Rhilech named LEC 2026 Rookie of the Year

Rhilech named LEC 2026 Rookie of the Year

Natus Vincere jungler Enes "Rhilech" Uchan has been named Rookie of the Year for the LEC 2026 season.

The award was announced on September 11 during the official broadcast ahead of Navi 's LEC Summer playoff match against GIANTX .

SK Gaming 's Josip "Jopa" Čančar finished second in the voting, while Shifters player Shin "Rooster" Yoon Hwan placed third.

Rhilech records 13 MVP awards

Rhilech accumulated 13 match MVP awards across the three splits of his debut LEC season.

He opened the year by collecting five MVPs during the regular stage of LEC 2026 Versus, the most of any player in that phase.

The Navi jungler added another Four MVPs during the Spring Split, finishing second only to Jackies , who recorded five.

Rhilech then earned Four more MVP awards during the Summer Split, once again leading the regular season in the category.

His performances also earned him a place on the LEC Summer third All-Pro team.

Award considers entire season

The LEC Rookie of the Year award is based on performances across the entire season rather than a single split.

Voting includes professional players, team representatives, journalists, broadcast partners, and official on-air talent.

To be eligible, players must remain active in the LEC, compete in at least two of the three seasonal splits, and participate in at least half of the scheduled matches in each.

Rhilech completed his first full LEC season as a regular member of Navi 's starting lineup.

Navi finished the Summer regular season with a 5–4 record to qualify for the playoffs, while Rhilech ended the stage with Four MVP awards, the highest total of any player in the split.