VALORANT GC: Nelo and Looxie join Zerance Mint

Zerance Holy Mint has kicked off a new chapter by making two high-profile additions to its VALORANT Game Changers roster: Mathilde “Nelo” Beltoise and Léa “Looxie” Loustau. As the team prepares for the upcoming VCT Game Changers EMEA: Contenders Series 2, these signings are indicative of the team's ambitious goals. With both players bringing extensive experience and strong individual identities to the team, Zerance is aiming to rebuild its competitive momentum and re-establish itself as a serious contender on the European circuit.

Nelo arrives with an impressive resume, having previously represented two of the most prominent organizations in the scene: Karmine Corp GC and G2 Gozen. During her time with Karmine Corp in 2023 and 2024, she played a crucial role in establishing and bolstering team structure. She then briefly joined G2’s Game Changers division in early 2025. Renowned for her calm decision-making and discipline in anchoring sites, Nelo is a natural fit for the Sentinel role. Her agent pool, built around Killjoy and Chamber, enables her to secure key areas of the map and create valuable opportunities for her teammates.

Zerance doesn't only bring defensive consistency — she brings refined, pinpoint-accurate timing in high-pressure situations.

Meanwhile, Looxie is strengthening the roster with her markedly different yet equally valuable profile. Having previously been the in-game leader of DVM Miss, she has built a reputation as a composed and tactically astute captain. While at the helm of DVM, she helped the team reach the finals of Contenders Series 1 earlier this year, an achievement reflecting both her leadership skills and her strong fundamentals as an Initiator player. While piloting agents like Sova and Fade, Looxie excels at creating space and setting up her teammates, all the while maintaining a clear strategic picture of the game.

The timing of these signings is no coincidence. With the Contenders Series 2 due to start on 1 August, Zerance Holy Mint is entering the competition with a team comprising both experienced players and those who work well together. The returning core of Lou "Loupiote3" Henguelle, Ngoc-Thuy "Thuy" Duong and Julie "Pinkalie" Lim offers a solid foundation, while Nelo and Looxie bring fresh perspectives and complementary skills. Following their disappointing 10th-place finish in Stage 2, the team is determined to bounce back and make their mark in Game Changers.