The hive has found its final piece. Team Vitality has officially announced the signing of Alexander "jawgemo" Mor, completing their Team Vitality roster for the 2027 VCT season. The move marks a significant shift for the French organization as they look to build upon a strong 2026 campaign that saw them reach the Grand Final of Champions Shanghai.
After the departure of Nikita "Derke" Sirmitev, who recently moved to Aurora Gaming, the pressure was on Vitality to secure a high-impact duelist. In jawgemo, they have found a proven winner. The American-Cambodian star, a former VALORANT Champions 2023 winner with Evil Geniuses, brings a wealth of experience and a reputation for aggressive, high-stakes play. His tenure with G2 Esports over the last two seasons, while marked by ups and downs, solidified his status as one of the most reliable duelists in the scene.
A New Era for the Hive
The integration of jawgemo into the existing core—Elias "Jamppi" Olkkonen, Timofey "Chronicle" Khromov, Ștefan "Sayonara" Mîtcu, and Dawid "PROFEK" Święć—creates a lineup with immense firepower. This roster move comes alongside a broader restructuring of the team’s support staff. Benjamin "Scuttt" Hutchinson has been promoted to head coach, with Aleksey "slk" Lynksov moving to an assistant role and Philipp "Szed" Schickor joining as a performance coach.
Vitality’s 2026 season was a roller coaster. After a shaky start, the team found its rhythm, culminating in a runner-up finish at Champions Shanghai. The organization is clearly betting that the synergy between their established stars and their new duelist will be the catalyst needed to go one step further in 2027.
For fans eager to see how this new-look squad performs, all eyes are now on the upcoming VCT EMEA Kickoff. With the roster finalized, the team can finally turn its focus toward the tactical preparation required for the new season. Keep an eye on our matches page to track their debut, and check out MyEsports predictions as we approach the start of the competition.