How CS:GO and Musical Theatre Created Valorant’s Most Eccentric IGL

Whenever we think of great teams, more often than not we think of their superstars. The highlight spamming, larger than life maestros who become the faces of their games. But more often than not, what makes a great team truly great, is a leader. The voice of reason, the calm during the storm, and the rallying cry to lift those around them. Now, of course, every IGL will have their own philosophy and approach to communicating with their teammates. But when it comes to taking the reins and inspiring confidence in others perhaps no IGL approaches leadership quite like Jake “Boaster“ Howlett - Fnatic’s charismatic, comedic captain. An unorthodox entry-fragger turned shotcaller who hasn’t just spent the past year molding his team into one of Valorant’s very best, but has done so all while making himself something of a spectacle. Written by: Niall McCrossan (@niallmccrossan) Hosted by: Josh Bury (@ThrownGauntlet) Edited by: Jason Durante (@JayJay_Durante) Produced by: Miles Hackett (@miles_hackett) Thumbna