Team Vitality Allow LEC Support Fleshy to Explore Options
Team Vitality has allowed League of Legends support player Kadir ‘Fleshy’ Kemiksiz to explore new opportunities in the LEC following the organization’s decision to close its academy team, Vitality.Bee. The Turkish support player, who was promoted to Team Vitality’s starting roster in the 2025 LEC Summer split, is departing the organization with his contract expiring on November 16, 2026.
The closure of Vitality.Bee stems from ongoing uncertainty surrounding the LFL’s future, forcing the organization to reconsider its roster structure and academy investments. This reflects deeper challenges facing Team Vitality, which has struggled to maintain competitive momentum throughout 2026. The organization finished third in the Esports World Cup Club Championship this year and has not qualified for the League of Legends World Championship since 2018—a significant gap for a team once considered among Europe’s elite.
Fleshy’s departure and the academy closure suggest Team Vitality is preparing for substantial roster restructuring as it attempts to rebuild and return to international competitiveness.