The professional Valorant scene attracts hundreds of thousands of viewers because it showcases the most spectacular matches. Consequently, professional players are the most famous representatives of Valorant, followed closely by numerous fans. If you are one of them, you’ll find it useful to know the notable developments that occurred in 2024. That’s why our editorial team has prepared this piece where we highlight the 10 best Valorant transfers of 2024.
Before we begin, note that the transfers listed below are not ranked from worst to best or vice versa. Instead, this is simply a list of the 10 most significant events for the professional Valorant scene.
Aspas’s move to MIBR
Opening our list is one of the most renowned duelists in the world, Erick “aspas” Santos, widely considered the best player in this role. At the end of 2024, it became known that he was leaving Leviatan due to disagreements with the team’s management and would join MIBR. The Brazilian team had shown rather mediocre results throughout the season, but the arrival of aspas—and other players reportedly chosen by the duelist himself—could mark the starting point for future achievements.
Demon1 joins Leviatan
Right after the major transfer involving the Brazilian player, we have to mention the subsequent fate of Leviatan, which lost its star duelist. The team didn’t remain starless for long, as it soon became known that American duelist Max “Demon1” Mazanov would replace aspas in the Argentine lineup. Like his predecessor, Demon1 is a world champion and is also considered one of the best players. He even calls himself “the best in the world.” While many dispute this claim, the fact remains that Leviatan’s new duelist certainly won’t weaken the team.
Derke’s departure from Fnatic
The next transfer highlights a player’s exit rather than a joining. This concerns Nikita “Derke” Sirmitev, who played for Fnatic from 2021 to 2024. During this period, he earned numerous trophies for the “Orange” team, and 2023 was particularly productive for Fnatic, as they won two Tier-1 events and took 4th place at the world championship. But nothing lasts forever, and at the end of 2024, it became known that Derke would leave the team and join Team Vitality. This event will undoubtedly shape Fnatic’s future, and one might assume that the team won’t replicate their 2024 successes.
Meteor joins T1
When discussing the most significant transfers of 2024, we can’t ignore the Pacific region. The first major change there is Kim “Meteor” Tae-o joining T1. Meteor spent the last two years under the Gen.G Esports banner, showing excellent results, with his team considered one of the best in the Pacific scene. Now Kim will strengthen T1, which also acquired several other well-known players from the region.
Florescent’s transition from Game Changers to VCT and joining Apeks
Next up is not just a transfer between teams, but a move between entire competitive divisions of Valorant. We’re talking about Ava “florescent” Eugene, a two-time world champion who spent the last two years playing for Shopify Rebellion and won two Game Changers Champions events in 2023 and 2024. Florescent’s performance was head and shoulders above all other representatives of the women’s scene, so it was evident that she should showcase her talent in the VCT arena. And that’s exactly what happened. At the end of 2024, following her championship victory, it became known that florescent would move to the European Tier-1 team Apeks and start competing against the strongest players beginning in 2025.
Saadhak leaves LOUD
In addition to the famous duelists mentioned above, 2024 saw the transfer of arguably the most well-known IGL on the Brazilian scene: Matias “Saadhak” Delipetro. The Argentine player served as captain of the Brazilian top team LOUD for the last two years, where, in 2022, alongside aspas, he won the world championship. Saadhak is remembered not only as a remarkable leader but also as a professional player who communicates well with fans and is simply a kind-hearted individual. Now he will be captain at Karmine Corp, and we will continue to follow his career.
Zellsis rejoins Sentinels
Another transfer involved the American club Sentinels, the most popular team in its regional VCT scene. Early in the year, it was announced that the team had brought back Jordan “Zellsis” Montemurro to their main roster, a player who had previously played for the club. He fit perfectly into the team, given his past experience, and with his help, Sentinels had a good season.
S1Mon joins EDward Gaming
The Chinese team EDward Gaming is the strongest in its region, and this year they confirmed their title on the international stage. Mid-year, the team signed a young 20-year-old player, Hsieh “S1Mon” Meng-hsun, who integrated into the team seamlessly. Despite his limited experience, this young talent helped the team win the VCT 2024: China Stage 2, and immediately afterward, they clinched the world championship. This solidified S1Mon’s spot on the main roster and made him one of the youngest champions.
Hiro joins NAVI
One of the latest significant transfers is the signing of young talent Emirhan “hiro” Kat by the renowned Ukrainian organization Natus Vincere. Hiro had shown excellent form on the Tier-2 scene over the last two years, drawing the attention of Fnatic, who invited him to play at VCT EMEA Stage 2 when one of their main players fell ill. Hiro performed impressively, and the “Orange” team won the tournament. Although the team parted ways with the stand-in, NAVI quickly took notice of him. Thus, he will spend the 2025 season under the Ukrainian organization’s banner.
Monyet joins Rex Regum Qeon
The final important transfer took place in the Indonesian team Rex Regum Qeon. Mid-season, the team welcomed renowned player Cahya “monyet” Nugraha, who previously played for Paper Rex. With them, he showed solid results, including a 2nd place finish at this year’s Masters. His experience will undoubtedly benefit Rex Regum Qeon, which has not performed well in the last year.
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