FUT Esports has renewed the contract of Aulon “Krabeni” Fazlija. The move follows a wave of extensions for his teammates dem0n, dziugss, and coolio. As a result, only one player from the team’s original roster is still without a new deal.
This news matters because it confirms that FUT is keeping its core lineup together after a strong run of results. The team recently finished as runner-up at the Esports World Cup 2026, and fans have been watching closely to see whether the full roster would stay intact.
How the Roster Came Together
Krabeni, dem0n, cmtry, dziugss, and coach coolio all joined FUT Esports at the same time, arriving from NAVI Junior. Under the yellow-and-black banner, the group had already broken into the top tier of Counter-Strike. Earlier this year, Krabeni explained that the players had turned down other offers because they believed in what they could achieve together.
That belief paid off. FUT reached the final of the Esports World Cup 2026, ultimately losing 3-1 to Spirit on August 23. The strong result raised the stakes around the team’s contract situation, since several top organizations had reportedly shown interest in FUT’s players.
FUT Confirms Krabeni’s New Deal
On August 26, FUT Esports announced contract extensions for dem0n, dziugss, and coolio. However, the club did not mention Krabeni or cmtry in that announcement, leaving their futures unclear.
FUT has now resolved part of that uncertainty. The organization confirmed Krabeni’s renewal in a post on X, referring to him as “The Mastermind” and stating that it was thrilled to have renewed his contract. The announcement added that the team looks forward to lifting trophies together going forward.
Nikita “cmtry” Samolotov remains the only player from FUT’s original roster without a confirmed extension. The organization has not shared any update on his situation, and no timeline for a decision has been given.
Why This Matters
With Krabeni’s renewal, FUT Esports has now secured new deals for four of the five players who joined together from NAVI Junior: dem0n, dziugss, coolio, and Krabeni. This keeps the foundation of a roster that reached the Esports World Cup final in place for the near future. Meanwhile, cmtry’s contract status remains the final piece of the puzzle for FUT as the organization looks to build on its recent success.
