{{Short description|Esports organisation based in London, England}} {{EngvarB|date=January 2023}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2023}} {{Primary sources|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox sports team | name = Fnatic | short_name = FNC | logo = Esports organization Fnatic logo.svg | logo_size = | alt = | caption = | location = ''Headquarters'':<br />London<br />''Teams'':<br />Berlin (''LoL'' and ''Valorant'') | colors = Orange, Black, White<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fnatic.com/brand|title=Fnatic press & Brand kit|date=|access-date=10 October 2022|website=Fnatic|first=|last=}}</ref><br>{{colour box|#FF5900}} {{colour box|#000000}} {{colour box|#FFFFFF}} | parent_group = | founded = {{Start date and age|2004|07|23|df=y}} | folded = | ceo = Sam Mathews | partners = Sony, Jack Link's, Steelcase, Amazon, Betify (Counter-Strike 2), Inzone | sport_label = Divisions | sport = {{ubl | ''Apex Legends'' | ''Counter-Strike 2'' | ''League of Legends'' | ''Overwatch 2'' | ''Street Fighter'' | ''Rainbow Six Siege'' | ''Valorant'' | ''The Finals'' }} | website = {{Official URL}} | footnotes = | fanclub = }}
'''Fnatic''' (pronounced "fanatic"; also stylised as '''fnatic''' or '''FNATIC''') is a professional esports organisation headquartered in London, England.<ref name=contactUs>{{cite web|url=http://www.fnatic.com/contact|title=contact us page|publisher=Fnatic|access-date=3 October 2013}}</ref> Founded on 23 July 2004,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fnatic.com/feature/3634/Fnatic-turns-2-years-old.html|title=fnatic turns 2 years old|publisher=Fnatic|author='tuxie' Roy Vuitton|date=22 July 2006|access-date=3 October 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928030043/http://www.fnatic.com/feature/3634/Fnatic-turns-2-years-old.html|archive-date=28 September 2011}}</ref> it has players from around the world competing in several games.
Fnatic's ''League of Legends'' team competes in the ''League of Legends'' EMEA Championship (LEC) and is one of the most successful organisations in the league. The team won the first ''League of Legends'' World Championship in 2011, and it held the record for most LEC titles from 2011 to 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-29 |title=List of all LEC Winners – LoL Esports Europe |url=https://en.number13.de/list-of-all-lec-winners/ |website=number 13}}</ref>
Fnatic's ''Counter-Strike'' team, which has traditionally been located in Sweden, won the first ever ''CS:GO'' Major in 2013 and two more between 2013 and 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fnatic Big Events|date=|url=https://www.hltv.org/stats/teams/events/4991/fnatic?matchType=BigEvents|access-date=10 October 2022|website=Fnatic|first=|last=}}</ref> After a series of poor results dating back to the start of 2021, Fnatic made a move towards an international roster for the first time since 2013.<ref name="mezii">{{cite web|url=https://www.hltv.org/news/32126/fnatic-go-international-with-addition-of-alex-mezii|title=fnatic go international with addition of ALEX, mezii|date=3 August 2021|access-date=10 October 2022|website=HLTV|first=Lucas|last=Aznar Miles}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hltv.org/news/32081/fnatic-bench-jw-announce-plans-to-go-international|title=fnatic bench JW, announce plans to go international|date=20 July 2021|access-date=10 October 2022|website=HLTV|first=Milan|last=Švejda}}</ref>
The organisation has claimed more than 200 championship victories across 30 different games since its inception in 2004. According to ''Forbes'', Fnatic is worth $260 million ({{As of|2022|lc=y}}) and is among the top 10 most valuable esports companies.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Knight|first=Brett|title=The Most Valuable Esports Companies 2022|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brettknight/2022/05/06/the-most-valuable-esports-companies-2022/|access-date=17 November 2022|website=Forbes}}</ref>
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== History == The organisation was founded on 23 July 2004 by Sam Mathews and Anne Mathews..<ref name="fnaticAbout" /> After playing on Fnatic's ''Counter-Strike'' team for several years, Patrik "cArn" Sättermon became the chief gaming officer of Fnatic in 2012. Wouter Sleijffers replaced Anne Mathews as CEO in 2015,<ref>{{cite web|title=Fnatic Management – Who's Who|url=http://fnatic.com/management/|website=Fnatic.com|publisher=fnatic|date=19 November 2015|access-date=19 November 2015|archive-date=3 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160503084906/http://www.fnatic.com/management|url-status=dead}}</ref> while Sam Mathews is the board chairman.{{cn|date=June 2025}}
Between 2008 and 2009, Fnatic was sponsored by MSI and SteelSeries, spurring a temporary name change to FnaticMSI.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=14 August 2011|url=http://www.fnatic.com/news/2530/MSI-and-FNATIC-insist-on-the-best.html|title=MSI and FNATIC insist on the best!|publisher=fnatic|author='kboy' Neil Kirk|date=15 October 2008|archive-date=5 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405073746/http://www.fnatic.com/news/2530/MSI-and-FNATIC-insist-on-the-best.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 1 June 2011, Fnatic partnered with EIZO to launch their gaming monitors into the market.<ref>{{Cite web|title=EIZO Monitors Fnatic! Fnatic powered by the award-winning EIZO FORIS Monitors! {{!}} EIZO|url=https://www.eizoglobal.com/press/releases/htmls/fnatic.html|access-date=1 December 2020|website=www.eizoglobal.com}}</ref>
In 2006, Fnatic acquired a ''World of Warcraft'' team, Fnatic. WoW. Returning to represent Fnatic in the ''World of Warcraft'' 3v3 community was players TooGood, Vo0, and Ztrider. The Fnatic. WoW division won top finishes in events including BlizzCon, Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) and Major League Gaming (MLG).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-10-06 |title=Fnatic Orz just about the best team in the world |url=https://www.engadget.com/2008-10-05-fnatic-orz-just-about-the-best-team-in-the-world.html?guccounter=1 |website=engadget}}</ref>
In 2007, Fnatic acquired a ''DotA'' team, Fnatic. DotA, represented by Ritter "Ritter" Rusli, Romi "melen" Gunawan, Ariyanto "Lakuci" Sony, Sugiarto "BaHaMuT" Cahyadi, Jeffry "Neo" Lu.<ref name=2007-2008>{{cite web|access-date=14 August 2011|url=http://www.fnatic.com/articles/431/New-Additions-to-Fnatic-COD4-and-DOTA.html|title=fnatic new dota and cod|publisher=fnatic|date=19 August 2008|archive-date=28 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928030849/http://www.fnatic.com/articles/431/New-Additions-to-Fnatic-COD4-and-DOTA.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> They were formerly known as XcN DotA.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-03 |title=Sejarah Perjuangan Tim dan Pemain Indonesia Di Esports Dota 2 |url=https://m.metaco.gg/dota-2/sejarah-perjuangan-tim-dan-pemain-indonesia-di-esports-dota-2 |website=METACO |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250502183709/https://m.metaco.gg/dota-2/sejarah-perjuangan-tim-dan-pemain-indonesia-di-esports-dota-2 |archive-date=2025-05-02}}</ref>
In 2008, Fnatic picked up a new ''DotA'' team with a roster of Edvin "Kwom" Börjesson, Jonathan "Loda" Berg, Rasmus "Misery" Berth, Rene "Kebap-" Werner, and Aringazin "Aidar" Aidar.<ref name=2008-2009>{{cite web|access-date=14 August 2011|url=http://www.gosugamers.net/dota/news/10193-fnatic-with-new-dota-team-tlt-joins|title=fnatic new dota|publisher=GosuGamers|date=13 March 2009}}</ref>
In 2010 FnaticMSI.HoN was restructured with a roster of Johan "N0tail" Sundstein, Kalle "Trixi" Saarinen, Henrik "Freshpro" Hansen, Jascha "Nova" Markuse, and Tal "Fly" Aizik.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=14 August 2011|url=http://www.fnatic.com/news/7864/FnaticMSI-HoN-re-structuring.html|title=fnatic hon|publisher=fnatic|date=11 August 2010|archive-date=28 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928031051/http://www.fnatic.com/news/7864/FnaticMSI-HoN-re-structuring.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In January 2012, Fnatic took on ''RaidCall'' as a sponsor.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=16 May 2012|url=http://www.hltv.org/news/8056-fnatic-lands-raidcall-as-title-sponsor|title=RaidCall title Sponsor|publisher=Hltv|author=((Marc Winther "Nix0n"))|date=19 January 2012}}</ref> With the new title sponsor, Fnatic expanded into South Korea and became the first non-Korean esports team to acquire a professional gaming house in Seoul.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=16 May 2012|url=http://www.fnatic.com/news/9639/fnatic-gaming-house-korea-is-open.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120906114942/http://www.fnatic.com/news/9639/fnatic-gaming-house-korea-is-open.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 September 2012|title=Gaming House in Korea|publisher=Fnatic|author='Lexx' Alexander Zavoloka|date=19 March 2012}}</ref>
In 2012, Fnatic picked up the former GamersLeague ''Dota 2'' team in order to compete with other top teams. The team placed fourth in ESWC, but soon after, the team parted ways with Fnatic.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fnatic welcomes Dota 2 team|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/9312/fnaticmsi-welcomes-dota-2-team|work=Fnatic.com|publisher=Phll|access-date=9 October 2013}}</ref>
In August 2014, Fnatic partnered with Luke Millanta to create a collection of cosmetic ''Counter Strike: Global Offensive'' weapon skins.<ref>{{Cite web|title=FNATIC.com: Fnatic Presents: The Golden Era Collection|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/96202|website=www.fnatic.com|access-date=9 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The RZR Collection: Razer Launches CS:GO Weapon Finishes - AusGamers.com|url=http://www.ausgamers.com/news/read/3541957|website=www.ausgamers.com|access-date=9 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamereactor.eu/from-pixels-to-paint/|title=From Pixels to Paint|last=Chan|first=Lena|website=Gamereactor UK|date=17 February 2020 |access-date=11 March 2020}}</ref>
In 2015, Fnatic announced a return to ''Dota 2'', acquiring and sponsoring Team Malaysia.<ref>{{Cite web|last=INQUIRER.net|title=Fnatic Ventures Once Again Into Dota 2|url=https://esports.inquirer.net/7502/fnatic-ventures-once-again-into-dota-2|access-date=1 December 2020|website=esports.inquirer.net}}</ref>
On 1 October 2015 sports betting website Dafabet became a sponsor of Fnatic.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://calvinayre.com/2015/10/01/business/dafabet-ink-partnership-with-pro-esports-organization-fnatic/|title=DAFABET INK PARTNERSHIP WITH PRO ESPORTS ORGANIZATION FNATIC|first=Steven|last=Stradbrooke|website=CalvinAyre|date=1 October 2015|access-date=7 November 2015}}</ref>
On 23 March 2017, Fnatic announced that it would be making a one-off return to ''Heroes of Newerth'' with an all-Swedish roster made up of Makke, iNsaniA, Xibbe, Boxi and miCKe, and it would compete at the HonTour Season 5 World Finals in Bangkok.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fnatic.com/articles/heroes-of-newerth-the-last-stand|title=Heroes of Newerth: The Last Stand|access-date=10 June 2017|archive-date=10 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170810011905/https://www.fnatic.com/articles/heroes-of-newerth-the-last-stand|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 2 April 2017, Fnatic became the champions of HonTour Season 5, defeating [MiXs] Phoenix MiXs on the grand finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hontour.com/worldfinals2017|title=HonTour Season 5 World Finals|access-date=10 June 2017}}</ref>
On 6 October 2017, Fnatic joined the competitive ''Rocket League'' scene after acquiring the former roster of ''Leftovers''.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Newell|first1=Adam|title=Fnatic enters Rocket League|url=https://dotesports.com/rocket-league/fnatic-enters-rocket-league-17851|access-date=7 October 2017|date=6 October 2017|archive-date=7 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007120018/https://dotesports.com/rocket-league/fnatic-enters-rocket-league-17851|url-status=dead}}</ref>
On 12 April 2018, Fnatic joined the competitive ''Rainbow Six Siege'' scene after acquiring the former roster of Mindfreak.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mcvuk.com/esports/fnatic-acquires-australian-siege-roster-mindfreak|title=FNATIC acquires Australian Siege roster Mindfreak|work=MCV|access-date=29 June 2018}}</ref>
The company has its headquarters in London, near the Silicon Roundabout at Old Street, with a full-time senior management team including a CEO, CGO, Sales Director, Accounts Director and Head of Creative Services.<ref name="fnaticAbout">{{cite web|url=http://www.fnatic.com/about/|title=FNATIC.com|access-date=19 July 2016}}</ref>
Fnatic also runs an independent digital agency, ''Sannpa'', for businesses looking to be involved in esports.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-05-26 |title=Investment and Strategic Alliance with Global Esports Team Fnatic |url=https://www.marubeni.com/en/news/2021/release/00048.html?utm_ |website=Marubeni}}</ref>
In April 2019, Fnatic raised $19M in Series A funding round and restructured its leadership as it plans a major expansion in Asia and North America.<ref>Hilary Russ, [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-esports-fnatic/esports-organization-fnatic-raises-19-million-for-big-expansion-idUSKCN1S7361 "Esports organization Fnatic raises $19 million for big expansion"], Reuters, 30 April 2019</ref>
In October 2019, Fnatic acquired Indian ''PUBG Mobile'' team Xspark, consisting of Sc0utOP, Ronak, Paritosh, Owais and InYoDream. Fnatic disbanded the team in March 2021.<ref name="PUBGdisband">{{Cite web|last=Ahmed|first=Wasif|date=24 March 2021|title=Fnatic releases PUBG Mobile roster|url=https://dotesports.com/news/fnatic-releases-pubg-mobile-roster|access-date=26 March 2021|website=Dot Esports}}</ref>
In November 2019, Fnatic announced it had entered into a partnership with Japanese company Sanrio to collaborate on content and merchandise around its Hello Kitty brand.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://esportsobserver.com/fnatic-hello-kitty-partnership/|title=Fnatic Unveils Collaboration with Sanrio's Hello Kitty Brand|date=6 November 2019|website=The Esports Observer|access-date=3 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210311061036/https://esportsobserver.com/fnatic-hello-kitty-partnership/ | archive-date=2021-03-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dotesports.com/business/news/fnatic-reveals-surprising-collaboration-with-hello-kitty|title=Fnatic reveals surprising collaboration with Hello Kitty|date=5 November 2019|website=Dot Esports|access-date=3 January 2020}}</ref>
In October 2020, Fnatic announced a multi-year global partnership with Chinese-based global consumer electronics and home appliances market leader, Hisense.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fnatic.com/articles/fnatic-announces-global-partnership-with-hisense/|title=FFNATIC ANNOUNCES GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP WITH HISENSE|date=1 October 2020|website=Fnatic|access-date=15 December 2020}}</ref> The same year Fnatic signed a multi-year partnership with BMW.<ref>{{Cite web|title=LEAGUE OF LEGENDS: BMW PARTNERS WITH FNATIC, G2 ESPORTS, CLOUD9, T1 AND FUNPLUS PHOENIX|url=https://estnn.com/league-of-legends-bmw-fnatic-g2-esports-cloud9-t1-funplus-phoenix/|access-date=1 April 2021|website=estnn.com|date=16 April 2020}}</ref>
In March 2021, Fnatic announced a renewal of partnership with a global online gaming entertainment service "LeTou" and would serve as official sponsors for their DOTA 2 squad.<ref>{{Cite web|date=4 March 2021|title=Fnatic and LeTou Renew Partnership for 2021|url=https://esportsobserver.com/fnatic-letou-renew-partnership/|access-date=5 March 2021|website=The Esports Observer |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210419191619/https://esportsobserver.com/fnatic-letou-renew-partnership/ |archive-date=2021-04-19}}</ref>
In November 2022, Fnatic launched its own music label, Fnatic Music. The announcement coincided with the album Fnatic Island Vol. 1.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Thielmeyer|first=Max|title=Fnatic Launches New Music Label With 'Lofi Beats To Chill And Game To' Album|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/maxthielmeyer/2022/11/09/fnatic-launches-new-music-label-with-lofi-beats-to-chill-and-game-to-album/|access-date=17 November 2022|website=Forbes}}</ref>
On 6 May 2024, the Esports World Cup Foundation, funded by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund and organizers of the Esports World Cup tournament series, announced the 30 organizations (known in the ESWC as Clubs) who would make up the Club Support Program, with Fnatic being one of them. This program gives teams a one-time six-figure stipend if an organization is willing to enter new esports as well as additional funding each year if they drive viewership and fan engagement to the Esports World Cup.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Fudge |first1=James |title=30 Teams Selected for the Esports World Cup Club Support Program |url=https://esportsadvocate.net/2024/05/30-teams-selected-for-the-esports-world-cup-club-support-program/ |access-date=May 9, 2024 |work=The Esports Advocate |date=May 6, 2024}}</ref>
== Current divisions ==
=== ''Counter-Strike'' === thumb|The Fnatic ''Counter-Strike'' team in 2007
==== ''Counter-Strike: Source'' and ''1.6'' ==== Fnatic entered the ''Counter-Strike'' competitive scene in 2004, when the team was founded by Freek "FraK" Tammelling. The initial roster, led by Benjamin "diGitaL" Hildén, managed to win CPL Singapore 2005 but struggled to make much of an impact at other international events.{{cn|date=May 2025}} At the beginning of 2006, Fnatic released the entire line-up except for sniper Harley "dsn" Örwall, who was tasked to assemble a new roster. Örwall recruited Patrik "cArn" Sättermon, the in-game leader of Eyeballers; Oscar "Archi" Torgersen, from Team GoN; and Begrip duo Patrik "f0rest" Lindberg and Kristoffer "Tentpole" Nordlund.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/644|title=FNATIC.com: Fnatic announces new CS Lineup!|website=www.fnatic.com|access-date=5 March 2016}}</ref> This line-up would go on to win many major events in 2006, culminating with a 1st-place finish at CPL Winter 2006.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hltv.org/news/425-cpl-coverage-the-grand-final|title=CPL Coverage: The Grand Final|website=HLTV.org|access-date=5 March 2016}}</ref> In 2011, Fnatic's ''Counter-Strike'' team placed top three in many events with their newly acquired player, Michael "Friis" Jørgensen.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=16 May 2012|url=http://www.fnatic.com/news/9137/fnaticmsi-cs-welcome-friis-to-the-family.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130123055424/http://www.fnatic.com/news/9137/fnaticmsi-cs-welcome-friis-to-the-family.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 January 2013|title=fnatic welcomes Friis|publisher=fnatic|date=11 September 2011}}</ref> This simultaneously led to dropping many uncontracted players such as Qet (''Counter-Strike''), Lauke (''UT'') and Vo0 (''Q3'').
cArn gained a reputation as one of ''Counter-Strike''<nowiki/>'s premier in-game leaders and strategy callers from 2006 to 2012 due to his ability to lead several completely different Fnatic rosters to major tournament wins. However, in March 2012, he announced his surprise retirement before the IEM Season VI World Finals, going on to become the first chief gaming officer for Fnatic.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=16 May 2012|url=http://fnatic.com/news/9598/carn-iem-will-be-my-last-tournament.html|title=Carn retires|publisher=Fnatic|date=4 March 2012|archive-date=18 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120518025217/http://fnatic.com/news/9598/carn-iem-will-be-my-last-tournament.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Xizt took on the role of the in-game leader, replacing cArn with Finn "karrigan" Andersen, another Danish player. The new team won their first major LAN event at Copenhagen Games 2012. On the same weekend, FnaticRC.aLive won his first ever major tournament at IPL4 Las Vegas.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=16 May 2012|url=http://fnatic.com/news/9715/golden-weekend-for-fnaticraidcall.html|title=fnatic golden weekend|publisher=Fnatic|date=10 April 2012|archive-date=13 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120413182227/http://www.fnatic.com/news/9715/golden-weekend-for-fnaticraidcall.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
After Fnatic won 2012 DreamHack Summer and the Swedish Championships, Rasmus "Gux" Stahl retired from ''Counter-Strike'',<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-06-24 |title=Gux retires from fnatic and CS |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/8727/gux-retires-from-fnatic-and-cs |website=hltv}}</ref> leaving an open spot in Fnatic. On 26 June, Fnatic announced that Martin "trace" Heldt would join the team.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-06-27 |title=fnatic sign trace |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/8734/fnatic-sign-trace |website=hltv}}</ref> In August, Richard "Xizt" Landstorm left the team to play CS:GO for NiP;<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-10-08 |title=Nip returns for CS:GO |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/8917/nip-returns-for-csgo |website=hltv}}</ref> Emil "FYRR73" Karlsson was announced as his replacement.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-08-30 |title=FYRR73 joins fnatic |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/9009/fyrr73-joins-fnatic |website=hltv}}</ref>
==== ''Counter-Strike: Global Offensive'' ==== When Fnatic switched to ''Counter Strike: Global Offensive'', they became one of the top teams in the world. In order to complete the roster, Fnatic announced that Xyp9x and JOKERN would join them to compete in ''Counter Strike: Global Offensive''.<ref name="Fnatic brings in Xyp9x & JOKERN">{{cite web|title=Fnaticbrings in Xyp9x & JOKERN|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/95308/fnaticrc-cs-brings-in-xyp9x-jokern|publisher=razrrr_|access-date=9 October 2013}}</ref> The team was able to finish in the 3rd/4th position of the EMS Season 1 Finals.<ref>{{cite web|title=RaidCall EMS One Bracket|url=http://de.csgo.raidcall-emsone.com/summer-2013/finals/#BracketFinals|access-date=9 October 2013|archive-date=7 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130807235445/http://de.csgo.raidcall-emsone.com/summer-2013/finals/#BracketFinals|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In late 2013, Fnatic won the first ever major tournament in ''Counter Strike: Global Offensive'', under the guidance of their new leader, Markus "pronax" Wallsten, taking out the team Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP). In 2014, Fnatic took in 2 ex-LGB players, Olof "olofmeister" Kajbjer and Freddy "KRIMZ" Johansson.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-07-01 |title=KRiMZ and olofm join fnatic |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/12713/krimz-and-olofm-join-fnatic |website=hltv}}</ref> They went on to win ESL One Katowice 2015 after defeating NIP, and on 24 August 2015, Fnatic won ESL One Cologne 2015, after defeating Team EnVyUs.<ref>{{cite web |last1=published |first1=Evan Lahti |title=This amazing quad-kill was the turning point of the CS:GO championship |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/esl-one-cologne-video-2015/ |website=PC Gamer |access-date=28 August 2025 |language=en |date=24 August 2015}}</ref> Because of this roster's back-to-back major wins and eleven other international titles, some consider this Fnatic team to be the strongest roster ever assembled in the history of ''CS:GO''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gfinity.net/news/details/thorin-s-top-20-cs-go-line-ups-of-all-time-10-1|title=Thorin's Top 20 CS:GO Line-Ups Of All-Time (10–1) :: News|last=esports|first=Gfinity – Generation|website=Gfinity|access-date=5 March 2016|archive-date=8 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308013527/https://www.gfinity.net/news/details/thorin-s-top-20-cs-go-line-ups-of-all-time-10-1|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In November 2015, after a few disappointing tournament performances, pronax decided to take a hiatus from competitive ''CS:GO''. He was replaced with Dennis "dennis" Edman from international team G2 Esports.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/96547|title=FNATIC.com: Fnatic CS:GO Lineup Changes|website=www.fnatic.com|access-date=5 March 2016}}</ref> In December 2015, Fnatic beat NIP 2–1 and secured their second Fragbite Masters win, the other being in season 3.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gosugamers.net/counterstrike/news/33603-fragbite-masters-s5-fnatic-are-the-champions|title=Fragbite Masters S5: Fnatic are the champions!|website=GosuGamers|date=7 December 2015 |access-date=7 December 2015}}</ref> Fnatic regained the #1 position in HLTV's team rankings after the tournament,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ninjas in Pyjamas vs fnatic on 2015-12-06 on Counterstrike Fragbite Masters CS:GO Season 5 – LAN Finals |url=https://www.gosugamers.net/counterstrike/tournaments/8233-fragbite-masters-cs-go-season-5-lan-finals/matches/94259-ninjas-in-pyjamas-vs-fnatic |access-date=6 December 2015 |website=GosuGamers.net}}</ref> and remained the #1 ranked team in the world until 18 April 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hltv.org/ranking/teams/2016/april/18|title=HLTV.org – The home of competitive Counter-Strike|website=HLTV.org|access-date=31 August 2017}}</ref>
In April 2016 olofmeister suffered a wrist injury, and John "wenton" Eriksson took his place temporarily.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Nordmark|first1=Sam|title=Wenton latest replacement for Olofmeister as Fnatic drops PlesseN|date=26 April 2016|url=https://dotesports.com/counter-strike/news/wenton-fnatic-counter-strike-olofmeister-3251|access-date=5 September 2019}}</ref>
On 15 August 2016 Fnatic announced that Robin "flusha" Rönnquist, Jesper "JW" Wecksell, and KRIMZ would be transferred to GODSENT and the team would be welcoming Simon "twist" Eliasson and Jonas "Lekr0" Olofsson in return. Wenton, who was already a substitute for Fnatic, completed the line-up.<ref name="neweracsgo">{{Cite web|url=https://archive.fnatic.com/content/96730|title=FNATIC.com: A new era for Fnatic CS:GO|website=archive.fnatic.com|access-date=16 January 2023|archive-date=16 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116213942/https://archive.fnatic.com/content/96730|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://esports.yahoo.com/flusha-jw-krimz-out-as-fnatic-reshuffles-csgo-squad-2-194723060.html|title=Flusha, JW, Krimz out as Fnatic reshuffles CS:GO squad|website=esports.yahoo.com|date=15 August 2016 }}</ref>
On 20 August 2017 Fnatic announced that olofmeister would depart from Fnatic to join FaZe Clan, and dennis would also leave Fnatic and join GODSENT; they were replaced by Maikil "Golden" Selim and Lekr0.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fnatic.com/articles/cs-go-roster-update-olofmeister-departs|title=CS:GO Roster Update: Olofmeister Departs. – Fnatic|website=fnatic.com|access-date=31 August 2017|archive-date=31 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831041058/https://fnatic.com/articles/cs-go-roster-update-olofmeister-departs|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fnatic.com/articles/cs-go-roster-update-welcome-back-lekr0|title=CS:GO Roster Update: Welcome Back, Lekr0! – Fnatic|website=fnatic.com|access-date=31 August 2017|archive-date=30 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830234557/https://fnatic.com/articles/cs-go-roster-update-welcome-back-lekr0|url-status=dead}}</ref>
thumb|Fnatic at IEM Sydney 2019
In September 2019, flusha and Golden, two previous squad members, rejoined the team. Following this roster move, Fnatic enjoyed some success, until at the start of 2021 there were more changes, with flusha stepping down from the team's active roster, to be replaced by the 21 year old talent Jack "Jackinho" Ström Mattsson.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hltv.org/news/30928/flusha-steps-down-from-fnatic-active-roster|title=flusha steps down from fnatic active roster|website=HLTV.org}}</ref> after this change, the team had a slew of losses, falling over the next six months to a near all-time low of position #65 on the HLTV team ranking.<ref>{{Cite web|title=HLTV.org – The home of competitive Counter-Strike|url=https://www.hltv.org/team/4991/fnatic|access-date=27 November 2021|website=HLTV.org}}</ref> As a result of this, the decision was made to change things up, with the roster becoming, for the first time, an international one following the addition of UK players Alexander "ALEX" McMeekin and William "mezii" Merriman and the benching of JW and Golden.<ref name="mezii" />
This change was positive at first for Fnatic, leading to good performances at ESL Pro League XIV, and allowed them to regain a spot amongst the top 20 HLTV teams; however, following a bad performance at IEM Fall 2021, where they failed to win a single match, Fnatic failed to qualify for the 2021 Stockholm Major, and shortly afterward, Jackinho was benched from the team.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fnatic Twitter post|url=https://twitter.com/fnatic/status/1446822765806374915|access-date=27 November 2021|website=Twitter}}</ref> Owen "smooya" Butterfield was signed to replace Jackinho on a 3-month trial. The addition of smooya marked the first time in the history of Fnatic fielded a British majority line-up.<ref>{{Cite web|title=fnatic sign smooya on trial|url=https://www.hltv.org/news/32560/fnatic-sign-smooya-on-trial|access-date=15 October 2021|website=HLTV.org}}</ref> After poor results at Katowice 2022 in February, smooya was benched and replaced by the Romanian sniper Iulian "regali" Harjău, shortly before qualification for the PGL Major Antwerp 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hltv.org/news/33321/fnatic-confirm-smooya-benching|title=fnatic confirm smooya benching|date=21 February 2022|access-date=10 October 2022|website=HLTV|first=Marco|last=Rizzo}}</ref>
In March 2022, Brollan who had been with Fnatic since 2018 and during that time made the HLTV top 20 players twice, was transferred to NIP.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hltv.org/news/33470/nip-confirm-brollan-signing|title=NIP confirm Brollan signing|date=22 March 2022|access-date=11 October 2022|website=HLTV|first=Milan|last=Švejda}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hltv.org/player/13666/brollan#tab-teamsBox|title=Brollan|date=|access-date=11 October 2022|website=HLTV}}</ref> Valentin "poizon" Vasilev and Peppe "Peppzor" Borak were added to the roster to replace smooya and Brollan, although poizon only on trial and Peppzor temporarily moved up from the academy team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hltv.org/news/33472/fnatic-announce-poizon-trial-peppzor-to-stand-in|title=fnatic announce poizon trial, Peppzor to stand in|date=24 March 2022|access-date=11 October 2022|website=HLTV|first=Marco|last=Rizzo}}</ref> After not achieving desired results, ALEX and poizon were benched and Peppzor was returned to the Fnatic Rising academy team, leaving only KRIMZ and mezii in the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hltv.org/news/33866/fnatic-down-to-two-players-after-benching-alex-and-poizon|title=fnatic down to two players after benching ALEX and poizon|date=21 May 2022|access-date=11 October 2022|website=HLTV|first=Milan|last=Švejda}}</ref>
In an attempt to better results, the Danish duo Nico "nicoodoz" Tamjidi and Fredrik "roeJ" Jørgensen were transferred from Copenhagen Flames to Fnatic, in June.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hltv.org/news/33958/fnatic-announce-nicoodoz-and-roej-signings|title=fnatic announce nicoodoz and roeJ signings|date=3 June 2022|access-date=11 October 2022|website=HLTV|first=Marco|last=Rizzo}}</ref> In August, to complete the roster the Dutch rifler Dion "FASHR" Derksen was added to the roster. Furthermore, mezii took the position of in-game leader after it was left vacant after the departure of ALEX.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hltv.org/news/34339/fnatic-round-out-roster-with-fashr-signing|title=fnatic round out roster with FASHR signing|date=5 August 2022|access-date=11 October 2022|website=HLTV|author=mitsuha}}</ref>
After three years of not attending a Major, with the last being the IEM Katowice Major 2019 where Fnatic finished 12–14th in the Challengers Stage, they managed to qualify for the IEM Rio Major 2022 Challengers Stage.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hltv.org/news/34773/fnatic-clinch-iem-rio-major-berth|title=fnatic clinch IEM Rio Major berth|date=10 August 2022|access-date=11 October 2022|website=HLTV|author=Sumljiv_Model}}</ref> Fnatic would go on to make it past the Challengers and Legends Stage, before being eliminated by Outsiders in the quarter-finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hltv.org/news/35050/outsiders-eliminate-fnatic-from-iem-rio-major|title=Outsiders Eliminate Fnatic From IEM Rio Major|date=10 November 2022|access-date=11 April 2023|website=HLTV|author=((Dafydd00)) }}</ref> They then qualified to the Legends Stage of the Blast Paris Major 2023,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hltv.org/news/35952/fnatic-defeat-b8-to-qualify-for-blasttv-paris-major|title=Fnatic Defeat B8 To Qualify For Blast.tv Paris Major|date=7 April 2023|access-date=30 May 2023|website=HLTV|author=Sumljiv_Model}}</ref> but failed to qualify for the playoffs, being eliminated in the 2–2 bracket by Into The Breach.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hltv.org/news/36308/into-the-breach-beat-fnatic-to-secure-major-playoffs-spot|title=Into The Breach Beat Fnatic To Secure Major Playoffs Spot|date=16 May 2023|access-date=30 May 2023|website=HLTV|author=Sumljiv_Model}}</ref>
Following the withdrawal of Virtus.pro, after its players failed to obtain visas, Fnatic attended IEM Dallas 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=fnatic to attend IEM Dallas instead of Virtus.pro |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/36320/fnatic-to-attend-iem-dallas-instead-of-virtuspro |access-date=2023-06-03 |website=HLTV.org |language=en}}</ref> F0rest stood in for KRIMZ for the tournament<ref>{{Cite web |title=f0rest to stand in for fnatic at IEM Dallas |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/36354/f0rest-to-stand-in-for-fnatic-at-iem-dallas |access-date=2023-06-03 |website=HLTV.org |language=en}}</ref> where they were eliminated early, following losses to MOUZ and 9z.<ref>{{Cite web |title=G2, Heroic guarantee playoff berths as IEM Dallas first day concludes |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/36379/g2-heroic-guarantee-playoff-berths-as-iem-dallas-first-day-concludes |access-date=2023-06-03 |website=HLTV.org |language=en}}</ref>
On 30 June 2023, FASHR left the team to join OG,<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 June 2023 |title=Official: OG add trio; nexa returns |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/36553/official-og-add-trio-nexa-returns |access-date=4 July 2023 |website=HLTV}}</ref> and later that year, on 4 July, Fnatic announced that nicoodoz was benched from the active roster.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 July 2023 |title=Official: fnatic bench nicoodoz |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/36587/official-fnatic-bench-nicoodoz |access-date=4 July 2023 |website=HLTV}}</ref> Fnatic replaced the departing players on 6 July 2023, signing previous MOUZ player Christopher "dexter" Nong and former LDLC player Aurélien "afro" Drapier.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 July 2023 |title=fnatic round out roster with dexter, afro |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/36600/fnatic-round-out-roster-with-dexter-afro |access-date=6 July 2023 |website=HLTV}}</ref> Nicoodoz left the bench and joined Danish roster Preasy on 29 July 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 July 2023 |title=Official: nicoodoz returns to Danish CS on Preasy |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/36761/official-nicoodoz-returns-to-danish-cs-on-preasy |access-date=30 July 2023 |website=HLTV}}</ref>
Fnatic qualified to the group stages of IEM Cologne 2023, following victories over Complexity Gaming and 9INE.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 July 2023 |title=fnatic defeat 9INE to progress to IEM Cologne group stage |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/36714/fnatic-defeat-9ine-to-progress-to-iem-cologne-group-stage |access-date=29 July 2023 |website=HLTV}}</ref> They accomplished a victory over Cloud9,<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 July 2023 |title=fnatic send Cloud9 to lower bracket in Cologne |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/36751/fnatic-send-cloud9-to-lower-bracket-in-cologne |access-date=1 August 2023 |website=HLTV}}</ref> before being knocked down to the lower group by ENCE<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 July 2023 |title=ENCE secure first IEM Cologne playoff spot over fnatic |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/36765/ence-secure-first-iem-cologne-playoff-spot-over-fnatic |access-date=1 August 2023 |website=HLTV}}</ref> where they were eliminated by GamerLegion, finishing 9–12th.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 July 2023 |title=GamerLegion knock fnatic out of IEM Cologne |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/36787/gamerlegion-knock-fnatic-out-of-iem-cologne |access-date=1 August 2023 |website=HLTV}}</ref>
On 18 May 2023, prior to the roster changes, Fnatic qualified for the Saudi Arabian Gamers8 2023 tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 May 2023 |title=fnatic qualify for Gamers8 2023 |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/36327/fnatic-qualify-for-gamers8-2023 |access-date=16 August 2023 |website=HLTV}}</ref> Fnatic were eliminated early from the tournament on 16 August, following a 2–0 loss to Cloud9.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 August 2023 |title=Cloud9 oust fnatic from Gamers8 |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/36883/cloud9-oust-fnatic-from-gamers8 |access-date=16 August 2023 |website=HLTV}}</ref>
Fnatic attended ESL Pro League Season 18 with their opening match played on 13 September, a 2–1 victory over Imperial Esports.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 September 2023 |title=fnatic overcome Imperial in Malta |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/37040/fnatic-overcome-imperial-in-malta |access-date=26 September 2023 |website=HLTV}}</ref> The team would go on to drop to the lower bracket following a 2–1 loss against FaZe,<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 September 2023 |title=FaZe qualify for EPL playoffs thanks to late surge against fnatic |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/37046/faze-qualify-for-epl-playoffs-thanks-to-late-surge-against-fnatic |access-date=26 September 2023 |website=HLTV}}</ref> before qualifying for the playoffs after wins against Chinese roster 5yclone and Apeks.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 September 2023 |title=fnatic send 5yclone to Last Chance bracket |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/37049/fnatic-send-5yclone-to-last-chance-bracket |access-date=26 September 2023 |website=HLTV}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=16 September 2023 |title=fnatic qualify for EPL playoffs over Apeks |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/37053/fnatic-qualify-for-epl-playoffs-over-apeks |access-date=26 September 2023 |website=HLTV}}</ref> Fnatic were eliminated in the first round of playoffs by Monte in a 2–1 defeat.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 September 2023 |title=Monte move past fnatic in EPL playoffs |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/37118/monte-move-past-fnatic-in-epl-playoffs |access-date=26 September 2023 |website=HLTV}}</ref>
==== ''Counter-Strike 2'' ==== On 2 November 2023, Fnatic announced the departure of mezii amid reports of his move to Team Vitality.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 November 2023 |title=fnatic confirm mezii departure |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/37410/fnatic-confirm-mezii-departure |access-date=2 November 2023 |website=HLTV}}</ref> Later that month, on 11 November, roeJ transferred to Preasy.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 November 2023 |title=Preasy sign roeJ from fnatic |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/37485/preasy-sign-roej-from-fnatic |access-date=11 November 2023 |website=HLTV}}</ref> Dexter was benched from the roster on 24 November,<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 November 2023 |title=fnatic announce dexter benching |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/37591/fnatic-announce-dexter-benching |access-date=27 November 2023 |website=HLTV}}</ref> reducing the active roster to just KRIMZ and afro. Ahead of Elisa Masters Espoo 2023, on 27 November Fnatic announced the signings of Alexandre "bodyy" Pianaro, Matúš "MATYS" Šimko and Can "kyuubii" Ali.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 November 2023 |title=fnatic add trio including bodyy |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/37611/fnatic-add-trio-including-bodyy |access-date=27 November 2023 |website=HLTV}}</ref> Dexter left Fnatic on 11 December 2023, joining Australian team Grayhound Gaming.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brandstrup |first=Anders Frost |title=dexter returns to Grayhound {{!}} Pley.gg |url=https://pley.gg/news/dexter-returns-grayhound |access-date=2023-12-14 |website=pley.gg}}</ref>
=== ''League of Legends'' === {{Infobox sports team | name = Fnatic | short_name = FNC | sport = ''League of Legends'' | founded = 2011 | current = | league = LEC | city = Adlershof, Treptow-Köpenick, Berlin | arena = Am Studio 20A<ref>{{cite web|url=http://2015.na.lolesports.com/articles/2015-lcs-studio-tickets-now-available|title=2015 LCS Studio Tickets Now Available – LoL Esports|access-date=19 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160711142208/http://2015.na.lolesports.com/articles/2015-lcs-studio-tickets-now-available|archive-date=11 July 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> | colors = Black and orange | coach = Fabian "GrabbZ" Lohmann | manager = Carlos Miguel Malzahn and Alexander Hugo | gm = | championships = {{nowrap|1× World Championship (2011)}} {{Collapsible list | title = {{nobold|7× LEC}} | Spring 2013 | Summer 2013 | Spring 2014 | Spring 2015 | Summer 2015 | Spring 2018 | Summer 2018 }} | playoff_berths = | mascot = | fanclub = | broadcasters = Riot Games, Twitch | media = | uniforms = | members = | blank_label = | blank_data = | website = {{URL|http://fnatic.com/players/LoL/}} }}
==== Season 1 ==== Fnatic entered the ''League of Legends'' scene in March 2011 by acquiring the roster of the esports team myRevenge. Two months later, the squad consisting of xPeke, LaMiaZeaLoT, Shushei, CyanideFI, Mellisan and MagicFingers qualified for the Season 1 World Championship after WetDream left.<ref>{{cite web|title=WetDreaM leaves Fnatic|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/9468/MagicFingers-departs-from-FnaticRaidCall-LoL|work=Fnatic.com|publisher=stoner|access-date=9 October 2013}}</ref> Fnatic, after scoring 2–1, were crowned the Season 1 world champions.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-06-20 |title=LoL Esports's X |url=https://x.com/lolesports/status/1274337206438682624? |website=X}}</ref>
==== Season 2 ==== In Season 2 and the preseason before it, the team participated in the Intel Extreme Masters Season VI circuit and Azubu The Champions Spring 2012, where they reached the quarter finals. After that, the team lost many of its players. Between June and September 2012, Shuhei, Mellisan, Pheilox, and Lamia moved on and were replaced by sOAZ, and nRated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/9831/fnaticrc-lol-announce-sixth-player|title=Fnatic adds sixth player|publisher=hxd|work=Fnatic.com|access-date=9 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Lamia retires|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/10073/lamia-retires-from-gaming|work=fnatic.com|publisher=lexx|access-date=9 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=nRated joins Fnatic|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/10008/fnatic-welcome-nrated|work=fnatic.com|publisher=hxd|access-date=9 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=fnatic welcomes soaz|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/9866/fnatic-welcomes-soaz|work=fnatic.com|publisher=lexx|access-date=9 October 2013}}</ref> Among these roster changes, the team did not manage to qualify for the Season 2 World Championship after losing the deciding series in the Regional Finals with 0–2 against Counter Logic Gaming EU.
==== Season 3 ==== In the Season 3 preseason, Rekkles joined the team and Fnatic won DreamHack Winter 2012, finished second at IPL 5 in Las Vegas and IEM Season VII – Global Challenge Cologne.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lol.gamepedia.com/Fnatic|title=Fnatic achievements|publisher=unknown|work=Lol gamepedia|access-date=9 October 2013}}</ref> Rekkles did not meet the minimal age requirements for Riot's Season 3 League Championship Series and was replaced by YellOwStaR on 26 December.<ref>{{cite web|title=rekkles joins Fnatic|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/10371/rekkles-joins-fnatic-academy|work=fnatic.com|publisher=inz|access-date=9 October 2013}}</ref>
In 2013, Fnatic won the Spring Split of Season 3, but during the Summer Split, the team struggled and decided that a player change was necessary. In July 2013, Fnatic announced changes to their League of Legends roster. nRated, the main support, left the team and YellOwstaR, the former AD carry, switched roles to play support. Puszu then joined the team in their Cologne gaming house to finish Season 3 as Fnatic's AD Carry.<ref>{{cite web|title=roster changes in fnatic lol|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/95614/changes-in-the-fnatic-lol-team|work=fnatic.com|publisher=mac|access-date=9 October 2013}}</ref> Fnatic later won the Season 3 Summer Split and qualified for the World Championship in Los Angeles, California.
During the group stage of the Season 3 World finals, Fnatic went into the quarter-finals against Cloud9. After defeating Cloud9 2–1, Fnatic advanced to the semi-finals against Royal Club Huang Zu. They later lost against Royal Club and tied for third place.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fnatic finishes 3rd/4th at WF|url=http://lol.gamepedia.com/Season_3_World_Championship|work=gamepedia|publisher=N/A|access-date=9 October 2013}}</ref>
==== Season 4 ==== In the 2014 season, Rekkles rejoined the team and Fnatic secured their third LCS title after defeating SK Gaming in the playoffs final of the Spring Split. The Summer Split saw Fnatic struggle against Alliance in another playoffs final. However, Fnatic had collected enough points to qualify for the 2014 World Championship.
The World Championship saw Fnatic placed in Group C with Korea's Samsung Blue, China's OMG, and North America's LMQ. The team was only able to win 2 out of 6 matches, officially terminating the team's chances of progressing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://lol.esportswikis.com/wiki/2014_Season_World_Championship|title=2014 Season World Championship|website=League of Legends at EsportsWikis|access-date=13 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160718055420/http://lol.esportswikis.com/wiki/2014_Season_World_Championship|archive-date=18 July 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==== Season 5 ==== thumb|Fnatic on stage at the 2015 ''League of Legends'' World Championship semi-finals In the 2015 preseason, sOAZ, Rekkles, xPeke and Cyanide left Fnatic and were replaced by Huni, Reignover, Febiven, and Steeelback.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/96308|title=FNATIC.com: Farewell Peke & Cyanide – Thanks for the memories!|website=www.fnatic.com|access-date=13 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/96294|title=FNATIC.com: Farewell for now, Rekkles!|website=www.fnatic.com|access-date=13 June 2016}}</ref>
Fnatic won the 2015 Spring Split after beating the Unicorns of Love on 19 April 2015 in Madrid, Spain in the playoffs grand final that went 3–2 in favour of Fnatic.<ref name="Gamepedia,">[http://lol.esportswikis.com/wiki/Riot_League_Championship_Series/Europe/2015_Season/Spring_Playoffs 2015 EU LCS Playoffs] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170607135929/http://lol.esportswikis.com/wiki/Riot_League_Championship_Series/Europe/2015_Season/Spring_Playoffs |date=7 June 2017 }}, retrieved 15 April 2015.</ref> They would later attend the Mid-Seasonal Invitational, an international competition attended by the top teams of each region.<ref name="esportspedia">{{cite web|url=http://lol.esportswikis.com/wiki/2015_Mid-Season_Invitational|title=2015 Mid-Season Invitational – EsportsWikis – League of Legends esports Wiki|publisher=lol.esportswikis.com|access-date=13 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619020028/http://lol.esportswikis.com/wiki/2015_Mid-Season_Invitational|archive-date=19 June 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> They went 2–3 in the group stage and made it to the playoffs. They were matched against former world champion SK Telecom T1, to whom they lost 2–3.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-05-09 |title=1/2 Finals – SKT T1 vs Fnatic |url=https://gol.gg/game/stats/1191/page-summary/}}</ref>
In the 2015 EU LCS Summer Split, Fnatic became the first LCS team to complete a regular split undefeated, finishing with a score of 18 wins and 0 losses.<ref>{{cite web |date=August 16, 2015 |title=Fnatic adds Perfect Legend |url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/96440/fnatic-complete-the-perfect-lcs-regular-season |access-date=27 July 2015 |work=fnatic.com |publisher=Mighty}}</ref> They would go on to win the 2015 EU Summer Split Playoffs, beating Origen 3–2,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-04-11 |title=League of Legends Where Are They Now? 2015 EU LCS Summer Final – Fnatic vs. Origen |url=https://blogoflegends.com/2019/04/11/league-of-legends-2015-eu-lcs-summer-final-fnatic-vs-origen/}}</ref> and qualifying for the 2015 ''League of Legends'' World Championship as the first seed from Europe.
In the 2015 League of Legends World Championship, Fnatic took first place Group B in the group stage with a 4–2 record.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Limoges|first=Justin|date=13 October 2015|title=League of Legends Worlds: Knockout stage Preview|url=https://dotesports.com/general/news/league-of-legends-worlds-knockout-stage-preview-9393|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Dot Esports}}</ref> In the quarterfinals they defeated the Chinese team EDward Gaming with a score of 3–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sbnation.com/2015/10/17/9559581/league-of-legends-2015-world-championships-results-scores-fnatic-edg|title=League of Legends World Championship 2015 scores: Fnatic sweeps Edward Gaming to advance to semis|first=Pete|last=Volk|website=SB Nation|date=17 October 2015|access-date=21 October 2015}}</ref> In the semifinal, they lost to the Korean team KOO Tigers with a score of 0–3, giving them a third/fourth-place finish in the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lingle|first=Samuel|date=25 October 2015|title=KOO Tigers sweep Fnatic to set up Korean only final at Worlds|url=https://dotesports.com/general/news/koo-tigers-sweep-fnatic-2490|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Dot Esports}}</ref>
==== Season 6 ==== thumb|Fnatic on stage at the 2016 ''League of Legends'' European Championship finals The 2016 preseason saw the departure of Huni, Reignover and Yellowstar from the team.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/96551|title=FNATIC.com: Farewell Huni and Reignover – GL, HF!|website=www.fnatic.com|access-date=13 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/96561|title=FNATIC.com: Merci, YellOwStaR!|website=www.fnatic.com|access-date=13 June 2016}}</ref> It was then announced that they would be replaced by Spirit, Gamsu and NoxiaK, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/96576|title=FNATIC.com: Welcome Spirit, Gamsu and Noxiak to Fnatic LoL|website=www.fnatic.com|access-date=13 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Raven|first=Josh|date=8 December 2015|title=Fnatic signs NoxiaK, finalizes its roster for 2016|url=https://dotesports.com/league-of-legends/news/noxiak-fnatic-league-of-legends-2754|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Dot Esports}}</ref>
In the 2016 Spring Split, the team struggled in the beginning, but the replacement of NoxiaK by Klaj caused Fnatic to advance to the final of the Intel Extreme Masters Katowice where they lost 0–3 against SKT T1.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/96604|title=FNATIC.com: Official Roster Announcement: Changes to our LCS line-up|website=www.fnatic.com|access-date=13 June 2016}}</ref> The team finished the split in sixth place and made it to the playoffs where they upset Team Vitality 3–1 before losing to eventual champions G2 Esports 3–1 in the semifinals. They then defeated H2k Gaming 3–2 to secure third place overall.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://lol.esportswikis.com/wiki/League_Championship_Series/Europe/2016_Season/Spring_Playoffs|title=League Championship Series/Europe/2016 Season/Spring Playoffs|website=League of Legends at EsportsWikis|access-date=13 June 2016|archive-date=17 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160617024618/http://lol.esportswikis.com/wiki/League_Championship_Series/Europe/2016_Season/Spring_Playoffs|url-status=dead}}</ref>
A month later, Fnatic announced the return of Yellowstar to the line-up for the 2016 Spring Split.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/96668|title=FNATIC.com: Official Announcement: YellOwStaR Returns|website=www.fnatic.com|access-date=13 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Wagneranti|date=11 May 2016|title=Yellowstar returns to fnatic; Klaj to remain with organization|url=https://dotesports.com/league-of-legends/news/yellowstar-retuns-to-fnatic-klaj-to-remain-with-organization-6250|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Dot Esports}}</ref>
On 13 May 2016, Fnatic announced the departure of Gamsu from the starting line-up. He was replaced by former G2 Esports top laner Mateusz "Kikis" Szkudlarek. Kikis debuted with Fnatic during the start of the 8th week of the EU LCS. Fnatic finished the 2016 EU LCS Summer Split regular season in 4th after a playoff match against H2k-Gaming. They would go on to play H2k again in the playoffs. Fnatic parted ways with head coach Luis "Deilor" Sevilla and replaced him with Nicholas "NicoThePico" Korsgård. After their series against H2k was delayed due to technical issues, H2k defeated Fnatic 3–0 on 16 August 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Newell|first=Adam|date=16 August 2016|title=H2k-Gaming Annihilates Fnatic; G2 Esports is going to Worlds 2016|url=https://dotesports.com/league-of-legends/news/h2kgaming-annihilates-fnatic-g2-esports-is-going-to-worlds-2016-8576|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Dot Esports}}</ref>
==== Season 7 ==== In 2017, Fnatic took 3rd place in both 2017 EU LCS season splits.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Porter|first=Matt|date=31 July 2017|title=How Fnatic Improved During the 2017 Summer Split|url=https://www.dbltap.com/posts/5334188-how-fnatic-improved-during-the-2017-summer-split#:~:text=Fnatic%20ended%20the%202017%20Spring%20Split%20in%20third,to%20the%20top.%20%22It%27s%20Time%20to%20Come%20Back%22|website=dbltap|access-date=16 January 2023|archive-date=2 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802152747/http://www.dbltap.com/posts/5334188-how-fnatic-improved-during-the-2017-summer-split#:~:text=Fnatic%20ended%20the%202017%20Spring%20Split%20in%20third,to%20the%20top.%20%22It%27s%20Time%20to%20Come%20Back%22|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==== Season 8 ==== After acquiring Zdravets "Hylissang" Galabov for the Support role during the off-season, the new Fnatic roster,<ref>{{Cite web|date=18 November 2017|title=Sources: Fnatic to sign Hylissang, re-sign Rekkles|url=https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/21461458/fnatic-sign-hylissang-re-sign-rekkles|access-date=10 March 2022|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> now also featuring Mads "Broxah" Brock-Pedersen as the starting Jungler,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Newell|first=Adam|date=6 February 2017|title=Broxah to replace Amazing on Fnatic|url=https://dotesports.com/league-of-legends/news/broxah-to-replace-amazing-on-fnatic-9064|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Dot Esports}}</ref> saw immediate improvements to their performance, and would go on to win both the 2018 EU LCS spring title. They would also win the 2018 LEC summer title. The league rebranded halfway through the year overcoming their rivals G2 Esports in spring,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Li|first=Xing|date=8 April 2018|title=Rekkles proves why he's the MVP in Fnatic's dominating victory over G2|url=https://dotesports.com/league-of-legends/news/rekkles-mvp-fnatic-beat-g2-eu-lcs-22579|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Dot Esports}}</ref> and Schalke 04 in summer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Schalke, Vitality and G2 pros talk about the season past and Worlds to come.|url=https://www.redbull.com/in-en/interview-lol-players-vitality-schalke-g2-worlds|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Red Bull}}</ref>
During MSI 2018 the team managed to make it past the group stage after a tie-breaker against the LCS champions, Team Liquid, but would be defeated in the playoffs after being clean swept by the LPL representatives and eventual tournament winners Royal Never Give Up.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mickunas|first=Aaron|date=13 May 2018|title=Fnatic just can't beat RNG at MSI, and Rekkles can't defeat Uzi|url=https://dotesports.com/league-of-legends/news/fnatic-cant-beat-rng-msi-23655|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Dot Esports}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Mickunas|first=Aaron|date=20 May 2018|title=Uzi finally meets his destiny by claiming the MSI crown with RNG|url=https://dotesports.com/league-of-legends/news/uzi-rng-win-msi-2018-23877|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Dot Esports}}</ref>
During the 2018 EU LCS Summer Split the team, Fnatic would be forced to bench Rekkles and promote their top lane substitute Gabriël "Bwipo" Rau to the starting position after new meta developments left marksmen heavily unfavorable across all levels of play,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Newell|first=Adam|date=22 June 2018|title=Fnatic star Rekkles benched for week two of the EU LCS|url=https://dotesports.com/league-of-legends/news/rekkles-benched-fnatic-25137|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Dot Esports}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Li|first=Xing|date=27 June 2018|title=How League's crazy bot lane meta is affecting professional ADCs|url=https://dotesports.com/league-of-legends/news/lol-meta-affecting-adc-players-summer-2018-25277|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Dot Esports}}</ref> though the former would eventually return after the meta changes were partially reverted by Riot.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chang|first=Brian|date=9 August 2018|title=Rekkles will return to the EU LCS for Fnatic's match against Giants Gaming|url=https://dotesports.com/league-of-legends/news/fnc-rekkles-return-eu-lcs-giants-summer-split-31996|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Dot Esports}}</ref>
During Worlds 2018, Fnatic would make it through the group stage only losing once to the China's Invictus Gaming as well as losing the tiebreaker, and advance to the Playoffs Stage.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mickunas|first=Aaron|date=17 October 2018|title=Worlds 2018 Group Stage Results and Standings: League of Legends|url=https://dotesports.com/news/league-of-legends-worlds-2018-group-stage-standings-results|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Dot Esports}}</ref> The team would successfully defeat China's Edward Gaming, 3–1,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Abbas|first=Malcolm|date=21 October 2018|title=Fnatic take down EDG to advance to the Worlds semifinals|url=https://dotesports.com/league-of-legends/news/fnatic-advance-to-worlds-semifinals-after-taking-down-edg|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Dot Esports}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=21 October 2018|title=Cloud9, Fnatic punch semifinals tickets|url=https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/25040773/cloud9-sweeps-afreeca-easy-series-fnatic-punches-ticket-edg|access-date=10 March 2022|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> and clean sweep North America's Cloud9 in the semifinals match.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fnatic and Invictus progress to the League of Legends Worlds 2018 final|url=https://www.metabomb.net/leagueoflegends/news/fnatic-and-invictus-make-it-through-to-the-league-of-legends-worlds-2018-final|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Metabomb.net|date=22 November 2013|archive-date=10 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220310030716/https://www.metabomb.net/leagueoflegends/news/fnatic-and-invictus-make-it-through-to-the-league-of-legends-worlds-2018-final|url-status=dead}}</ref> After these victories, Fnatic would reach the World Championship Finals, the first time since 2011, and the second time ever for any western team, where they would meet their Group Stage competitors Invictus Gaming again.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Li|first=Xing|date=31 October 2018|title=With one more victory at Worlds, Rookie can bring glory to his adopted homeland|url=https://dotesports.com/league-of-legends/news/with-one-more-victory-at-worlds-rookie-can-bring-glory-to-his-adopted-homeland|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Dot Esports}}</ref> IG would win against Fnatic in every game and clean sweep them to win the 2018 World Championship.<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 November 2018|title=iG sweeps Fnatic to win Worlds 2018|url=https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/25164094/invictus-gaming-sweeps-fnatic-3-0-win-league-legends-world-championship|access-date=10 March 2022|website=ESPN.com}}</ref>
==== Season 9 ==== In the 2019 LEC spring split, Fnatic finished in 3rd place. In the summer split they reached the final. When playing against G2 Esports, they were already leading 2–0 at one point, but subsequently lost 2–3.<ref>{{Cite news|last=van Huist|first=Pieter|date=9 August 2019|title=G2 Esports are the LEC Summer Finals champions|url=https://www.redbull.com/au-en/lec-2019-summer-finals-athens-recap|website=redbull}}</ref> They played the 2019 League of Legends World Championship as 2nd seed from Europe where they reached the quarter-finals, losing 1–3 against FunPlus Phoenix.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Rutledge|first=Caroline|date=27 October 2019|title=FunPlus Phoenix Defeat Fnatic; To League of Legends Worlds Semi-final|url=https://www.thegamer.com/funplus-phoenix-defeat-fnatic-league-of-legends-worlds-semi-final/|website=thegamer}}</ref>
==== Season 10 ==== In 2020, Fnatic reached the final in both the spring and summer LEC splits. In them, they lost 0–3 twice to the G2 Esports team.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Porter|first=Matt|date=7 September 2020|title=4 wins in a row prove G2 Esports rule the LEC Summer Finals|url=https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/lec-2020-summer-finals-recap-g2-esports-fnatic|website=redbull}}</ref> At the 2020 League of Legends World Championship, just like the year before, Fnatic reached the quarter-finals. They lost there against Chinese Top Esports, at one point leading 2–0, but losing 2–3 after the match.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Soba|first=Carly|date=17 October 2020|title=Top Esports dominates quarterfinals 3–2, eliminates Fnatic out of Worlds|url=https://upcomer.com/top-esports-dominates-quarterfinals-3-2-eliminates-fnatic-out-of-worlds|website=upcomer}}</ref>
==== Season 11 ==== In 2021, Fnatic departed Martin Rekkles Larsson, who moved to G2 Esports at the end of his contract. In his place, Upset entered the squad.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bergin|first=Lauren|date=26 November 2020|title=Fnatic finally reveal Upset as Rekkles replacement in ADC for LEC 2021|url=https://www.dexerto.com/league-of-legends/fnatic-finally-reveal-upset-as-rekkles-replacement-in-adc-for-lec-2021-1469860/|website=dexerto}}</ref> Fnatic in the 2021 LEC spring split, in which they only finished 5th, lost 0–3 against Schalke 04 Esports in the play-offs.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Esguerra|first=Tyler|date=2 April 2021|title=Schalke 04 eliminate Fnatic from 2021 LEC Spring Split playoffs|url=https://dotesports.com/league-of-legends/news/schalke-04-eliminate-fnatic-from-2021-lec-spring-split-playoffs|website=dotesports}}</ref> In the summer split, Fnatic reached the final, where they lost 1–3 against MAD Lions, finishing in 2nd place.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Geracie|first=Nick|date=29 August 2021|title=Schalke 04 eliminate Fnatic from 2021 LEC Spring Split playoffs|url=https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/14977/mad-lions-triumphs-over-fnatic-3-1-to-win-second-consecutive-lec-championship|website=invenglobal}}</ref> At the 2021 League of Legends World Championship, Fnatic in the group stage finished with a score of 1–5.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Geracie|first=Nick|date=17 October 2021|title=Fnatic crash out of Worlds 2021 group stage|url=https://esports-news.co.uk/2021/10/17/fnatic-crash-worlds-2021-group-stage-positive-signs-future-opinion/|website=esports-news}}</ref>
==== Season 12 ==== In 2022, Fnatic finished 3rd in both the spring and summer 2022 LEC splits. In the spring, they lost in the semifinals 0–3 against G2 Esports,<ref>{{Cite news|last=Popko|first=John|date=9 April 2022|title=G2 Esports defeat Fnatic 3–0 at LEC Spring Playoffs semifinals|url=https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/16930/g2-esports-defeats-fnatic-3-0-at-lec-spring-playoffs-semifinals#:~:text=In%20a%20speedy%203-0%20set%2C%20G2%20have%20defeated,their%20championship%20aspirations%20against%20Rogue%20in%20the%20finals.|website=invenglobal}}</ref> and for the summer they lost 1–3 against Rogue.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Williams|first=James|date=10 September 2022|title=Rogue stop Fnatic in their tracks and advance to the LEC finals|url=https://realsport101.com/league-of-legends/rogue-advance-to-lec-finals/|website=realsports101}}</ref> At 2022 League of Legends World Championship, they went through the play-ins. In the group phase, they won their first two games against Cloud9 and T1, but lost the next four. Fnatic did not advance to the next phase of the competition.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Velikov|first=Stefan|date=14 October 2022|title=Fnatic Fell Out of the LOL Worlds 2022 Group A in a Dramatic Manner|url=https://www.esportsgrizzly.com/league-of-legends/fnatic-fell-out-of-the-lol-worlds-2022-group-a-in-a-dramatic-manner/|website=esportsgrizzly}}</ref>
==== Season 13 ==== Fnatic made several line-up changes for the 2023 LEC season. After five years, Support Zdravets "Hylissang" Galabov left the team.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Demirkol|first=Onur|date=25 November 2022|title=Hylissang leaves Fnatic, joins MAD Lions|url=https://gamelevate.com/hylissand-leaves-fnatic-joins-mad-lions/|website=gamelevate}}</ref> Ruben "Rhuckz" Barbosa was brought in from Fnatic's academy team in Galabov's place. In the ADC position, Elias "Upset" Lipp was replaced by Martin "Rekkles" Larsson, who returned to the organization after two years.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Shubhl|first=|date=8 November 2022|title=A Suprise [sic] return: Rekkles will reportedly replace Upset in Fnatic|url=https://www.fragster.com/a-suprise-return-rekkles-will-reportedly-replace-upset-in-fnatic/|website=fragster}}</ref> Fielding this new roster in the Winter Split, Fnatic finished a disappointing 9th place, failing to make playoffs for the first time in the team's history.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-23 |title=Fnatic to overhaul LoL team after LEC Winter disaster, according to reports |url=https://www.dexerto.com/league-of-legends/fnatic-to-overhaul-lol-team-after-lec-winter-horror-according-to-reports-2069474/ |access-date=2024-01-24 |website=Dexerto |language=en}}</ref> Going into the Spring Split, Fnatic modified the roster again, replacing Wunder and Rhuckz in promoting the players Oscarinin and Advienne.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ahn|first=Sabrina|date=3 March 2023|title=The New Fnatic-Roster For The LEC Spring Split 2023 Revealed|url=https://earlygame.com/lol/new-fnatic-roster-lec-spring-2023#:~:text=Fnatic%20will%20be%20changing%20up%20two%20major%20pieces,%22Advienne%22%20Reijenga%20will%20be%20the%20team%27s%20new%20support.|website=earlygame}}</ref> Once again, Fnatic finished poorly in 8th place. For the Summer Split, Fnatic would further change the roster by acquiring Support Adrian "Trymbi" Trybus and importing Korean ADC Oh "Noah" Hyeon-Taek.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Eduardo|date=4 May 2023|title=Noah to replace Rekkles in Fnatic LEC roster|url=https://www.fragster.com/noah-to-replace-rekkles-in-fnatic-lec-roster/|website=Fragster}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Eduardo|date=11 June 2023|title=Trymbi joins Fnatic for LEC Summer Split 2023|url=https://www.fragster.com/trymbi-joins-fnatic-for-lec-summer-split-2023/|website=Fragster}}</ref> This iteration of the team qualified to playoffs, demanding yet another roster change when Toplaner Oscarinin injured his hand, leading the team to field Wunder once again.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fisher|first=Carver|date=2 September 2023|title=Fnatic Oscarinin missed Worlds qualification match with hand injury|url=https://www.dexerto.com/league-of-legends/fnc-oscarinin-played-despite-crippling-hand-injury-in-worlds-qualification-match-2267555/|website=dexterto}}</ref> Ultimately, Fnatic finished second in the LEC's Season Finals<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fnatic spokesperson|date=10 September 2023|title=We finish 2nd in the LEC.|url=https://twitter.com/FNATIC/status/1700952563032453268|website=Twitter}}</ref> and qualified to the 2023 World Championships, ending the year's run at the tournament's Swiss Stage.
==== Honours ====
===== Domestic ===== * '''LEC''' ** '''Winners (7):''' 2013 Spring, 2013 Summer, 2014 Spring, 2015 Spring, 2015 Summer, 2018 Spring, 2018 Summer
===== International ===== * '''World Championship''' ** '''Winners (1):''' 2011
=== ''Mobile Legends: Bang Bang'' === {{Main|ONIC Esports#Mobile Legends: Bang Bang|l1=ONIC Esports|ONIC Philippines}} On 9 May 2024, in Fnatic's announcement video regarding their participation in the Esports World Cup Club Support Program (funded by the EWCF), the organization announced that they were to field a ''Mobile Legends: Bang Bang'' roster, although it wasn't immediately announced which team they were signing.<ref name="FNCESWC">{{cite web |last1=@FNATIC |title=Our plans for Summer just got way more exciting We're officially headed to the #EsportsWorldCup! |url=https://twitter.com/FNATIC/status/1788569680296157595 |publisher=X |access-date=9 May 2024}}</ref> On 20 May it was announced that Fnatic would go into a partnership with ONIC Philippines, a sister team of the Indonesia-based ONIC Esports organization that plays in the MPL Philippines, with the team known as Fnatic ONIC Philippines (or Fnatic ONIC PH).<ref name="FNCONIC">{{Cite news |last=Coloma |first=AC |date=20 May 2024 |title=MLBB: AP Bren partners with Team Falcons; Onic PH to collab with FNATIC |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/5/20/mlbb-ap-bren-partners-with-saudi-s-team-falcon-onic-ph-to-collab-with-fnatic-2327 |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=ABS-CBN News}}</ref> On 22 May, it was announced that ONIC's Indonesian ''MLBB'' team also partnered with Fnatic, with that team known as Fnatic ONIC Esports.
On 4 January 2025, ONIC Esports announced that the partnership between Fnatic and ONIC are thereby terminated and have officially parted ways, returning to its normal branding and thereby folding Fnatic's representation in MLBB.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DEZ1sLNvBZF/ |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref>
=== ''Rainbow Six Siege'' === On 12 April 2018, Fnatic signed their first ''Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege'' team just days before the Season 7 APAC (Asia Pacific) Finals where they placed first, beating Japanese rivals, PET Nora-Rengo. Fnatic acquired the former Australian roster of Mindfreak. The original roster consisted of Matthew "Acez" McHenry, Jason "Lusty" Chen, Etienne "Magnet" Rousseau, Daniel "NeophyteR" An, Ethan "RizRaz" Wombwell, and Jayden "Dizzle" Saunders as coach.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=FNATIC JOIN RAINBOW 6 {{!}} SIEGE – Fnatic|website=fnatic.com|url=https://fnatic.com/articles/fnatic-join-rainbow-6-siege/|access-date=11 August 2019|url-status=live|archive-date=11 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190811042935/https://fnatic.com/articles/fnatic-join-rainbow-6-siege/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pro.eslgaming.com/r6/proleague/pc/2018/04/fnatic-wins-the-apac-season-7-finals/|title=Fnatic wins the APAC Season 7 finals – Rainbow Six: Siege Pro League by ESL|website=pro.eslgaming.com|access-date=11 August 2019|archive-date=7 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190807182311/https://pro.eslgaming.com/r6/proleague/pc/2018/04/fnatic-wins-the-apac-season-7-finals/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamereactor.eu/esports/646763/Fnatic+invests+in+a+Rainbow+Six+team+from+AsiaPacific+region/|title=Fnatic invests in a Rainbow Six team from Asia-Pacific region|last=Bishop|first=Sam|website=Gamereactor UK|date=12 April 2018 |access-date=3 March 2020}}</ref>
On 19 May 2018, Fnatic went out in the quarter finals of the Season 7 Finals losing to eventual champions Team Liquid.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-28 |title=Fnatic vs Team Liquid {{!}} Post-Match Roundup {{!}} Season 7 LAN Quarter-Finals |url=https://siege.gg/news/295-fnatic-vs-team-liquid-post-match-roundup-season-7-lan-quarter-finals |website=SIEGEGG}}</ref> On 17 November 2018, Fnatic unexpectedly beat top North American team, Evil Geniuses 2–0 in a stunning upset in the Season 8 Finals.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-28 |title=Dizzle: "Fnatic vs TSM would be a great game" |url=https://siege.gg/news/1279-dizzlhttps://siege.gg/news/1279-dizzle-fnatic-vs-tsm-would-be-a-great-gamee-fnatic-vs-tsm-would-be-a-great-game |website=SIEGEGG }}{{Dead link|date=October 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref> The following day, Fnatic fell to G2 Esports without winning a single round in either of the played maps, losing 6–0, 6–0, and placing 3–4th in the event.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-11-23 |title=G2 e스포츠, 레인보우식스 프로 리그 시즌8 무실점 완벽 우승 |url=https://m.inven.co.kr/webzine/wznews.php?idx=210994&iskin=webzine |website=inven |language=ko}}</ref>
On 30 November 2018, Fnatic signed Jake "Virtue" Grannan as a sixth player after having their coach, Dizzle, substitute for Magnet after he contracted appendicitis, leaving Fnatic a man down in the Season 8 Finals, where they surprisingly upset against Evil Geniuses. Virtue officially replaced NeophyteR after the latter left in early March 2019 after having Virtue play for him on many events since his signing. On 12 March 2019, Fnatic signed Ryan "Speca" Ausden as a sixth player after Virtue filled NeophyteR's spot.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-03-12 |title=FNATIC's X |url=https://x.com/FNATIC/status/1105438170194341888 |website=X}}</ref> On 19 May 2019, Fnatic placed 3–4th in the Season 9 Finals after beating their rivals, PET Nora-Rengo in the quarter finals but losing to eventual champions Team Empire. Fnatic placed 13–16th in the Six Major Raleigh 2019, falling to both DarkZero Esports and FaZe Clan without taking a single map. At the Season 10 APAC Finals, Singaporean Aerowolf upset against Fnatic, winning 2–1 and stopping Fnatic from qualifying to the Season 10 Finals and possibly prevented them from reaching the Six Invitational 2020.
After a disappointing result at the Season 10 APAC Finals, RizRaz and Speca both left,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-11-29 |title=FNATIC's X |url=https://x.com/FNATIC/status/1200324538594148353 |website=X}}</ref> with the former retiring from competitive ''Rainbow Six Siege''. They were replaced by Tex "Tex" Thompson from fellow Australian Pro League team, Team Sinister, and the only notable Chinese player in ''Rainbow Six Siege,'' Patrick "MentalistC" Fan from Aerowolf.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://siege.gg/news/1470-fnatic-signs-mentalistc-and-tex--rizraz-and-speca-replaced|title=Fnatic Signs MentalistC and Tex, RizRaz and Speca Replaced / SiegeGG|website=SiegeGG|date=29 November 2019 |access-date=17 January 2020}}</ref> At the Six Invitational 2020, Fnatic stunned all by making it out of the "Group of Death" which contained Team Empire, DarkZero, and FaZe Clan, who were all considered to be the top of their regions. Fnatic later defeated reigning two-time world champions, G2, before falling to BDS Esport. After the Six Invitational, Virtue was acquired by G2 making the first ever APAC to EU transfer in ''Rainbow Six'' competitive history.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.g2esports.com/g2-introduces-r6-super-team/|title=G2 Introduces R6 Super Team|date=3 March 2020|website=G2 Esports|access-date=3 March 2020|archive-date=3 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303174656/https://www.g2esports.com/g2-introduces-r6-super-team/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Acez was returned to the main roster to replace Virtue after he was previously moved to a substitute rule.
=== ''Street Fighter'' === On 7 May 2024, Fnatic announced that they had signed Chris Wong to re-enter ''Street Fighter'' esports.<ref name="FNCWong">{{cite web |last1=@FNATIC |title=Call it a comeback: We've officially returned to @StreetFighter! Welcome @ChrisWong1028 to the Black and Orange to represent us in SF6! |url=https://twitter.com/FNATIC/status/1787800092969238881 |publisher=X |access-date=9 May 2024}}</ref> Fnatic previously had ''Street Fighter'' players in the organization from 2018 to 2022.
=== ''Valorant'' === {{Infobox sports team | name = Fnatic | short_name = FNC | sport = ''Valorant'' | founded = 2021 | league = EMEA | city = London, England | colors = Black and orange | coach = Milan "Milan" de Meij (Head Coach) Casper "Desmo" Rasmussen (Assistant Coach) Philipp "Szed" Schickor (Performance Coach) | gm = Colin "CoJo" Johnson | championships = {{nowrap|1× 2023 Valorant Champions Tour: Tokyo Masters}} {{nowrap|1× 2023 Valorant Champions Tour: LOCK//IN}} | playoff_berths = | mascot = | fanclub = | broadcasters = Riot Games, Twitch | media = | uniforms = | members = Jake "Boaster" Howlett
Austin "Crashies" Roberts
Emir Ali "Alfajer" Beder
Kajetan "Kaajak" Haremski
Sylvain "Veqaj" Pattyn | blank_label = | blank_data = | website = {{URL|https://fnatic.com/esports/valorant/}} | stage_titles = 1× VALORANT Champions Tour 2023: EMEA League
1× VALORANT Champions Tour 2024: EMEA League: Stage 1
1× VALORANT Champions Tour 2024: EMEA League: Stage 2
1× VALORANT Champions Tour 2025: EMEA League: Stage 1 }}
In February 2021, Fnatic entered Valorant by acquiring the SUMN FC roster.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Micheal|first1=Cale|title=Fnatic signs SUMN FC VALORANT stack|url=https://dotesports.com/valorant/news/fnatic-signs-sumn-fc-valorant-stack|access-date=16 September 2022|publisher=Dot Esports|date=3 February 2021}}</ref> Following mixed results, the organisation signed MAGNUM and Derke leading up to the VCT Stage 2 Challengers 2 event, replacing Moe40 and tsack.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Micheal|first1=Cale|title=Fnatic signs MAGNUM and Derke to VALORANT roster|url=https://dotesports.com/valorant/news/fnatic-signs-magnum-and-derke-to-valorant-roster|access-date=16 September 2022|publisher=Dot Esports|date=8 April 2021}}</ref> The roster finished first following a 3–1 victory against Team Liquid, but lost 2–3 to the same team in the VCT EMEA Stage 2 Challengers Finals. By placing second in this event, Fnatic qualified for the VCT Stage 2 Masters tournament in Reykjavík, Iceland.<ref>{{cite news|last1=van Hulst|first1=Pieter|title=Everything you need to know about VCT 2021: Stage 2 Masters – Reykjavík|url=https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/vct-2021-reykjavik-preview|access-date=16 September 2022|publisher=Red Bull|date=21 May 2021}}</ref> In Iceland, Fnatic finished second following a 0–3 loss against the North American side Sentinels.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Sacco|first=Dom|date=30 May 2021|title=Fnatic UK Valorant players remain upbeat after losing Stage 2 Masters Grand Final: 'We can't wait to play Sentinels again – Berlin will be ours!'|work=Esports News UK|url=https://esports-news.co.uk/2021/05/30/fnatic-upbeat-lose-valorant-stage-2-masters-to-sentinels/|access-date=16 September 2022}}</ref> On 6 August 2021, MAGNUM extended their contract until 2024.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Biazzi|first=Leonardo|date=6 August 2021|title=Magnum inks new contract with Fnatic until 2024|work=Dot Esports|url=https://dotesports.com/valorant/news/magnum-inks-new-contract-with-fnatic-until-2024|access-date=16 September 2022}}</ref> Despite weaker performances in other tournaments, Fnatic qualified for 2021 Valorant Champions on circuit points, where they finished 5–8th following a 1–2 loss against KRÜ Esports.
Ahead of the 2022 season, Fnatic signed BraveAF to replace Doma.<ref>{{Cite web|date=21 January 2022|title=Fnatic Valorant welcomes BraveAF|url=https://fnatic.com/news/fnatic-valorant-welcomes-braveaf|access-date=16 September 2022|website=Fnatic}}</ref> BraveAF was suspended from the roster on 30 March 2022 following a leaked conversation regarding the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Esguerra|first=Tyler|date=30 March 2022|title=Fnatic suspends BraveAF from pro VALORANT team following leaked messages supposedly showing support for Russian invasion of Ukraine|work=Dot Esports|url=https://dotesports.com/valorant/news/fnatic-suspends-braveaf-from-pro-valorant-team|access-date=16 September 2022}}</ref> BraveAF later stated that " We had a little chat before 24th of feb and I wrote her in the morning of 24th feb to know if she's alright.", stating that he is for peace. Fearoth joined the team on loan from Alliance as a replacement ahead of the 2022 Valorant Champions Tour Stage 2 Masters in Reykjavík.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Zalamea|first=Nigel|date=1 April 2022|title=Fnatic Valorant sign Fea on loan from Alliance for Masters Reykjavík|work=One Esports|url=https://www.oneesports.gg/valorant/fnatic-valorant-fea-masters-reykjavik/|access-date=16 September 2022}}</ref> H1ber was loaned from KOI following a positive COVID-19 test for Derke.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Geddes|first=George|date=31 March 2022|title=Sources: Derke contracts COVID prior to VCT Masters|work=Dot Esports|url=https://dotesports.com/valorant/news/sources-derke-contracts-covid-prior-to-vct-masters|access-date=16 September 2022}}</ref> Fnatic finished 11–12th at the event following a 0–2 loss against the Japanese ZETA Division.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Zalamea|first=Nigel|date=13 April 2022|title=Underdogs Zeta Division knock out tournament favorite at Masters Reykjavik|work=One Esports|url=https://www.oneesports.gg/valorant/zeta-division-win-fnatic-iceland-2022/|access-date=16 September 2022}}</ref> On 10 May 2022, Fnatic signed Enzo (previously known as Fearoth), as a full-time member, as well as Alfajer to complete the roster.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Koh|first=Wanzi|date=10 May 2022|title=Fnatic complete Valorant roster with Enzo and 16-year-old prodigy Alfajer|work=One Esports|url=https://www.oneesports.gg/valorant/fnatic-valorant-roster-add-enzo-alfajer/|access-date=16 September 2022}}</ref> MAGNUM left the team on 9 June to join KOI.<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 June 2022|title=MAGNUM released from Fnatic, joins KOI|work=VLR.gg|url=https://www.vlr.gg/106666/magnum-released-from-fnatic-joins-koi|access-date=16 September 2022}}</ref> The new roster finished first at the EMEA Stage 2 Challengers after beating FunPlus Phoenix 3–0 in the finals, handing them a direct invite to 2022 Valorant Champions Tour: Stage 2 Masters tournament. Fnatic finished fourth following a 1–2 loss against FunPlus Phoenix.
On 21 September 2022, Fnatic was selected as a partner to compete in the Valorant Champions Tour EMEA.<ref>{{Cite web|date=21 September 2022|title=The teams for the 2023 EMEA international league, revealed!|url=https://valorantesports.com/news/the-teams-for-the-2023-emea-international-league-revealed/en-gb|access-date=22 September 2022|website=Valorant Esports|archive-date=10 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221210031751/https://valorantesports.com/news/the-teams-for-the-2023-emea-international-league-revealed/en-gb|url-status=dead}}</ref> Following this announcement, Mistic and Enzo both announced free agency from the organisation and were placed on the bench.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Zalamea|first=Nigel|date=21 September 2022|title=Fnatic benches Mistic ahead of VCT 2023 season|url=https://www.oneesports.gg/valorant/fnatic-benches-mistic-vct-2023/|access-date=14 October 2022|website=ONE Esports}}</ref>
On 4 March 2023, Fnatic narrowly beat LOUD 3–2 in the finals of LOCK//IN São Paulo, the opening event of the VCT 2023 season. This was the first international trophy for the Fnatic Valorant team, with only Chronicle having previously lifted the Masters 3 trophy in September 2021 for Gambit Esports.<ref>{{Cite web|date=4 March 2023|title=Fnatic win VCT LOCK // IN in dramatic final: Results, placements & recap|url=https://www.dexerto.com/valorant/vct-2023-lock-in-brazil-stream-schedule-results-teams-2003815/|access-date=7 March 2023|website=Dexerto}}</ref>
On 24 June 2023, Fnatic defeated Evil Geniuses 3–0 in the Grand Finals of Valorant Masters Tokyo, the first Masters event after Valorant franchising. This was the second international trophy for the Fnatic Valorant team, making them the first ever team in Valorant history to win two international trophies back-to-back. With this win, Chronicle is now the first Valorant player to win three international titles.<ref>{{Cite web|date=25 June 2023|title= Fnatic cement their unrelenting dominance as Masters Tokyo champions|url= https://www.oneesports.gg/valorant/fnatic-masters-tokyo-champions/|access-date=26 June 2023|website=One Esports}}</ref>
On 21 October 2023, Fnatic announced signing of Elmapuddy as the new Head Coach.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 October 2023 |title=FNATIC introduce Elmapuddy as head coach |url=https://www.vlr.gg/281584/fnatic-introduce-elmapuddy-as-head-coach |access-date=21 October 2023 |website=VLR.gg}}</ref>
After the 2024 VCT season, star player Derke was released to free agency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Via |first=David |date=2024-08-29 |title=Fnatic's Valorant duelist Derke announces he is a restricted free agent |url=https://siege.gg/news/fnatic-valorant-duelist-derke-announces-he-is-a-restricted-free-agent |website=siege.gg}}</ref> On 31 October 2024, Fnatic announced his replacement, Kaajak would be joining the team for the 2025 season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-01 |title=joins Fnatic Valorant |url=https://x.com/FNATIC/status/1852034118030143944 |website=X}}</ref> On 11 December 2024, crashies was announced as Leo's temporary replacement while he fought an unknown illness.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-11 |title=Fnatic signs crashies to VALORANT roster as Leo is still recovering |url=https://esports.gg/news/valorant/fnatic-signs-crashies-to-valorant-roster |website=esports.gg}}</ref>
== Former divisions ==
=== ''Clash Royale'' === On 3 April 2018, Fnatic announced that it was entering and competing in the upcoming ''Clash Royale'' League. They finished 7th in the group stage.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fnatic.com/articles/clash-royale-fnatic-enters-the-arena|title=Fnatic Enters the Arena!|website=www.fnatic.com|access-date=3 April 2018|archive-date=4 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180404201523/https://fnatic.com/articles/clash-royale-fnatic-enters-the-arena|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In ''Clash Royale'' League Season 2, Fnatic finished 4th in the group stage of West Region, thereby failing to qualify for finals.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-10-21 |title=CRL West 2019 Finals: SK Gaming wins the crown |url=https://gamingonphone.com/esports/crl-west-2019-finals/ |website=gamingonphone}}</ref>
=== ''Dota 2'' === On 30 March 2012, Fnatic's ''Heroes of Newerth'' team, consisting of Johan "N0tail" Sundstein, Jascha "NoVa" Markuse, Tal "Fly" Aizik, and Adrian "Era" Kryeziu officially switched to ''Dota 2''. By early September of the same year, a roster was finalised with the addition of Kai "H4nn1" Hanbückers and Kalle "Trixi" Saarinen, the latter of whom replaced Jascha "NoVa" Markuse.
In 2014, Fnatic parted ways with its ''Dota 2'' squad with each member deciding to leave the organisation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Nick |title=Fnatic part ways with their Dota 2 team; on the search for a new roster |url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/dota-2/fnatic-part-ways-with-their-dota-2-team-on-the-search-for-a-new-roster |website=PCGames}}</ref>
In 2015, Fnatic announced a return to ''Dota 2'', acquiring the roster of Team Malaysia.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-06-04 |title=Fnatic Ventures Once Again Into Dota 2 |url=https://esports.inquirer.net/7502/fnatic-ventures-once-again-into-dota-2 |website=SECTIONS}}</ref>
Fnatic placed 4th at The International 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-08-13 |title=Malaysian Dota 2 Team Fnatic Secures 4th Place In The International 6, Bringing Home RM5,600,000+ |url=https://gamermatters.com/malaysian-dota-2-team-fnatic-secures-4th-place-in-the-international-6-bringing-home-rm5600000/ |website=gamermatters}}</ref>
On 10 February 2023, Fnatic temporarily withdraws from the Dota 2 competitive scene.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-10 |title=Statement on the future of Fnatic and DOTA 2 |url=https://fnatic.com/news/statement-on-the-future-of-fnatic-and-dota-2 |website=fnatic}}</ref>
=== ''Heroes of the Storm'' === On 9 October 2014, Fnatic expanded into ''Heroes of the Storm'', announcing a temporary team for the BlizzCon Exhibition Tournament, featuring key players from the ''StarCraft II'' and ''League of Legends'' competitive scenes (Johan Lucchesi, Kim Hammar, Manuel Mildenberger, Cristian Lippa and Joaquim Fitas). After this event, there was a rotation of new players, notably Jonathan Gunnarsson, Simon Svensson, Thomas Cailleux, Alexandre Laignel or Lawrence Harper. The team won nearly every HOTS tournament in 2017, but the game slowly began to lose its popularity and player base. Fnatic disbanded its ''Heroes of the Storm'' division on 19 December 2018.
=== ''FIFA'' === In 2008, Fnatic picked up Maximo12, a Spanish ''FIFA'' football video game player who won several titles in 2008 & 2009, such as the WCG Spain Champion in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|title=Maximo12 wins WCG Spain|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/3873|work=fnatic.com|publisher=WoN|access-date=9 October 2013}}</ref>
On 6 November 2019, Fnatic signed Tekkz.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-11-06 |title=Tekkz, he's Fnatic now |url=https://fnatic.com/news/tekkz-hes-fnatic-now |website=fnatic}}</ref>
=== ''Smite'' === On 8 November 2014, Fnatic signed its first Smite team, acquiring the roster of Exposed Secrets.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/96272/introducing-fnatic-smite|title=FNATIC.com: Introducing Fnatic Smite|website=www.fnatic.com|access-date=17 June 2016}}</ref> The team made it to the semifinals of the Season 1 EU regional Championship but did not manage to qualify for the SMITE World Championship. On 23 December 2014 the team disbanded.<ref>{{Cite tweet|user=PDG_Funball|number=547431369245466626|title=Today we announce that we are going to part ways with @Fnatic! thanks for having us even though it was only for a short amount of time!|access-date=27 March 2021}}</ref>
On 6 March 2015 Fnatic announced signing the roster of SK Gaming.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/96377/fnatic-smite-return-of-the-gods|title=FNATIC.com: Fnatic SMITE: Return of the Gods|website=www.fnatic.com|access-date=17 June 2016}}</ref> The team competed in the Smite Pro League and finished 5th in the Summer Finals, winning $18,250.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://smite.esportswikis.com/wiki/SMITE_Pro_League/Season_2/Summer_Finals|title=SMITE Pro League/Season 2/Summer Finals|website=SMITE at EsportsWikis|access-date=17 June 2016|archive-date=20 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160620204005/http://smite.esportswikis.com/wiki/SMITE_Pro_League/Season_2/Summer_Finals|url-status=dead}}</ref>
For the Season 3 Spring Split, Fnatic announced the addition of BigManTingz and Jiffy to the team after Badgah and CaptainTwig left at the start of 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fnatic.com/content/96633|title=FNATIC.com: Official Roster Announcement: Fnatic's Smite Squad Revealed|website=fnatic.com|access-date=17 June 2016}}</ref> The team finished the season in 8th place with an 8–20 record.
The Fnatic SMITE team disbanded on 18 July 2016.
=== ''ShootMania Storm'' === In November 2012, Fnatic announced that they picked up a ''ShootMania Storm'' team. The team recruited Kévin "Strenx" Baéza, a former member of their previous ''Quake'' team, as well as two new players, Maikel "LeKaiM" Peeters and Jean Pierre "JiePie" Janssen. The trio won numerous small cups, and the Shootmania Launch Party, where they won $30,000.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fnatic takes gold at SMLP|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/95483/smlp-fnatic-claim-the-30-000-grand-prize|work=Fnatic.com|publisher=zauron|access-date=9 October 2013}}</ref> In December, Christoffer "Luxxiz" Losell joined the team after the departure of LeKaiM.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fnatic.com/content/10355|title=FNATIC.com: FnaticRC.SM welcomes luxxiz|website=fnatic.com|access-date=17 June 2016}}</ref>
On 8 January 2014 Fnatic announced the departure of their ShootMania squad and the closure of their Shootmania division, stating a decline in quantity and quality of ShootMania tournaments as the main reason.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/95873|title=FNATIC.com: Fnatic and Shootmania part ways|website=www.fnatic.com|access-date=17 June 2016}}</ref>
=== Real-time strategy games === With DXRacer joining the list of sponsors, Fnatic decided to expand to Korea. On 19 March 2012 they announced that they would open a Fnatic Gaming House in Seoul. They became the first foreign team to establish a permanent training facility for players in Seoul.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fnatic opens Gaming House in Korea|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/9639|work=Fnatic.com|publisher=Lexx|access-date=9 October 2013}}</ref> Fnatic then acquired several talented players from the Korean StarCraft II scene. In January, "DeParture" and Warcraft legend "Moon", and "aLive" moved into the gaming house. They were coached by Hwanni, who also joined Fnatic that month. Later, OZ and Luvsic signed a contract with Fnatic. In 2012, Rain announced his retirement and left the team, followed by Byul, Ares and Moon. Only two players were left in Korea, forcing Fnatic to announce their closure of their gaming house in Seoul and the end of their contracts with aLive and OZ.<ref>{{cite web|title=Alive and OZ leave Fnatic|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/95362/fnatic-part-ways-with-oz-and-alive|work=Fnatic.com|publisher=inz|access-date=9 October 2013}}</ref> Harstem was later promoted from the academy to the main roster, and the team picked up SaSe, another well known player in the scene.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fnatic adds SaSe|url=http://www.fnatic.com/content/95404/fnatic-welcomes-sase|work=Fnatic.com|publisher=inz|access-date=9 October 2013}}</ref>
=== ''PUBG Mobile'' === On 18 October 2019, Fnatic entered the ''PUBG Mobile'' scene after signing the roster of Indian team XSpark.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ahmed|first1=Wasif|date=18 October 2019|title=Fnatic signs PUBG Mobile squad|work=Dot Esports|url=https://dotesports.com/news/fnatic-signs-pubg-mobile-squad|access-date=5 January 2020}}</ref> Following the acquisition, Fnatic announced plans to construct a gaming facility in India.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hayward|first1=Andrew|date=18 October 2019|title=Fnatic Planning Facility in India After Acquiring PUBG Mobile Team|work=The Esports Observer|url=https://esportsobserver.com/fnatic-india-pubg-mobile/|access-date=5 January 2020|archive-date=20 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191020200435/https://esportsobserver.com/fnatic-india-pubg-mobile/|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 28 November 2019, Fnatic underwent a roster change with Inyourdream being replaced by Ash along with Pratik "Aurum" Mehra being brought in as a coach.{{citation needed|date=September 2021}} On 22 December 2019, the team won its first offline event at the PUBG Mobile All Stars in Hyderabad, India.<ref>{{Cite web |first= |date=2019-12-29 |title=Fnatic crowned 2019 PUBG Mobile All Stars champions |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/fnatic-crowned-2019-pubg-mobile-all-stars-champions |website=sportskeeda}}</ref>
On 27 January 2020, Fnatic began training at a temporary boot camp in Mumbai.{{citation needed|date=September 2021}}
On 24 May 2021, Fnatic disbanded their PUBG Mobile roster after the game was banned in India due to tensions between China and India.<ref name="PUBGdisband" /> PUBG Mobile was released in India by the Chinese conglomerate Tencent, and the company was banned in India due to data privacy issues.
== Rosters == {{Esports roster multi
|''Apex Legends''| {{Esports player | handle = Ein | name = Shōgo Kumahashi | nat = JP }} {{Esports player | handle = Kernel garcia | name = Haruto Seki | nat = JP }} {{Esports player | handle = ILY | name = Choi Jun-hyeok | nat = KR }}
|''Call of Duty: Warzone''| {{Esports player | handle = Resolve | first = Arturo | last = Tamez |nat = MEX }} {{Esports player | handle = Vxlcom | first = Joseph | last = Arcos |nat = MEX }} {{Esports player | handle = XtraJ | name = Enrique | nat = MEX }}
|''Counter-Strike 2''| {{Esports player | handle = KRIMZ | first = Freddy | last = Johansson | nat = SE}} {{Esports player | handle = fear | first = Rodion | last = Smyk | nat = UA | nolink = yes}} {{Esports player | handle = jambo | first = Dmytro | last = Semera | nat = UA}} {{Esports player | handle = jackasmo | first = Mykyta | last = Skyba | nat = UA}} {{Esports player | handle = Br4tkO | first = Viktor | last = Kondratets | nat = UA}}
|''League of Legends''| {{Esports player | handle = Empyros | first = Panagiotis | last = Tantis | nat = GR}} {{Esports player | handle = Razork | first = Iván | last = Martín Díaz | nat = ES}} {{Esports player | handle = Vladi | first = Vladimiros | last = Kourtidis | nat = GR}} {{Esports player | handle = Upset | first = Elias | last = Lipp | nat = DEU}} {{Esports player | handle = Lospa | name = Park Joon-hyeong | nat = KR}}
|''Rainbow Six Siege''| {{Esports player | handle = CroqSon | first = Antonio | last = Vázquez | nat = ESP}} {{Esports player | handle = DEADSHT | first = Jimmy | last = Vojtasik | nat = CH}} {{Esports player | handle = Deapek | first = Tom | last = Pieksma | nat = NL}} {{Esports player | handle = Hauva | first = Mikael | last = Kortelainen | nat = FI}} {{Esports player | handle = Wizard | first = Samuel | last = Morgan | nat = UK}}
|''Teamfight Tactics''| {{Esports player | handle = Darth Nub | first = Carson | last = Hu | nat = USA }} {{Esports player | handle = Bossoskills | name = – | nat = USA }} {{Esports player | handle = Filup | name = – | nat = USA }} {{Esports player | handle = Stellar Minhee | first = Aaron | last = Vuong | nat = CAN }}
|''Trackmania''| {{Esports player | handle = JSwag | name = – | nat = NZ }}
|''Valorant''| {{Esports player | handle = Boaster | first = Jake | last = Howlett | nat = UK }} {{Esports player | handle = kaajak | first = Kajetan | last = Haremski | nat = PL }} {{Esports player | handle = Alfajer | first = Emir Ali | last = Beder | nat = TR}} {{Esports player | handle = crashies | first = Austin | last = Roberts | nat = US}} {{Esports player | handle = CyvOph | first = Clément | last = Millard | nat = FR}} {{Esports player | handle = Veqaj '''(I)''' | first = Sylvain | last = Pattyn | nat = FR }}}}
== Tournament results == {{main|List of Fnatic tournament results}}
== References == {{Reflist}}
== External links == {{Commons category}} * {{Official website}}
{{S-start}} {{S-ach}} {{Succession box | title = ''League of Legends'' World Championship winner | years = 2011 | with = | before = Inaugural | after = Taipei Assassins }} {{Succession box | title = ''League of Legends'' European Championship winner | years = Spring 2013 – Spring 2014<br>Spring 2015 – Summer 2015<br>Spring 2018 – Summer 2018 | with = | before = Inaugural<br>Alliance<br>G2 Esports | after = Alliance<br>G2 Esports<br>G2 Esports }} {{Succession box | title = ''Counter-Strike: Global Offensive'' Major winner | years = DreamHack Winter 2013 <br> ESL One Cologne 2015 – ESL One Katowice 2015 | with = | before = Inaugural <br> Team LDLC.com | after = Virtus.pro <br> Team EnVyUs }} {{S-end}} {{Apex Legends}} {{Professional Counter-Strike competition}} {{Professional Heroes of the Storm competition}} {{League of Legends Championship Series Europe}} {{Rocket League Championship Series}} {{Professional Smite competition}} {{Valorant Champions Tour EMEA}}
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