Saibani “fl1pzjder” Rahmad has been dropped from RRQ’s starting lineup and is now open to offers from other teams as a restricted free agent.
INDONESIA – Saibani “fl1pzjder” Rahmad has been moved to the bench of Rex Regum Qeon (RRQ) and transfer listed, the Indonesian organization announced today on Twitter.
The change comes five months into the second year of VCT Pacific, with RRQ finishing 7-9th at KICKOFF and 7-8th at Stage 1. Nonetheless, the 24-year-old managed to leave RRQ’s starting five on a positive note by securing a victory against Gen.G in the final week of the VCT Pacific Stage 1 Regular Season.
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fl1pzjder’s benching puts an end to a 21-month partnership since RRQ’s entrance into the VCT Pacific League. On an individual level, fl1pzjder was not able to show his best form this year after the recent roster change, recording ratings below a 0.9 average on both events held this year. This is in stark contrast to his impressive performance last year when he stood out as the team’s top performer.
Before joining RRQ in Seoul for VCT Pacific, fl1pzjder was a member of BOOM Esports, who triumphed in the 2022 VCT APAC Last Chance Qualifier and subsequently represented Indonesia and APAC at VALORANT Champions Istanbul.
“RRQ has allowed me to explore my options for other teams as a restricted free agent heading into Stage 2,” fl1pzjder further revealed, saying that he will consider offers for any region and is prepared to assume either the in-game leading role or second caller position.
“I’m really confident in what I can bring to the team and have what it takes to perform at the highest level.”
Whether RRQ will seek a replacement for fl1pzjder or promote substitute James “2ge” Goopio to the starting lineup remains unknown.
However, RRQ have ample time to make this decision, as their next match is still scheduled for June 17 against DetonatioN FocusMe in Stage 2.
RRQ’s lineup is:
- 🇮🇩 Hagai “Lmemore” Tewuh
- 🇮🇩 David “xffero” Monangin
- 🇰🇷 Park “Estrella” Gun
- 🇷🇺 Maksim “Jemkin” Batorov
- 🇵🇭 James “2ge” Goopio
- 🇮🇩 Saibani “fl1pzjder” Rahmad (Reserve)
- 🇿🇦 Marthinus “Ewok” Walt (Head coach)
- 🇺🇸 Brendan “Voxize” Keaton (Analyst)
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Cover photo courtesy of VCT Pacific
