G2 Esports just handed the coaching reins to one of the most decorated League of Legends players in European history. Luka “Perkz” Perković, who spent years dominating the LEC as a player, is now officially the organization’s head coach, effective July 10, 2026.
And his former lane partner Rasmus “Caps” Winther is already vouching for the vision. Caps says Perkz aims to challenge the team by exploring uncomfortable roles and strategies.
From positional coach to the big chair
Perkz’s ascent to head coach wasn’t exactly a surprise if you’d been paying attention. He’d already been embedded in G2’s coaching staff as a positional coach earlier in 2026, contributing to the team’s LEC Spring Split championship.
G2 announced the move on or around July 3, 2026, just days before the Esports World Cup in Riyadh. G2 suffered an unexpected lower-bracket loss at MSI 2026 to LYON, a result that apparently tipped the scales. The coaching change means longtime coach Dylan Falco is out.
