Paper Rex has officially parted ways with Aaron ‘mindfreak‘ Leonhart following his move to the organisation’s inactive roster in July 2025.
The Indonesian VALORANT player has been part of the squad since its formation back in 2020 and also represented the Singaporean organisation in Counter-Strike.
“Aaron has been part of Paper Rex since our founding in 2020, starting first on our CS:GO roster and transitioning with the team to VALORANT. We will never forget the journey we took together, the clutches, the memes, and the memories we made,” the organisation announced.
mindfreak might not have an international VCT trophy to his name; however, he played a key role in helping the team become one of the most dominant sides in the Pacific region. During his time on the active roster, he also qualified for nearly every international VCT tournament.
He was then replaced by the young Patrick ‘PatMen‘ Mendoza and was allowed to explore new opportunities, though he was often seen sitting alongside head coach Alexandre ‘alecks‘ Sallé while Paper Rex competed at the highest level.
“The End. Cant believe how time flies so fast, its been 5 years. We started from literally nothing to where we are right now. Its safe to say its not one of the best, but the best moments and journey of my life. I’ll see you around, Adios mi amigos,” mindfreak shared on X (Twitter).
There is currently no information on which team he will be joining ahead of the 2026 VCT season.
Paper Rex’s Most Successful Year in VCT
2025 was arguably one of the best seasons for Paper Rex so far, as the team lifted its first-ever international VCT trophy, the moment fans had been waiting for over five years.
The roster performed consistently throughout the year, finishing third in VCT Pacific Stage 1 and winning Stage 2. The team concluded its 2025 VCT campaign with a fourth-place finish at VALORANT Champions 2025.
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