VCT MASTERS MADRID 2024:
The Valorant Kickoff Event have concluded and we have got our teams for the VCT MASTERS MADRID 2024. The kickoff event was divided into 4 Regions the Americas, EMEA, Pacific and China.
The top 2 teams from each region would qualify for MASTERS MADRID which is going to start on 14th of March. With Sentinels beating Loud the Kickoffs stage of this years VCT concluded giving us our 8 teams for the MASTERS MADRID.
Here’s how each region did,
PACIFIC:
1)GEN G :
Gen.G emerged as the unexpected champions of the VCT Pacific Kickoff tournament, securing victory over DRX to earn a spot in Madrid and defeating Paper Rex to secure the region’s top seed for Masters. This marks Gen.G’s inaugural qualification for an international tournament. Following their near misses in qualifying for Masters and Champions last year, Gen.G underwent a significant roster overhaul in the offseason, retaining only Kim “Meteor” Tae-o. Kim “Lakia” Jong-min, Byeon “Munchkin” Sang-beom, and Kim “t3xture” Na-ra have all moved among the region’s top teams, while Kim “Karon” Won-tae has notably shone as a newcomer. Karon, in his first stint with a signed team, was honored as the MVP of the VCT Pacific Kickoff finals.Here is the roster for 2024 season,
- Munchkin
- Meteor
- Lakia
- t3xture
- Karon
2) PRX(Paper Rex):
Even with Wang “Jinggg” Jing Jie transitioning to a substitute role to fulfill his mandatory military service, Paper Rex maintains its status as one of the leading teams in the Pacific region. Cahya “Monyet” Nugraha stepped in to fill the gap, and the team secured qualification for Masters Madrid with a victory over T1. Despite falling to Gen.G in the Pacific final, the runners-up will enter Spain as the region’s second seed. Having come agonizingly close to clinching an international title last year, Paper Rex is determined to make a breakthrough, aiming not only for their inaugural global trophy but also to mark a historic achievement for the Pacific region.Here is the roster for 2024 season,
- f0rsakeN
- mindfreak
- d4v41
- Something
- Monyet
China:
3) EDG(Edward Gaming) :
Once again, EDG is set to represent China at the international level. Enjoying a bye in the group stage, they secured victory in their solitary group stage encounter against Wolves Esports and proceeded to qualify for Masters Madrid by overcoming Trace Esports. Opting to maintain consistency, EDG made no changes during the offseason, aiming to build upon their top six finishes at both Masters Tokyo and Champions last year. Keep an eye on Zheng “ZmjjKK” Yongkang, EDG’s standout duelist known for his captivating performances on stage.Here is the roster for 2024 season,
- Haodong
- CHICHOO
- nobody
- ZmjjKK
- Smoggy
4) FPX (FunPlus PhoeniX) :
FPX secured their spot in Masters after defeating Dragon Ranger Gaming in the VCT China playoffs. Following a lackluster 0-2 showing at Champions 2023, FPX underwent some roster adjustments in the offseason. They enlisted Qu “Life” Donghao, formerly of EDG and Attacking Soul Esports, along with Australian talent Kale “autumn” Dunne. Notably, Autumn becomes the inaugural player from Oceania to qualify for a VCT global tournament.Here is the roster for 2024 season,
- AAAAY
- BerLIN
- Lysoar
- Autumn
- Life
EMEA:
5) TH (Team Heretics) :
Team Heretics has returned to top form after a period of time. Having claimed the First Strike EMEA championship in 2020 and finishing as runners-up in EMEA Masters 2021, they have now earned qualification for their inaugural international LAN event. Spearheaded by the Boo brothers (Ričardas “Boo” Lukaševičius and Dominykas “MiniBoo” Lukaševičius) and former Fortnite professional Benjy “benjyfishy” Fish, Heretics secured their spot in Masters by defeating NAVI with a 2-0 victory. Given that Masters will be hosted in Madrid, this Spanish organization is poised to receive tremendous support from the local crowd.Here is the roster for 2024 season,
- Boo
- MiniBoo
- benjyfishy
- RieNS
- paTiTek
6) KC (Karmine Corp) :
Karmine Corp achieved a remarkable upset earlier this year by defeating Fnatic, a superteam that had secured victory in two out of three international events last year, with their only losses attributed to LOUD and Team Liquid. KC’s decisive 2-0 victory over Fnatic earned them qualification for Masters Madrid, marking the organization’s and most of the players’ inaugural participation in an international VALORANT tournament.
While Martin “Magnum” Peňkov boasts previous experience with Fnatic at Masters Reykjavík 2021 and 2022, as well as Champions 2021, the remaining four players will be making their Masters debuts. Among them are Martin “marteen” Pátek, Tomás “tomaszy” Machado, and Marshall “N4RRATE” Massey. Marteen and tomaszy competed in the EMEA Challengers leagues last year, while N4RRATE joined KC through the North American Challengers league. The sole remaining member from last year’s roster is Frenchman Ryad “Shin” Ensaad, representing the renowned French organization. Guiding this young squad is Andrey “Engh” Sholokhov, the coach who steered Gambit Esports to victory at Masters Berlin 2021. Following their triumph over Team Heretics in the EMEA final, they will enter Madrid as the region’s top seed.
Here is the roster for 2024 season,
- marteen
- tomaszy
- N4RRATE
- Shin
- Magnum
Americas:
7) LOUD :
Following their triumph over Evil Geniuses in the VCT Americas Kickoff playoffs, LOUD secured their spot in their seventh consecutive international VCT event. Under the leadership of Matias “Saadhak” Delipetro, this Brazilian powerhouse has maintained an unbroken streak of global LAN appearances since its establishment in 2022. However, the current lineup differs significantly from its inception just over two years ago. LOUD underwent two changes last offseason, and Gabriel “qck” Lima joined the team this offseason, replacing star duelist Erick “aspas” Santos. qck’s addition has provided the team with added flexibility, enabling Saadhak to further innovate with the team’s agent compositions. Although LOUD fell to Sentinels in the Americas Kickoff final, they will enter Madrid as the Americas No. 2 seed. Nonetheless, they remain a formidable opponent and a top contender for victory at Masters.Here is the roster for 2024 season,
- qck
- Saadhak
- Less
- tuyz
- cauanzin
8) LOUD :
Sentinels, a beloved organization that clinched victory at the inaugural VALORANT global LAN, Masters Reykjavík 2021, has secured qualification for their first international event since Champions 2021. Despite an initial setback with a 2-0 loss to LOUD, the team embarked on an impressive journey in the VCT Americas Kickoff tournament. They triumphed over 100 Thieves and Leviatán before navigating through the challenging play-in round robin to reach the playoffs. In a notable feat, Sentinels overcame the NRG superteam in the playoffs to earn their ticket to Masters. Subsequently, they secured a thrilling 3-2 revenge victory over LOUD in the final.
Throughout the Kickoff event, Sentinels displayed an exceptional level of gameplay, participating in more matches than any other Americas team (21 maps and 429 rounds). Despite revealing extensive gameplay to their opponents along the way, they emerged victorious. Tyson “TenZ” Ngo appears to have returned to his 2021 form, while the leadership of Jordan “Zellsis” Montemurro and Mouhamed Amine “johnqt” Ouarid seems to be making a significant impact.
Here is the roster for 2024 season,
- johnqt
- TenZ
- Zellsis
- zekken
- Sacy
In conclusion, the VALORANT competitive scene is ablaze with anticipation as top teams from around the globe gear up for Masters Madrid. With thrilling upsets, star players in peak form, and seasoned veterans leading the charge, fans can expect an electrifying showdown of skill and strategy on the international stage.
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