Some of the biggest names in the game to look out for at VCT Champions 2023.
They also came second to Paper Rex in the VCT Pacific League.
Rb has been one of DRX’s more underrated performers, often overshadowed by his other teammates.
He was arguably the team’s best player in the grand finals, even if EG got swept 3-0.
FunPlus Phoenix
FunPlus Phoenix can boast as being one of seven organisations that have won a VCT Masters title.
However, that was last season when FPX was competing in the EMEA.
Konur “qw1” Sahin will be one to keep an eye on from the all-Turkish squad.
And in their way were some formidable teams like Karmine Corp, KOI, and even NAVI.
His usage of Omen during the LCQ grand finals was a thing of beauty for the controller agent.
This came after an underwhelming season from the Argentinian organisation, which included finishing last in the Americas League.
However, all is okay as this is KRU’s third straight appearance at Champions.
A top-eight finish is unheard of for a squad of LOUD’s quality.
But as the year went on, NAVI’s performances would slowly start to dip.
Even with another top-four placement in the EMEA League, their Masters Tokyo showing was far from ideal.
NRG
NRG can boast a stellar squad of superstars with four of the five starting members being Masters winners.
Their season-long fued with LOUD saw them come second-best during LOCK//IN and at the VCT Americas League grand finals.
He’s known for his insane entry fragging as well as one-versus-one fights.
Sayaplayer has also been inconsistent at best, putting on a stellar show against EDG in Tokyo.
Sadly, the same couldn’t be said in their rematch when it mattered most.
