Fnatic has decided to continue with Óscar “Oscarinin” Muñoz as their starting top laner for the 2025 LEC season after former player Martin “Wunder” Hansen declined an offer to join as part of a six-man roster. The move settles one of the most watched position battles in European League of Legends as teams finalize their lineups for next year.
The storied organization approached Wunder with a proposal that would have likely seen both top laners alternating games based on matchups or specific draft strategies. This six-man roster concept, while common in regions like the LPL and PCS, remains relatively rare in Western League of Legends.
Wunder’s decision not to rejoin Fnatic marks another chapter in his career path since departing from the active roster in 2023. The Danish veteran, once considered Europe’s premier top laner during his dominant run with G2 Esports, briefly returned to Fnatic earlier this year as an emergency substitute when Oscarinin faced injury issues.
For Oscarinin, the confirmation solidifies his position after joining Fnatic from the European Regional Leagues. The Spanish top laner has shown flashes of potential mixed with growing pains typical of younger players making the jump to the LEC level.
Fnatic’s interest in a six-man roster goes along with the way competitive strategies keep changing, especially as formats like “fearless draft” are getting more popular. This format, which bans champions already played in a series for subsequent games, makes deeper champion pools and specialized players increasingly valuable in best-of-five scenarios.
The decision comes amid broader changes for Fnatic, who are reportedly replacing mid laner Humanoid with Korean talent Poby for the upcoming season. These moves signal the organization’s attempt to rebuild after mixed results in recent splits.
The community reaction to Wunder’s decision has been mixed, with some suggesting his time as a top-tier competitor may have passed while others question why he wouldn’t fight for a spot on a prestigious team. Regardless, Fnatic now moves forward with Oscarinin as their clear starter in the top lane as they look to recapture their former glory in the LEC.
