- After an exceptional end to the 2023-2024 season, Team Vitality returns with high European and international ambitions.
- Since the start of the season, two superstars have joined Team Vitality's roster: Derke and Less, alongside Sayf (IGL), Kicks and Trexx. The club's new ambassador, ardiis, will cast their matches all year round.
- With this team, the goal is simple but bold: lay the foundations of a new legacy, make history on this new scene and secure a qualification for VALORANT Champions.
- Thus, Team Vitality is preparing to write a whole new story on the FPS game supported by a campaign entitled LEGACY. And its first chapter Ice & Fire begins today!
Team Vitality is proud to present its VALORANT roster for the 2025 season. After managing to secure a second place in Europe and a qualification for VALORANT Champions at the end of last season, the team wants to maintain its high standards and continue to shine on the European (VCT) and international scene. This team's first key date: the Bangkok Masters on February 27.
With a mix of youth, talent and experience, the club wants to assert its leadership as a French organization on the world stage. To this end, Team Vitality is proud to welcome two new international talents with an already established track record in the game: Finnish-Russian Derke and Brazilian Less, as well as a brand new coaching staff!
A FIVE-STAR ROSTER TO CONQUER THE WORLD
Team Vitality returns more determined than ever to the VALORANT scene. Thus, two new players have joined Kicks, trexx and Sayf (IGL and team captain) in the hope of winning a VCT title. In addition to this brand new roster, Team Vitality is also integrating a new experienced coaching staff with the arrival of Faded.
New players and coaching staff
- Nikita « Derke » Sirmitev (Finnish-Russian) – 21 years old: Former Counter-Strike player who switched to VALORANT. Considered one of the 3 best duelists of all time, Derke is known for his exceptional skills and decisive impact during matches. After winning VCT:2023 LOCK//IN in 2023, as well as VCT Masters Tokyo in the same year, an achievement never done before. Derke is ready to bring his strategic vision and talent to the team thanks to his great international experience.
- Felipe « Less » Basso (Brazilian) – 19 years old: A true VALORANT prodigy, Less quickly captured attention thanks to his excellent mechanics and superhuman reflexes. He won VALORANT Champions in 2022 and the VCT Americas League in 2023, at the age of only 17. Less is considered one of the best players in his role as a Sentinel.
- Daniel « Faded » Hwang (American) – 30 years old as Head Coach: Faded has already coached within the TSM organization and qualified for Ascension Finals in Mexico. He proved that he was capable of developing talents and achieving exceptional results. All this in his first year as Head Coach!
Roster composition
- Kimmie « Kicks » Laasner
- Saif « Sayf » Jibraeel (IGL)
- Nikita « trexx » Cherednichenko
- Nikita « Derke » Sirmitev
- Felipe « Less » Basso
For this new season, the talented Sayf has taken on the key role of IGL within the team. Voted duelist of the 2024 season in VCT, Sayf will have the heavy task of leading his team to victory.
With the arrival of two additional superstars within the team, Team Vitality sends a strong message: VALORANT is a priority scene for the club. As VALORANT Champions will take place in Paris, the club's home turf, Team Vitality hopes to make a mark at home.
« VALORANT is a paramount scene for us. That is why we were keen to strengthen the existing team with even more experienced profiles. We are looking for performance, we aim for excellence. And this season is special: we hope to be able to defend our chances of victory at home, in Paris. » explains Fabien “Neo” Devide, President and co-founder of Team Vitality.
LEGACY CAMPAIGN: AN ICE & FIRE ROSTER [CHAPTER 1]
Team Vitality embarks on this new season with a clear and stated ambition: to write a new legacy on a key FPS game and shine at Champions Paris. To accompany this adventure, Team Vitality launches an ambitious campaign entitled LEGACY, which will follow the team in three key chapters until Champions in September.
Our legacy begins now pic.twitter.com/BAGZ24J1kv
— Team Vitality Valorant (@TeamVitalityVAL) January 16, 2025
The first chapter of this campaign begins at the time of the Bangkok Masters. It will notably feature the two new stars of the team and their personalities. The campaign will play on the elements of the roster: Derke, a Finnish player known for his exemplary composure, embodies serenity and concentration. Less, a Brazilian with an explosive playing style, bringing flamboyant plays and an energy capable of igniting his teammates. Together, they symbolize a complementarity of qualities essential in the goal of the roster to reach the top.
VCT BUNDLE VITALITY: PLAY LIKE LESS OR DERKE!
Team Vitality is proud to announce that its official VCT bundle is now available for purchase (shop in-game). These exclusive bundles embody the unique identity of the club and allow fans to proudly wear the colors of the Hive, while supporting the team in its quest for glory on the VALORANT scene.
Each piece has been carefully designed to reflect the competitive spirit and limitless ambition of Team Vitality.
FORGED FOR GREATNESS
— Team Vitality Valorant (@TeamVitalityVAL) January 6, 2025
Introducing the 2025 Vitality bundle 🐝 pic.twitter.com/Hfj31ZmTaW