mindfreak leaves Paper Rex ahead of 2026 VCT season

Paper Rex has formally parted methods with Aaron ‘mindfreak‘ Leonhart following his transfer to the organisation’s inactive roster in July 2025.

The Indonesian VALORANT participant has been a part of the squad since its formation again in 2020 and in addition represented the Singaporean organisation in Counter-Strike.

“Aaron has been a part of Paper Rex since our founding in 2020, beginning first on our CS:GO roster and transitioning with the workforce to VALORANT. We’ll always remember the journey we took collectively, the clutches, the memes, and the reminiscences we made,” the organisation announced.

mindfreak won’t have a world VCT trophy to his title; nevertheless, he performed a key function in serving to the workforce turn into one of the dominant sides within the Pacific area. Throughout his time on the lively roster, he additionally certified for practically each worldwide VCT event.

He was then changed by the younger Patrick ‘PatMen‘ Mendoza and was allowed to discover new alternatives, although he was usually seen sitting alongside head coach Alexandre ‘alecks‘ Sallé whereas Paper Rex competed on the highest degree.

“The Finish. Cant consider how time flies so quick, its been 5 years. We began from actually nothing to the place we’re proper now. Its protected to  say its not probably the greatest, however the perfect moments and journey of my life. I’ll see you round, Adios mi amigos,” mindfreak shared on X (Twitter).

There may be at present no data on which workforce he shall be becoming a member of forward of the 2026 VCT season.

2025 was arguably probably the greatest seasons for Paper Rex thus far, because the workforce lifted its first-ever international VCT trophy, the second followers had been ready for over 5 years.

The roster carried out constantly all year long, ending third in VCT Pacific Stage 1 and successful Stage 2. The workforce concluded its 2025 VCT marketing campaign with a fourth-place end at VALORANT Champions 2025.