"Empryos" Joins Fnatic

Transfer Market

16 December 2025 09:09

European esports powerhouse Fnatic has announced the signing of Panagiotis ‘Empryos’ Tantis ahead of the 2026 League of Legends European Championship (LEC) season. The Greek top laner joins the organization following an impressive 11-month stint with Gentle Mates in the tier-two ecosystem, marking a significant step in his career.

Reunited with Former Teammate Vladi

The announcement, made on December 15, 2025, confirmed that Empryos will be reuniting with Vladimir ‘Vladi’ Kourtidis, a mid laner who also previously played with Empryos at Riddle Esports in 2022. The two players competed together during the NLC Summer Split that year, where Empryos was known by his in-game name, Jaxplank. The reunion marks an exciting development for Fnatic fans, as both players bring valuable experience and synergy to the team’s revamped lineup.

Throughout 2025, Empryos made waves in the Ligue Française de League of Legends (LFL), where he led his team to third-place finishes in both the Spring and Summer Splits. He also impressed on the international stage with a top-eight finish at the EMEA Masters 2025 Spring tournament.

In his first interview as a Fnatic player, Empryos expressed excitement about the upcoming 2026 season and his personal goals. “2026 will be an interesting year,” said Empryos. “I’m really confident in myself playing versus the best top laners, and this year, I would like to go to Worlds as a rookie. I will be there and play for you, and we are going to win and lose as a team.”

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