Fnatic’s Former Coach Youngbuck Returns to Lead the Team
Last year, Fnatic had a strong year in the EU LCS after hiring coach Joey “Youngbuck” Steltenpool from rival team G2. With Youngbuck’s help, Fnatic won two domestic titles and made it to the final at Worlds. Now, with the departure of strategic coach Dylan Falco to Schalke 04, Youngbuck has officially taken over as head coach of Fnatic again.
New Assistant Coach and Head Analyst Added to the Team
In an open letter, Youngbuck introduced new assistant coach CoachMephisto and new head analyst Samir DSL. FnaticCareion is now the team director. The addition of these coaching staff members will further strengthen Fnatic as they continue to compete.
A “Six-Star General” Returns to Prove Himself
In the past, Youngbuck led G2 to four consecutive LCS titles and was well-regarded for his team’s strong structure and development. He brought his expertise to Fnatic, leading them to six LCS titles. Now, as the head coach, Youngbuck aims to prove that it was his leadership that was primarily responsible for Fnatic’s success last year. The upcoming match between Fnatic and Schalke 04, with the reunion of the two coaches as competitors, will surely be an exciting one to watch.
The Impending Rivalry between Fnatic and Schalke 04
Fnatic and Schalke 04 already had a rivalry brewing after their playoff final match last summer, where Fnatic emerged victorious. This loss prevented Schalke 04 from qualifying for Worlds. Now, with Youngbuck and Falco leading their respective teams, the upcoming match between Fnatic and Schalke 04 this season will surely be an interesting one to watch.
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