fnatic have officially completed the permanent signing of Nikita “jackasmo” Skyba from Passion UA, ending the loan spell that began in October 2025. The 19-year-old Ukrainian rifler has become a key piece of the team’s rebuild and will remain part of the Black and Orange moving forward.
fnatic secure one of Ukraine’s brightest prospects
The British organization announced the transfer on social media with a playful message, asking: “Jackasmo Contract News when?” before confirming that Passion UA had sanctioned the deal.
jackasmo initially joined fnatic on loan and faced criticism after replacing Cai “CYPHER” Watson, but the youngster gradually established himself in the lineup. Over the last three months, he posted a 1.18 rating and climbed into the top 20 of the HLTV Prospects ranking, cementing his reputation as one of the most promising players in the scene.
Despite jackasmo’s individual progress, fnatic’s overall results have been inconsistent. The team currently sits outside the top 70 in the Valve Regional Standings and is still searching for a fifth player following the departure of legendary veteran Freddy “KRIMZ” Johansson.
Recent reports have linked fnatic with several Ukrainian players, including Spirit Academy prospect Volodymyr “mazay” Lorhachov, as the organization continues its transition away from an English-speaking roster.
fnatic’s current lineup:
- Rodion “fEAR” Smyk
- Dmytro “jambo” Semera
- Nikita “jackasmo” Skyba
- Viktor “Br4tkO” Kondratets
- Miks “Independent” Siliņš (coach)
Community reaction
The announcement sparked mixed reactions from the Counter-Strike community. Many fans praised fnatic for securing one of Ukraine’s most talented young players on a permanent deal.
- “First good roster move of the year for fnatic.”
- “W making it permanent, he’s been good this year!”
Several supporters also wondered who would become the team’s fifth player, while others called for further changes after fnatic’s disappointing results throughout the season.
Not everyone was convinced by the move. Some fans argued that the organization needs a larger rebuild to return to relevance, though many agreed that jackasmo himself has shown enough promise to deserve a long-term place on the roster.
Meanwhile, fEAR reacted to the announcement with several flex and fire emojis, while others simply celebrated the transfer with comments such as “Goat.”
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What’s next for fnatic?
With jackasmo’s future secured, fnatic can now focus on completing their lineup ahead of the second half of the season. The identity of the fifth player remains the biggest question surrounding the organization, with more roster moves expected in the coming weeks as fnatic attempt to climb back into contention.
