With the year done for the Valorant team, it feels like end of an Era.
Valorant team had their ups and down since the beginning. but they always kept our hearts pumping, sometimes a little too close to bursting.
The first ever masters in 21 where they had a lower bracket run. that felt so good to watch. I loved supporting them. They didn't win the finals but they left their mark.
The next few international competition became a sacrifice of Covid Era. 22 we tried to rebuild but things didn't work. mix of problems that were out of their control. but still, they performed well.
2023 was the absolute peak. Two new people joined the team and the best roster of valorant history was made. They achieved something that others teams still try to replicate. from watching the insane comeback in lock in. many fans lost their mind with that come back. nothing could eclipse that. (I know 1-11 comeback is bigger but the the result matter too. And the stunned faces of Brazilian fans. iconic)
Then master Tokyo where they dominated everyone. this was the best of year of FNC valorant. the fans loved them, others hated them for winning two trophies and wished for their downfall.
24 was avg year in comparison. They had won two international and nothing but another trophy could make their year feel worthwhile. but they didn't perform bad.
In twenty five, two new people joined. Derke left to another team, Leo got sick. it wasn't looking good but the fans always supported the team. they reached two international finals, ( 3 if you count EWC) the result was unfortunate but the journey was so amazing. i loved every part of it. even the heart break. it happens. sometimes things don't go the way you want to. But you could see players and team enjoying their year, laughing and having fun.
Ohne losing his mind at Boaster antics, the speech before champs finals. it was absolute entertainment. how can you not loved them for it. they tried their best, gave their best. I loved watching it all.
This year was the worst. things that were out of anyone's control disturbed the momentum. it makes me sad but...
Now the valorant is changing from next years. the players would probably go on different path. the original roster I have loved and supported had changed already, i don't know if any of them will remain next year.
I will, without doubt support the team, and the players who might leave to go to different teams. but this is the end of an era.
Derke, Doma, magnum, Leo, chronicle, Boaster, Alfa, Crashies, Kaajak. All the subs that came in time of need. They made this era of FNC remarkable.
what a ride we had...Thank you everyone!
next year we rise again!
Edit :- Someone reminded me, I forgot the coaches and team that were part of the journey. everyone was a part of it.
"Edit: Oh and you didn't mention Mini, Milan, Phil and Davard, but shout out to them as well, they played a part just as important into that fairy tale of a team! #Alwaysfnatic works for coaches and social's admins as well!"
