PCIFIC Esports has officially signed British VALORANT player Wadir “waddle” Taraki, bringing the 24-year-old on board just in time for the organization’s VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 2 campaign. The move, confirmed on July 14, 2026, puts Waddle in position to make his debut with the Turkish squad as early as July 15, when Stage 2 kicks off.
For a player with roughly $13,732 in career VALORANT earnings, this is the kind of opportunity that changes trajectories. For the broader esports landscape, the signing is quietly notable for a different reason: the complete absence of any crypto or blockchain involvement in the deal.
The roster move and what it means for PCIFIC
Waddle, born August 4, 2001, departed his previous team DNSTY on June 3, 2026. Reports of PCIFIC’s interest surfaced as early as May 12, making this a deal that’s been brewing for roughly two months before the official confirmation dropped.
PCIFIC Esports is building for a competitive summer. Stage 2 runs from July 15 through August 30, and the organization will face opponents including Gentle Mates and FUT Esports during that stretch.
