• Team Vitality returns stronger than ever for the upcoming League of Legends season, revealing new rosters for both the LEC and LFL.
  • The leading French club will bring creative young talents with a powerful collective synergy to shine at the top of the League of Legends scene.
  • For the LEC, the organisation unveils a new line-up, including standout players from its LFL academy team including: Kaan “Naak Nako” Okan and Mateusz “Czajek” Czajka, who made a name for themselves with exceptional performances last season. 
  • On the LFL side, the team welcomes Frenchman Vincent “Vetheo” Berrié alongside Croatian Josip “Jopa” Čančar, as well as new faces eager to take the competition by storm. 

Team Vitality is proud to announce its new League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) and League of Legends France (LFL) rosters for the 2025 League Of Legends season. Guided by the club’s legendary coaching staff, James “MAC” MacCormack and Patrick “Pad” Suckow-Breum, the rosters aim to deliver a dynamic and fast-paced playstyle. These latest recruitments are a reflection of Team Vitality’s commitment to fostering a performance-driven culture while pushing boundaries to achieve excellence and progress the League of Legends performance system for the club.

A FRESH WAVE OF YOUTH IN LEC TEAM

For the new season, two promising players from the LFL 2024 roster join the existing lineup, including jungler Linas “Lyncas” Nauncikas, bot laner Matyáš “Carzzy” Orság and support Zdravets “Hylissang” Iliev Galabov, further strengthening the teams potential.

The new players joining the team include

  • Top Laner – Kaan “Naak Nako” Okan– 18 years old – Turkey: This young Turkish prodigy is a rising star in the scene. A key player in Team Vitality’s victory in the Banque Postale Coupe de France in LFL, Naak Nako brings fresh energy to the team. Since late 2023, he has been dedicated to winning trophies with Team Vitality, showcasing his talent, determination and drive.
  • Mid Laner – Mateusz “Czajek” Czajka – 21 years old – Poland: Another standout from the 2024 Coupe de France victory, alongside Naak Nako, Czajek adds depth and synergy to the roster. Having joined Team Vitality in December 2022, he has consistently worked to elevate his teammates and strive to reach new heights.

These two players made a remarkable impact during their LFL season with Team Vitality, reaching the finals of the EMEA Masters. Recognised for their high potential, creativity, and exceptional team spirit, they were natural choices to step up and join Team Vitality’s adventure in the LEC.

On the staff side, the strategic duo of Head Coach James “MAC” MacCormack and Strategic Coach Patrick “Pad” Suckow-Breum remains the same, continuing to shape the team’s vision of League of Legends gameplay. Supporting them, Luka “Lukezy” Trumbić and Christophe “Kaas” Oudheusden join the team as Coaches. At their side, Milan Morisot brings his expertise as a Data Specialist, Erik Olbrich as Team Manager, and Andy Zajimovic as Esports Manager.

Team Vitality’s LEC roster is being renewed with the integration of these promising young talents, bringing freshness and energy into the group. With players like Naak Nako and Czajek, supported by experienced management, the team approaches this season with determination and ambition, aiming to conquer the European and international scene. This season promises to be captivating, and Team Vitality is ready to make an impact.

VITALITY.BEE SET TO SOAR ABOVE THE COMPETITION IN 2025

The Vitality.Bee team is determined to maintain its competitive edge from last season. Joining forces with the exceptional Croatian botlaner Josip “Jopa” Čančar, the roster will welcome:

  • Top Laner – Maximilian “Vertigo” Race, 21 years old, Austria : Former player for Eintracht Spandau, Vertigo led his team to victory in the Prime League and the EMEA Masters in Spring 2024. He is known for his aggressive and versatile top-plane playstyle, where he imposes constant pressure, creating openings for his teammates. This year, his ambition is to prove himself on the LFL scene, by showing his great ability to adapt.
  • Jungler – Lukas “Lurox” Thoma, 25 years old, Germany: With an impressive track record with victories in Prime League Summer 2023 and 2024, as well as in Prime League Pokal 2024, Lurox excels in the art of shot-calling. This year, Lurox will bring leadership and strategic clarity to the team, thanks to his experience, in order to guide the young players and allow Vitality.Bee to reach new heights. 
  • Mid Laner – Vincent “Vetheo” Berrié, 22 years old, France : Famous for his technical and strategic playstyle, Vetheo was named MVP of the 2022 LEC Spring Split. His return to the LFL brings experience and a sharp game vision to the team. His goal is to regain confidence and mentor his teammates throughout the season to guide the academy team to success.
  • Support – Kadir “Fleshy” Kemiksiz, 23 years old, Turkey: Fleshy claimed the LFL Spring Split 2024 title,  with remarkable performances in 2023 and 2024 and a proactive playstyle. Known for his versatility, seamless synergy with teammates, and a vision of the game that enriches the diversity of the team. His strong experience will allow all members of the roster to rise to the top.

With these new talents, the Vitality.Bees are determined to solidify their place among the elite and make a lasting impact on the LFL scene this season. 

Finally, Team Vitality will be arming itself with new staff welcoming Arvindir as the new Head Coach and Nalu as Strategic Coach, Marc “Many Fender” Kowolik as new EsportsManager, and Olivier Morizet as Esports French Project Manager.

With this talented and experienced lineup, Vitality.Bee is ready to dominate the upcoming season. Backed by a powerful team and players with diverse profiles, each member brings their unique skills and a shared common ambition for success. Their ultimate goal: to surpass previous performances and lead the team to the top of the competition.

AN AMBITIOUS VISION FOR THE LEAGUE OF LEGENDS TEAMS

Team Vitality’s League of Legends rosters embody the club’s commitment to performance and caring for its fans in esports. Driven by a spirit of tenacity and confidence instilled by its coaching staff, Team Vitality strives to build a world-class organisation based on human-centered management, optimised by performance and data analysis.

This vision is based in particular on the identification and development of emblematic players, particularly in the key role of midlaner, thanks to precise recruitment and scouting systems. The objective is to ensure a perfect match between new talents and the culture as well as the collective objectives of the team. Mac and Pad adopt a roster composition strategy focused on creating balanced and coherent teams, leveraging both existing talent and an aggressive and dynamic style of play, directly inspired by traditional sport.

Furthermore, Team Vitality promotes an approach based on a “one club” mentality, aligning its LEC and LFL teams around a common vision. This alignment aims to strengthen player development, with the ambition of promoting talents from its internal system. By also involving fans in this process and sharing the team’s values ​​and history, Team Vitality strengthens ties with its passionate community.