Fnatic parts ways with Mikyx

Fnatic has parted ways with Mihael ‘Mikyx‘ Mehle following a disappointing League of Legends World Championship 2025 campaign.

The Slovenian support player joined the UK-based esports organisation from G2 Esports in November 2024.

Announced on social media, Mikyx is the first member of Fnatic’s League of Legends roster to depart after crashing out of Worlds without winning a match in the tournament’s Swiss stage.

The player joined Fnatic after achieving a wealth of success at G2 Esports, winning all three LEC splits in 2024 and a top-four finish at the Esports World Cup 2024.

“It has been a pleasure to work with Miky this year and have him back in Fnatic,” said Patrik Sättermon, Chief Gaming Officer at Fnatic. “After discussing his future together, we’ve decided to let him freely explore his options for 2026 and build a team which better fits his vision and goals.”

According to the Riot Games Global Contract Database, Mikyx’s contract is set to expire in November 2026. Following his departure from the organisation, Mikyx’s next steps for the upcoming season remain unclear.

Despite failing to qualify for the Knockout Stage at Worlds 2025, Fnatic’s year showed signs of potential in regional competitions.

A third-place finish at LEC 2025 Winter, followed by a fourth at LEC 2025 Spring, cemented the team’s place among Europe’s top teams.

Victory over Karmine Corp in the LEC 2025 Summer playoffs secured a place at Worlds, but was unable to compete against CTBC Flyinh Oyster and Bilibili Gaming. The team’s year came to an end at the hands of Movistar KOI, losing its third-round match 2-1 to become one of the first teams eliminated from the tournament.

Having failed to win a tournament since 2019, the off-season is another opportunity for Fnatic to revisit the drawing board and build a roster capable of competing for championships once again.