PatMen Joins Global Esports After Breakout Rookie Year With Paper Rex

Patrick “PatMen” Mendoza is set to begin a new chapter in his VALORANT career after officially parting ways with Paper Rex (PRX). The Pacific powerhouse confirmed the decision earlier today, bringing an end to PatMen’s short but highly impactful rookie stint with the organization. According to PRX, the move follows a comprehensive internal review as the team prepares its roster for the upcoming competitive cycle.

Now, all signs point toward PatMen joining Global Esports ahead of the VCT 2026 season, marking one of the most notable roster moves of the offseason.

PatMen Joins Global Esports Following a Standout Rookie Season

PatMen joined Paper Rex in March 2025 as a promising rookie and was quickly integrated into the team’s flexible system. Despite stepping into Tier 1 competition for the first time, he adapted seamlessly to PRX’s fast-paced, high-risk playstyle. Throughout the season, PatMen proved himself as a reliable presence in high-pressure moments and a consistent contributor across roles.

His impact translated into immediate results.

A Trophy-Filled Year With Paper Rex

Paper Rex enjoyed one of the strongest seasons in its history in 2025, with PatMen playing a key role throughout:

• 3rd place – VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1

• Champions – VALORANT Masters Toronto 2025

  • Defeated Fnatic 3–1 in the Grand Final

• 1st place – VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 2

• Top 4 – Esports World Cup 2025

• 4th place – VALORANT Champions 2025

The Masters Toronto title marked one of the Pacific region’s biggest international achievements, with PatMen delivering consistently across the tournament.

APAC Rookie of the Year Recognition

PatMen’s performances did not go unnoticed. His debut season earned him the APAC Rookie of the Year award, recognizing not just his immediate success but his long-term potential at the highest level of competition.

In its farewell message, Paper Rex described the decision as difficult but necessary, praising PatMen’s professionalism, growth, and positive influence both inside and outside the server. The organization also acknowledged that negotiation complications and information leaks contributed to delays in finalizing the move.

Why PatMen Joins Global Esports at a Crucial Moment

Global Esports enters VCT 2026 following a challenging 2025 campaign. The Indian organization struggled to find consistency, recording early exits at VCT 2025 Pacific Kickoff and Stage 1, before finishing outside the top ten at Pacific Stage 2. Additional appearances in third-party events yielded limited success, highlighting the need for structural changes.

With VCT 2026 approaching, Global Esports has committed to a rebuild focused on raising its competitive ceiling. The reported additions of PatMen, autumn, xavi8k, and Head Coach FrosT signal a clear shift toward anchoring the project around proven international experience.

The organization welcomed PatMen with a strong message:

“This Rookie of the Year and Masters Trophy winner needs no introduction — his gameplay does the talking.”

Global Esports VCT Pacific 2026 Roster

Players

• Savva “Kr1stal” Fedorov

• Derrick “Deryeon” Yee

• Kale “autumn” Dunne

• Xavier “xavi8k” Juan

• Patrick “PatMen” Mendoza

• Go “UdoTan” Kyung-won

Coaching Staff

• Hector “FrosT” Rosario — Head Coach

• Vladimir “vladk0r” Kornev — Assistant Coach

• Thong “balax” Chern Kwi — Analyst

What’s Next for PatMen

In less than a year with Paper Rex, PatMen collected an international title, regional trophies, and multiple deep runs on the world stage. As he prepares to debut under Global Esports in VCT 2026, expectations will be high for one of APAC’s fastest-rising stars.

The move represents both a fresh challenge and a defining opportunity—for PatMen and for Global Esports’ ambitions in the Pacific.