NAVI’s Rhilech Named LEC Rookie of the Year 2026
Enes ‘Rhilech’ Uçan, the jungler for Natus Vincere (NAVI), has been awarded the LEC Rookie of the Year for the 2026 season. The Turkish League of Legends professional received the honor ahead of NAVI’s Summer Playoffs matchup against GIANTX, cementing himself as one of the standout newcomers in the competitive scene.
Rhilech made an immediate impact in his debut LEC season, guiding NAVI’s young roster to the Playoffs across all three 2026 splits. His performances were particularly impressive during the Summer split, where he recorded the highest kill participation rate among LEC junglers at 76.1%. This statistic underscores his central role in NAVI’s team fights and strategic execution throughout the season.
The voting results saw SK Gaming’s ADC Josip ‘Jopa’ Čančar finish as the runner-up, while Shifters’ top laner Shin ‘Rooster’ Yun-hwan claimed the third position. Despite the accolade, Rhilech’s journey to this award was not without controversy. When NAVI joined the LEC in Summer 2025, the organization signed Rhilech to a pre-agreement for the 2026 season, effectively signaling the replacement of veteran jungler Francisco ‘Thayger’ Mazo Sánchez after just one split.
Despite these circumstances, NAVI’s selection of Rhilech has proven vindicated by his performances. Rhilech has expressed confidence in his trajectory, suggesting that this award represents merely the beginning of his competitive career.