NAVI Jungler Enes ‘Rhilech’ Uçan Wins LEC Rookie of the Year for 2026

Natus Vincere jungler Enes ‘Rhilech’ Uçan has won the LEC Rookie of the Year award for the 2026 season. The Turkish League of Legends professional player was handed the award ahead of NAVI's crucial Summer Playoffs series against GIANTX.

Rhilech led a young NAVI roster to the playoffs in all three LEC 2026 splits. During the summer split, he recorded the highest kill participation of all LEC junglers at 76.1 percent. SK Gaming AD carry Josip ‘Jopa’ Čančar placed second in the voting, while Shifters Korean toplaner Shin ‘Rooster’ Yun-hwan finished third.

The selection follows some controversy when NAVI joined the LEC in Summer 2025 and signed Rhilech to a pre-agreement for 2026. That move left previous player Francisco ‘Thayger’ Mazo Sánchez in limbo, knowing he would be replaced after a single split. However, NAVI's roster decision paid off as Rhilech earned the rookie honors alongside a spot on the third LEC All-Pro team.

Speaking on the LEC broadcast after receiving the trophy, Rhilech reflected on his achievement. He stated that the award is just the tip of the iceberg and expressed goals of reaching more World Championships and earning more MVP titles. Previous winners of the LEC rookie award include notable junglers such as Javier ‘Elyoya’ Prades Batalla and Kacper ‘Inspired’ Słoma.