Paper Rex Bench PatMen: Roster Changes for VCT 2026 Season

Paper Rex Bench PatMen: Roster Changes for VCT 2026 Season

Paper Rex has made the decision to bench Patrick "PatMen" Mendoza, a 23-year-old Filipino player known for his skills as a Controller and Initiator specialist in the professional VALORANT scene. PatMen has had a successful career, winning trophies at both national and international levels while playing for teams like Sunsparks, Sream Raiders Nacague, Talon Esports, and NAOS Esports. He joined Paper Rex in early 2025 and played a crucial role in their achievements, including a third-place finish in VCT Pacific Stage 1 and a first-place finish in VCT Pacific Stage 2.

Heading into the 2026 season, Paper Rex has decided to maintain their core roster of Khalish "d4v41" Rusyaidee, Jason "f0rsakeN" Susanto, Ilia "something" Petrov, and Wang "Jinggg" Jing Jie, under the guidance of coach Alexandre "alecks" Sallé. With the departure of PatMen, the team is now looking to fill the gap in their lineup and find the final piece of their roster puzzle for the upcoming season. PatMen, on the other hand, enters 2026 as the first Filipino player to win an international VALORANT title, carrying high expectations from fans and potential suitors in the VCT 2026 Pacific competition.

As the offseason progresses, fans can stay updated on roster changes by visiting the Transfers Hub and Offseason Live Tracker for the latest updates on player movements and team adjustments in the competitive VALORANT scene.