Esports is witnessing another significant roleswap in the League of Legends European Championship (LEC) scene as Kim “Malrang” Geun-seong transitions from jungler to support to join Natus Vincere (NAVI) for the upcoming Summer Split. This move follows a trend set by Yasin “Nisqy” Dinçer last offseason when he switched to support to play for Team Vitality. Malrang’s shift to support was confirmed by sources on Saturday, marking a strategic adjustment for NAVI’s roster.
Prior to finalizing their Summer Split lineup, NAVI considered various options for both the jungle and support roles. The team initially explored European junglers such as Marcin “Jankos” Jankowski and Enes “Rhilech” Uçan but ultimately secured Francisco “Thayger” Mazo Sánchez as their jungler. This decision paved the way for Malrang to make the transition to support, a move that aligns with NAVI’s strategic objectives for the upcoming season.
One of the key considerations in NAVI’s roster decisions was the preference for short-term solutions, particularly for the summer split. This approach initially positioned Malrang as a potential candidate to retain his jungler position, but the acquisition of Thayger prompted NAVI to realign their roster with Malrang moving to support.
NAVI’s CEO confirmed that all players and coaching staff have been fully integrated into the organization, ensuring continued support for benched players like AD Carry Patrik “Patrik” Jírů and support Lee “Execute” Jeong-hoon. By optimizing their roster and minimizing additional payroll costs, NAVI strategically retained Malrang in the starting lineup, leveraging his previous experience and adaptability in the LEC.
Malrang’s versatility and commitment to honing his support skills were evident as he diligently prepared for his new role during the offseason. Having previously showcased his capabilities in emergency substitutions for Rogue, Malrang’s transition to support signifies NAVI’s confidence in his abilities to adapt and excel in a different role within the team.
The finalized NAVI LEC Summer 2025 roster now features Adam “Adam” Maanane in the top lane, Francisco “Thayger” Mazo Sánchez in the jungle, Emil “Larssen” Larsson in the mid lane, Lee “Hans SamD” Jae-hoon as the AD Carry, and Kim “Malrang” Geun-seong in the support role. This lineup reflects NAVI’s strategic vision for the upcoming season and the team’s commitment to optimizing their roster for success in the competitive LEC environment.
As the esports landscape continues to evolve, roster changes and roleswaps play a pivotal role in shaping team dynamics and competitive strategies. NAVI’s strategic roster adjustments underscore the team’s adaptability and commitment to fielding a competitive lineup in the fiercely contested LEC arena. With Malrang’s transition to support marking a significant shift in NAVI’s gameplay strategy, all eyes will be on the team as they embark on their journey in the LEC Summer Split.
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