Natus Vincere unveils full VALORANT roster for 2026

Natus Vincere has officially put an end to any and all speculation by revealing their full VALORANT roster for the 2026 season. The Ukrainian organization announced the lineup through a humorous skit on social media, giving fans their first proper look at the team that will represent NaVi next year.

The finalized roster consists of:

• Andrey "Shao" Kiprsky
• Emirhan "hiro" Kat
• Uğur "Ruxic" Güç
• Dawid "Filu" Czarnecki
• Volkan "sociablEE" Yönal

Shao remains the longest-serving member of the lineup, having been an integral part of NaVi since 2022. Known across the EMEA scene for his flexible playstyle, Shao is also expected to step into the in-game leader role. His consistent presence gives the team much-needed stability as they enter a new phase.

hiro and Ruxic: Carrying Forward NaVi’s Core from 2025

hiro and Ruxic were among NaVi’s standout players over the past season. Both joined the organization just before the start of the 2025 season.

hiro, previously touted as one of EMEA’s brightest prospects after a short stint with Fnatic, brings some much needed mechanical skill to the roster. Playing alongside him is Ruxic, who rose from the Turkish Challenger League, quickly adapted to the top-tier competition and became NaVi’s dependable Controller.

sociablEE and Filu: The New Additions

The two new signings bring a mix of upside and potential. sociablEE arrives from BBL Esports, following an impressive 2025 campaign that saw BBL achieve their best franchised results to date, finishing fourth in VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 - EMEA Stage 1 and third in VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 - EMEA Stage 2.

On the other hand, Filu joins following the dissolution of KOI’s VCT slot. Despite KOI’s struggles, Filu turned heads with his performances in Red Bull Home Ground. Known for playing Duelist agents like Yoru and Waylay, he is expected to assume NaVi’s main duelist responsibilities heading into 2026.

Dual Coaching Setup Raises Questions

Perhaps the most intriguing part of NaVi’s announcement is the coaching arrangement. Veteran player Kirill "ANGE1" Karasiow officially steps in as Head Coach while Vincent "Happy" Cervoni remains listed in the same role, and Dmytro "Chippy" Bychenko continues as Assistant Coach. Analyst Alaa "Flynn" Nesrallah also joins the team, completing the backroom staff.

While it’s unclear how responsibilities will be divided, the project – humorously referred to as “Ange1’s Nine” – is believed to be primarily led by the former NaVi in-game leader, bringing his strategic mind back into the fold.

Looking Ahead to VCT 2026

As things stand, hiro and Ruxic remain under contract with Natus Vincere through 2026, according to the VALORANT Champions Tour Global Contract Database. The database has yet to reflect the updated roster, but based on the reveal video, it appears that the newly added players have also been signed on similar terms. With this lineup locked in, NaVi now faces what could be their final opportunity to secure a spot at Champions Shanghai.

With a mix of experience, rising talent, and a legendary leadership behind them, NaVi’s 2026 VALORANT roster carries both promise and intrigue. On paper, this lineup has all the tools necessary to make some serious noise in the EMEA region.

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