"The happiest day of my life was when I won Combo Breaker 2024. And today is the second happiest day because I joined NAVI."
Alexandre “AK” Laverez has joined the Natus Vincere (NAVI) roster as a TEKKEN 8 player. In the past, AK fought under the PlayBook Esports banner.
AK joins NAVI TEKKEN 8 roster
On June 12, NAVI announced the signing of AK to the organization’s TEKKEN 8 roster. The announcement arrived with a video as well, highlighting AK’s top achievements of the year so far.
“The happiest day of my life was when I won Combo Breaker 2024,” AK said. “And today is the second happiest day because I joined NAVI. More highlights and wins ahead.”
Who is AK in TEKKEN 8 esports?
Back in May 2024, AK took home the gold in the Combo Breaker LAN tournament. He defeated four-time EVO champion Arslan “Arslan Ash” Siddique in the grand final.
Then, in June 2024, AK duked it out at DreamHack Dallas and placed 5th-6th, earning him an invitation to the inaugural Esports World Cup. This further solidified him as a top player in the fighting game community (FGC). Below are some more of AK’s top placements in the TEKKEN franchise over the years.
| Date | Tier | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | Tier 1 | Combo Breaker 2024 | 3-2 |
| May 18, 2024 | Tier 3 | TRYHARDS 2024 #5 | 3-2, 3-0 |
| November 9, 2022 | Tier 3 | ICFC Asia Fall 2022 #7 | 3-1 |
| October 26, 2022 | Tier 3 | ICFC Asia Fall 2022 #5 | 3-0 |
| September 28, 2022 | Tier 3 | ICFC Asia Fall 2022 #1 | 3-2 |
| August 24, 2022 | Tier 3 | ICFC Asia Summer 2022 #8 | 3-0 |
| July 27, 2022 | Tier 3 | ICFC Asia Summer 2022 #5 | 3-1 |
| July 6, 2022 | Tier 3 | ICFC Asia Summer 2022 #2 | 3-0 |
| June 25, 2022 | Tier 3 | Kumu TEKKEN Challenge | 1-3, 3-0 |
| December 4, 2021 | Tier 2 | TEKKEN Online Challenge 2021: Philippines & East Asia Regional Finals | 2-3, 3-0 |
| November 10, 2021 | Tier 3 | ICFC Asia Season 4 #9 | 3-2, 3-0 |
| October 2, 2021 | Tier 2 | TEKKEN Online Challenge 2021: Philippines & East Asia Online Masters | 3-1 |
| May 12, 2021 | Tier 3 | ICFC Asia Season 2 #7 | 0-3, 3-2 |
NAVI’s TEKKEN 8 roster
- Alexandre “AK” Laverez
- Kim “Kkokkoma” Moo-jong
- Maryna “Rin Hallward” Rohovska (Manager)
The NAVI TEKKEN 8 roster is now AK, player Kim “Kkokkoma” Moo-jong, and manager Maryna “Rin Hallward” Rohovska.
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