All Players Who Have Joined And Left Valorant In 2023

Valorant, Riot Games’ tactical first-person shooter, has continued to captivate esports enthusiasts around the world since its launch. As the competitive scene evolves, so do the rosters of professional teams. 

In 2023, Valorant saw numerous player movements, with talents joining new organizations, parting ways with their old ones, or taking a break from the competitive circuit. Let’s dive into the extensive list of players who made significant roster changes in Valorant during the year.

North America (NA)

Sentinels

• Shahzeeb “ShahZaM” Khan: ShahZaM, a cornerstone of Sentinels, continued to lead the team as they defended their Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Masters Reykjavik championship.
• Hunter “SicK” Mims: SicK remained a key figure for Sentinels, consistently delivering strong performances.
• Jared “zombs” Gitlin: zombs continued to excel in his role, contributing to Sentinels’ success.
• Michael “dapr” Gulino: dapr maintained his position on the roster, bringing consistency and skill to the team.
• Tyson “TenZ” Ngo: TenZ was one of the most notable additions to the Sentinels roster, joining on loan from Cloud9 and making a massive impact.
• Sentinels add Zellsis to their VCT 2024 roster

100 Thieves

• Spencer “Hiko” Martin: Hiko, a veteran of the game, remained a pivotal figure for 100 Thieves.
• Joshua “steel” Nissan: steel’s skills and experience continued to be an asset for the team.
• Nicholas “nitr0” Cannella: nitr0 was an important part of 100 Thieves’ lineup throughout the year.
• Ethan “Ethan” Arnold: Ethan showcased his abilities as a key contributor to the team’s performance.
• Peter “Asuna” Mazuryk: Asuna remained an essential part of 100 Thieves’ roster.
• Derrek “Derrek” Ha: Derrek Ha joined 100 Thieves as a head coach, providing strategic guidance.

Other Notable NA Teams

• FaZe Clan: The FaZe Clan roster remained stable throughout the year, with players like Jimmy “Marved” Nguyen and Rory “dephh” Jackson leading the charge.
• XSET: XSET made several roster changes, with players like Aiden “Nifty” Hendry and Jordan “AYRIN” He contributing to the team’s success.
• Envy: Envy’s roster remained consistent, with players like Victor “food” Wong and Jimmy “Marved” Nguyen continuing to impress.

Europe (EU)

Fnatic

• Jake “Boaster” Howlett: Boaster continued to lead Fnatic with his strategic brilliance and charismatic personality.
• Dominykas “MiniBoo” Lukaševičius: MiniBoo was a valuable addition to the roster, contributing his skills to the team.
• Martin “Mystic” Zima: Mystic remained a consistent and skilled player for Fnatic.
• Marius “ShadoW” Gheorghe: ShadoW was a key player in Fnatic’s lineup, delivering impactful performances.
• Kostas “tsack” Theodoropoulos: tsack showcased his abilities throughout the year, aiding Fnatic’s success.

G2 Esports

• Óscar “mixwell” Cañellas Colocho: mixwell continued to be a crucial player for G2 Esports.
• Jose Antonio “Bulf” Ramos Lanzuela: Bulf joined G2 as a head coach, providing valuable insights to the team.

Other Notable EU Teams

• Natus Vincere (Na’Vi): Na’Vi’s roster remained stable, with players like Mehmet “cNed” İpek and Muhammad “Moe40” Hariff continuing to impress.
• Liquid: Team Liquid saw changes in their roster throughout the year, with players like Elias “Jamppi” Olkkonen and Saif “Sayf” Jibraeel contributing to the team’s performance.

Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Vision Strikers

• Seonwoo “BuZz” Lee: BuZz remained an integral part of Vision Strikers, contributing his skills to the team’s success.

ZETA DIVISION

• Leong “AlexXx” Khai: AlexXx was a notable addition to ZETA DIVISION, showcasing his skills in the APAC region.

Other Notable APAC Teams

• Talon Esports: Talon Esports made several roster changes, with players like Terence “SOULZ” Siow contributing to the team’s performance.
• Paper Rex: Paper Rex featured players like Jordan “AYRIN” He, who made a name for themselves in the APAC region.

Latin America (LATAM)

FURIA Esports

• Gabriel “qck” Lima: qck was a key player for FURIA Esports, contributing to the team’s success.

Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

Nasr Esports

• Amir “ORAX” Amireche: ORAX was a notable player for Nasr Esports in the MENA region.

Africa

Bane Esports

• Franco “Kryptix” Sumer: Kryptix, known for his time with Fnatic, joined Bane Esports and made an impact in the African region.

These roster changes and player movements marked an eventful year in Valorant esports. As the competitive scene continues to grow, it’s certain that we’ll see even more talent transitions and exciting developments in 2024. Fans can look forward to more thrilling matches and new stars emerging in the world of Valorant.

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