Turkish jungler Enes ‘Rhilech’ Uçan has officially joined Ukrainian esports organisation Natus Vincere (NAVI) ahead of the 2026 League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) season.
The organisation announced the move in a post on X (formerly Twitter), describing Rhilech as ‘the first piece of the puzzle’ in its ongoing roster rebuild.
“Now to make it official, welcome Rhilech to the team ahead of the 2026 season,” NAVI League of Legends posted.
The signing marks Rhilech’s first appearance in Europe’s premier League of Legends competition, following a steady rise through regional leagues across Turkey, Italy and France.
From Turkey to the Top Flight
Uçan began his career in 2020, first competing in the Turkish Academy League under SuperMassive Blaze Academy and Aurora Academy. He quickly established himself as a solid jungler before securing promotion to Italy’s Proving Grounds circuit with DSYRE Esports in 2022.
Over the next two years, Rhilech’s consistency saw him feature across multiple European Regional Leagues (ERLs), including the PG Nationals and the Ligue Française de League of Legends (LFL).
During the 2024–2025 season, Rhilech achieved notable results with BK ROG Esports, capturing the LFL 2025 Spring Playoffs title and placing within the top four at the EMEA Masters Spring 2025. His strong performances earned him MVP recognition and placed him among the top emerging junglers in the region.
Speaking in NAVI’s player profile video, Rhilech reflected on his journey from the Turkish circuit to the LEC: “From TC Academy to LEC, the only reason I got here is me being disciplined.
“I can’t wait for people to watch me at LEC.”
NAVI In The LEC
Natus Vincere entered the LEC in late 2025 after acquiring Rogue’s franchise slot — marking its first appearance at the top level of League of Legends esports since disbanding its roster in 2017.
The organisation began competition in the 2025 Summer Split, fielding a roster featuring Adam ‘Adam’ Maanane, Francisco ‘Thayger’ Mazo, Emil ‘Larssen’ Larsson, Lee ‘Hans SamD’ Jae-hoon, and Kim ‘Malrang’ Geun-seong. NAVI struggled in its debut split, finishing fifth in Group A with a 0–4 series record.
Following the split, NAVI confirmed that Francisco ‘Thayger’ Mazo Sánchez, its first-ever LEC jungler, will be allowed to explore options, stating in a post on X: “A huge thank you to Thayger for being part of our first-ever LEC split and giving his all every step of the way. As we begin our roster rebuild, he’s open to exploring new opportunities for the upcoming season.”
Uçan’s signing represents the first step in that rebuild as the organisation looks to stabilise its League of Legends project in 2026.
Founded in 2009, NAVI remains one of the most decorated organisations in esports history, having lifted numerous major trophies across its divisions.
