster rebuild ahead of VCT 2027. Boaster's departure comes during a major restructuring of Fnatic's competitive VALORANT division. The organization struggled throughout the 2026 VCT season, failing to qualify for any of the year's international tournaments, including VALORANT Champions. In September 2026, Boaster confirmed that Fnatic had allowed him to explore opportunities with other teams while discussions about his future continued. Now, his departure is official. Fnatic has also announced several other significant departures, including: * Austin "crashies" Roberts: Departed November 4. * Emir Ali "Alfajer" Beder: Departed November 5. * Jake "Boaster" Howlett: Departed November 6. The organization has also parted ways with multiple coaching staff members as it prepares for the 2027 competitive season. With Boaster and Alfajer gone, Fnatic faces the difficult task of rebuilding a roster that once dominated the international VALORANT scene. What's next for Boaster after leaving fnatic? As of writing, Boaster has not officially announced which organization he will represent next. However, his previous statements suggest that he remains interested in competing professionally rather than retiring. When Fnatic first allowed him to explore other opportunities in September, Boaster expressed his motivation to continue playing as an in-game leader and said he was open to offers from different regions, particularly EMEA and China. Wherever he goes next, his legacy with Fnatic and his contributions to competitive VALORANT will be remembered for years to come. Ali Ahmed Akib is the Co-Founder and Editor-in-chief of GameRiv. Akib grew up playing MOBA titles, especially League of Legends and is currently managing the editorial team of GameRiv.