Barcelona is building their 2026 VALORANT roster around three key people. The famous football club is keeping player Adolfo “Fit1nho” Gallego and both coaches for next season.
The Three Who Stays
According to trusted sources it’s said that Barcelona reached deals with their most important team members:
- Fit1nho – The Spanish player who leads the team
- Juan Carlos “meisoN” Chacón – Head coach
- Victor “xikii” Garcia – Assistant coach
This gives Barcelona a strong base to build on. Instead of starting over completely, they can keep the people who know how the team works.
Up and Down 2025 Season
Barcelona’s 2025 season was like a roller coaster ride. They had good moments and bad moments throughout the year.
Their Results:
- Stage 1: 6th place (not great but okay)
- Stage 2: 9th place (almost got kicked out but won the safety match)
- Stage 3: 3rd-4th place (their best finish of the year)
The team started poorly but got much better as the year went on. In Stage 3, they won 3 games and lost only 1 in their group. They lost their first playoff match to KOI Fénix but still finished with their best result.
Why These Three Matter
Fit1nho brings experience from the highest level of VALORANT. He played in Champions 2023 and the big LOCK//IN tournament in São Paulo. Having someone who competed against the world’s best players helps the whole team learn.
MeisoN already proved he can coach Barcelona well. In 2024, he led the team to win Stage 2. That victory got them into the Ascension tournament where teams fight to join the top league. Starting his third season shows Barcelona trusts his work.
xikii works perfectly with meisoN as his assistant. They first worked together at Falcons in 2023 before both joined Barcelona. Having coaches who already know each other well makes everything run smoother.
Big Roster Changes Coming
Four other players won’t return to Barcelona next season:
- Tomas “Vorwenn” Baldrich
- Kacper “krejzzs” Furtak
- Christian “lowel” Garcia
- Daniel “Saiz” Ruiz
The organization removed Vorwenn, krejzzs, and lowel from their active roster on September 1st. Sources say Saiz also won’t continue with the team.
This means Barcelona needs to find four new players to complete their roster. They’ll look for talented players who fit well with Fit1nho’s leadership style.
Building Like Real Barcelona
The report mentions that Barcelona wants to build “like the architect Barcelona is famous for.” This means creating solid foundations that last for years, not quick fixes.
Keeping Fit1nho and both coaches gives them stability. New players can learn from people who already understand Barcelona’s system and goals.
Many esports teams make the mistake of changing everything when results aren’t perfect. Barcelona chose a smarter approach by keeping their best pieces and only changing what didn’t work.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Barcelona will compete in VCL Spain again next year. This is the second-tier league where teams fight for a chance to reach the top VCT level.
With their core trio staying, Barcelona hopes to build on their late-2025 improvement. If they can find four good new players, they might challenge for the championship and another Ascension spot.
The 2026 season will test whether Barcelona’s patient approach pays off. Keeping experienced people while adding fresh talent could be the perfect combination for success.
Andrew "SuZki" Scola is a dedicated Valorant player who has been in the game since the Valorant beta release, achieving a peak rank of Immortal 3. With over six years of experience writing gaming content, he brings deep game knowledge and strategic insight to every article. Based in Los Angeles, California, Andrew is an active member of the SoCal Valorant community and has competed at the semi-pro level in Valorant esports. As a proud Killjoy and Raze main, he’s known for his sharp utility usage and high-impact plays—especially on his favorite maps: Haven, Breeze, and Lotus.