APAC – The time to celebrate some of Asia-Pacific’s finest players this VCT season is here with The VALO2ASIA Awards 2023.
Today, we take a closer look at the players who have made it onto the list, ranking from #20 to #11, and recognizing their remarkable performances and contributions to the Asian VALORANT scene over the past year.
ALSO READ: The VALO2ASIA Awards 2023 – Introduction
20 – 🇮🇩 David “xffero” Monangin
- Date of birth: August 4, 2001
- Current team: RRQ
- Notable previous team(s): BOOM Esports, Alter Ego
“He’s the backbone of whatever team he finds a home in. Fans go thirsty for him because he’s also a refreshing drink.” – Andi “Sleepy” Bangsawan
19 – 🇹🇭 Patiphan “CGRS” Posri (NEW)
- Date of birth: July 4, 1996
- Current team: Made in Thailand
- Notable previous team(s): Paper Rex
“GOAT.” – Nguyễn “TLing” Trọng Linh
18 – 🇨🇳 Wang “nobody” Senxu (NEW)
- Date of birth: December 5, 2002
- Current team: EDward Gaming
- Notable previous team(s): Royal Never Give Up, LIZHI
17 – 🇰🇷 Kim “Zest” Gi-seok
- Date of birth: December 27, 2000
- Current team: DRX
- Notable previous team(s): Vision Strikers
16 – 🇰🇷 Lee “k1Ng” Seung-won (NEW)
- Date of birth: November 3, 2000
- Current team: T1
- Notable previous team(s): Gen.G, On Sla2ers, Vision Strikers
15 – 🇯🇵 Yuma “Dep” Hashimoto (NEW)
- Date of birth: December 4, 2000
- Current team: ZETA DIVISION
- Notable previous team(s): REJECT
“I think Dep maybe one of the most mechanically gifted players in the league. Strong with both the rifle and OP, he single-handedly won critical rounds for ZETA at times and was instrumental in them winning the LCQ.
If ZETA can build around him and Laz, they should have the potential to be contenders in Pacific in 2024.” – Clinton “Paperthin” Bader.
14 – 🇵🇭 Adrian “invy” Reyes (NEW)
- Date of birth: – (19)
- Current team: Team Secret
- Notable previous team(s): Oasis Gaming, SV Empire, Hashira
“invy has shown to be one of the brightest prospects in the league. Ever since the early days of VALORANT, invy already had many eyes on him as the best prodigy for VALORANT in his home country of the Philippines.
As the definitive best player on Team Secret, he was exactly what they needed to get them so close to qualifying for Champions through the Pacific LCQ.
With such a great inaugural season, showcasing a good mix of mechanical prowess, decision-making, and utility usage, one can only be excited to see what next year has in store for him as his game develops further.” – Nico “blackenBlue” Gayoso
13 – 🇰🇷 Kim “stax” Gu-taek
- Date of birth: February 16, 2000
- Current team: DRX
- Notable previous team(s): Vision Strikers
“In my mind, stax is a very strong in-game leader. He has the energy to compete in every match, and I believe that DRX cannot be [DRX] without him.” – Atthasid “ZoFeaRz” Intravichai
12 – 🇨🇳 Wan “CHICHOO” Shunzhi (NEW)
- Date of birth: November 27, 2003
- Current team: EDward Gaming
- Notable previous team(s): –
11 – 🇰🇷 Goo “Rb” Sang-min
- Date of birth: December 7, 2001
- Current team: DRX
- Notable previous team(s): Vision Strikers
“Rb was my favorite player coming out of DRX. While DRX was in a state of transition, testing out foxy9 and seeing what comps and playstyle suited the best, it felt like he held the team together.
Making great plays, incredible clutches with amazing reads and timings when up against the best of the best, even though DRX put him on any agent and role they could think of.
He’s the embodiment of versatility in any role.” – Darwell “Asurai” Llerena
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