Gentle Mates is the VCT EMEA franchise organization founded by Gotaga, France’s most famous gaming content creator. For 2026, the team released official jerseys in two colorways — Rose (pink) and Noir (black) — continuing the brand’s distinctive fashion-forward approach to esports merchandise.
The 2026 Jerseys
Available through gentlemates.com:
- Official Jersey 2026 - Rose — a bold pink colorway that positions Gentle Mates alongside KRU Esports as one of the few teams using pink as a primary jersey color
- Official Jersey 2026 - Noir — the classic black alternative for fans who prefer a more conventional aesthetic
The brand also offers lifestyle pieces:
- Hoodie Bordeaux — a rich burgundy hooded sweatshirt
- Hoodie Racing Délavé — a washed/distressed racing-style hoodie
The Gotaga Factor
Gotaga (Corentin Houssein) is to French gaming what Ibai Llanos is to Spanish gaming — a content creator whose personal brand and audience drive the organization’s commercial value. With millions of followers across platforms, Gotaga’s endorsement of Gentle Mates jerseys provides organic marketing reach that most esports organizations spend significant budgets trying to achieve.
The “Gentle Mates” name itself reflects Gotaga’s brand sensibility: approachable, community-oriented, and distinctly French.
French VCT Scene
Gentle Mates joins Karmine Corp and Team Vitality in representing France in competitive Valorant, creating a three-way rivalry that energizes French esports fans:
- Karmine Corp — the LEC/VCT phenomenon with 40,000+ jerseys sold annually
- Team Vitality — the established LEC organization now with Fulllife kits
- Gentle Mates — the content-creator-driven newcomer with fashion-forward merch
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Where to Buy
Gentle Mates merchandise is available at gentlemates.com.
