Popular Australian Valorant Player Autumn Joins FunPlus Phoenix
Australian Valorant player Kale “Autumn” Dunne has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to join Chinese team FunPlus Phoenix. This makes him the second Australian player to join the franchised league for the 2024 season. FunPlus Phoenix is looking to compete with other powerhouse Chinese teams like EDward Gaming and Bilibili Gaming. This news comes shortly after reports of another Australian player, Nick “tixx” Quinn, being considered by Korean org T1 for their rebuild.
Autumn’s Rise to Prominence in Valorant
Autumn was an integral part of the Australian team ORDER, which had a dominant run in 2021. As the Jett main, Autumn helped ORDER maintain their top spot in the Oceanic circuit. However, the team disbanded after their 2022 championship. Autumn then moved to Honey Badgers before joining Gods Reign and competing in the South Asia Challengers circuit. He continued to perform well, with the team finishing second and fourth in the first two splits.
A New Challenge in the Chinese Scene
According to reports, Autumn is now set to join FunPlus Phoenix in China and compete in the franchised league. This move aligns with FunPlus Phoenix’s desire to improve their performance. The organization previously had success in the EMEA region, winning Stage Two Masters in 2022. However, they struggled in the Chinese scene, failing to make significant progress compared to regional rivals like EDward Gaming.
Potential Impact and Awaited Confirmation
It remains to be seen how Autumn’s addition will impact FunPlus Phoenix. Fans will have to wait for an official announcement to confirm the reported roster move. Import players have the potential to make a significant difference, as seen with Ilya “something” Petrov and Paper Rex. While Autumn may not replicate that level of impact, his performance with ORDER suggests he has the potential to contribute to FunPlus Phoenix’s improvement.
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