Fnatic announced this Monday the departure of Marek “Humanoid” Brázda, the team’s long-standing midlaner since 2022. The announcement was accompanied by a 1min30 tribute video on social media, celebrating his best highlights in black and orange. Joining from MAD Lions in early 2022, Humanoid quickly became a central figure for Fnatic and consistently remained one of the strongest midlaners in the LEC.

However, the team struggled to convert any of its playoff runs with repeated defeats in finals, most notably against G2 Esports. While Humanoid produced standout performances at times, he also faced criticism for inconsistency and for failing to deliver in decisive series. Despite the lack of domestic titles during his tenure, he played a key role in Fnatic’s presence at the top of European League of Legends, helping secure regular international appearances. His future destination is not known yet.

A new chapter begins

Humanoid’s benching earlier this summer paved the way for Yun "Poby" Sung-won, the young midlaner from T1 Academy, to step into the starting lineup. The move aligns with head coach Fabian “Grabbz” Lohmann’s midyear assessment of the team, shared during his “Fan Conference” streams after the Spring Split, where he highlighted structural and motivational issues within the roster.

Grabbz noted that while the team had talent, there was a lack of consistent effort and resistance to change, making it difficult to push certain players to their maximum potential. The integration of Poby represents a strategic step to inject fresh energy and discipline into the midlane role, while also complementing Fnatic’s plans to add a performance coach focused on routine, consistency, and improving daily standards within the team.

Although Humanoid was never publicly singled out by Grabbz during these remarks, the midlaner had occasionally faced criticism for inconsistent motivation and dedication. His replacement by Poby came a few weeks after these comments, signaling a shift toward building a team culture centered on sustained effort and responsiveness to coaching.

Former teammate Iván "Razork" Martín commented on the news: “Sadly, we couldn't manage to win anything together, but im still very thankful for all these years playing with you and all the good memories we created together, wish you the best Marenkovich.”

Fnatic founder Sam Matthews also shared his thoughts: “Marek, you've been an incredible player from the very begining, I know how much you tried, and how much you put into this organisation. I'm also super sad we didnt manage to win with you, but I know how much you put in, every single day.” Today’s announcement makes his departure from Fnatic official, closing a three-year chapter filled with dramatic series and unforgettable “Humanoid moments.”