As the official National Team Partner of the Esports Nations Cup 2026, UESF continues to reveal Ukraine’s national team rosters. Today — the strongest Ukrainian top-tier VALORANT players. This is a combination of NAVI Junior representatives, experienced veterans of the European scene, and young talents who have already made a name for themselves internationally.
Vitalii “Javelin” Fedak
Initiator, captain, currently a NAVI Junior player. Previously played for BOARS, a winner of numerous Ukrainian tournaments. Highly motivated to win the tournament.
Herman “Kolosha” Skrypka
18 years old. Flex duelist, NAVI Junior. Three years in VALORANT, has played for NAVI Junior and BOARS, and played for NAVI’s main roster at VCT. Winner of numerous Ukrainian tournaments. “I want to win.”
Yevhen “MonOkson” Nosko
22 years old, sentinel. Competing on the professional scene since 2020. Winner of VALORANT Challengers 2026 MENA: Resilience Kickoff and Comic Con Baltics 2026. Has played over 5,600 rounds in VCL and qualifying tournaments throughout his career, known for frequently coordinating the team as in-game leader.
Nazar “troizyyy” Iliashenko
19 years old. Controller, Galions (France), previously Boars (Ukraine). MVP of the Upper Swiss bracket at VALORANT Challengers 2025 NORTH//EAST: Stage 3. “To show that Ukrainians know how to play VALORANT.”
Mykhailo “Zoom” Kyryk
18 years old. Duelist. Has played for FRG UK and Enisorail. Highly motivated to win.
Substitutes: Maksym “Fezis” Babin (controller/sentinel), Tykhon “Wildfire” Benderskyi (flex)
Coach: Ivan “Johnta” Shevtsov
A legendary figure in Ukrainian esports. Moved into VALORANT in late 2020 and immediately became an in-demand international-level specialist. Has worked at some of Europe’s and Asia’s top clubs: FunPlus Phoenix, Team Heretics, FENNEL (where he won VALORANT Challengers 2024 Japan: Split 1), ZETA DIVISION in VCT Pacific, and Turkish club FUT Esports in VCT EMEA. Since April 2026 — with NAVI Junior, developing young academy talents.
Johnta is a driving force behind VALORANT’s development in Ukraine. He is the founder of the Ukrainian VALORANT Community (UVC) on Discord — the largest platform for finding teammates, internal Ukrainian tournaments, and scouting new players.
Qualifiers
Regional online qualifiers for VALORANT will take place from June 26 to 28. Ukraine and 13 other Eastern European representatives will compete for two spots at the LAN stage. Follow updates at uesf.org.ua and the national team’s official pages.
About the Ukrainian Esports Federation (UESF)
The Ukrainian Esports Federation (UESF) is the official national organization that develops and regulates esports in Ukraine. Under the leadership of President Maksym Krippa, the federation organizes national championships, represents Ukraine on the international stage, and builds an ecosystem where every player — from beginner to professional — has the opportunity to grow. UESF unites players, clubs, the community, and partners around a shared idea: esports is part of modern Ukrainian culture.
