Summary
- Barça eSports officially signed Turkish jungler Doğukan “113” Balcı following Thayger’s transfer to Natus Vincere.
- 20-year-old former Team BDS player will reunite with ex-teammate Czekolad as Barça sets ambitious goals for EMEA Masters victory.
- 113’s signing comes after an offseason where he parted ways with BDS and experienced a failed deal with Papara SuperMassive.
Not 911, but 113 has been the name to dial for Barça eSports. The team secured the promising Turkish player Doğukan “113” Balcı to play as a jungler in their 2025 summer campaign. Here’s everything to know about the major roster move of Barça eSports in signing 113.
From LEC Setback to Spanish Opportunity
It was a redirection, dare to say. 113 transition to Barça eSports wasn’t easy following his departure from Team BDS. He began exploring his options in the competitive transfer market after finding out BDS plans to conduct tryouts for jungler.
Later on, the 20-year-old pro player found himself in an agreement with Turkish powerhouse team, Papara SuperMassive. However, he ended up in an unwanted situation again after the partnership fell through due to controversy on the organization’s main sponsor. Despite this, many teams saw the young jungler’s potential and showed interest in him.
He caught the attention of LFL contenders like Gentle Mates and his former team, BK ROG Esports. However, 113 ended up signing with Barça eSports, filling in the vacant jungling position.
Reuniting with Familiar Faces
With this move, 113’s talent found a place in the Barça eSports roster, even reuniting with a former teammate. The jungler sets to play with midlaner Pawel “Czekolad” Szczepanik, who also played with BK ROG Esports before. Many have high expectations of how their chemistry will play out for the upcoming matches.
It can also give the team an advantage ahead of the competitive summer split, allowing them to adapt easily. Fighting alongside them are experienced players who have been showing excellent skills since then. It includes Matti “WhiteKnight” Sormunen, Sergio “Legolas” Vicente Gispert, and Alexandru “whiteinn” Kolozsvari.
LEC Experience and Growth Potential
113 has been nothing but a stellar player as he explores his professional competitive journey. He has taken his talent across multiple tournaments in Europe league, competing in LEC under Astralis and Team BDS. Looking back at his performance playing for BDS in the 2025 competitive season showed areas for improvement.
Yet, he remains promising as he displays the potential to rank among the top junglers in the league. During the previous Winter Split, 113 placed first among junglers in damage per minute and average assists. However, his performance fluctuated in the Spring Split after overextending some plays due to aggressive playstyle.
Because of this, he also has the highest average deaths per game among junglers. However, he is still young and has plenty of time to work on his development. With the help of Barça eSports, 113 may shine as one of the stellar junglers in the European League of Legends.
Barça eSports Work Toward Championship
It is all serious business for Barça eSports as they work their way to win the EMEA Masters tournament. They’re willing to invest in top-tier talent following the decision to sign 113 to their roster. Barça intends to get the strongest jungler available in the free market, willing to invest in development.
Previously, Barça made an impressive run upon reaching the EMEA Masters Finals establishing themselves in the league. They are currently one of the most promising regional teams in the European League of Legends professional scene.
Conclusion
The preparation starts now for Barça eSports after filling their roster with talents by signing 113 as jungler. Moreover, his reunion with midlaner, Czekolad, expects to show a promising result in their upcoming summer season. Now, fans should keep their eyes on the team’s performances in future tournaments.
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