VALORANT Champions 2022: EDward Gaming’s Rising Star
The excitement surrounding VALORANT Champions 2022 is understandable for many reasons. The competition features a talented field of 16 teams, including China’s EDward Gaming making its highly anticipated international debut. As a dominant force in Riot esports, EDG’s success in League of Legends has set high expectations.
So, who are the players representing EDG in VALORANT?
The EDward Gaming VALORANT Roster
Meet the starting roster for EDG VALORANT:
- Haodong “Haodong” Guo
- Donghao “Life” Qu
- Shunzhi “CHICHOO” Wan
- Senxu “nobody” Wang
- Yongkang “ZmjjKK” Zheng
The substitutes for the team are Bohao “Abo” Han and Zhao “Smoggy” Zhang, and they are coached by Wen-Hsin “AfteR” Lo and Shijun “Muggle” Tang, both former pros.
In contrast to other top teams that blend experienced players from CS:GO with fresh talent, EDG’s roster is composed entirely of young players. With an average age of only 19, this youthful team has already proven themselves by winning the East Asia Last Chance Qualifier.
EDG’s Journey to Champions 2022
EDG secured their spot in Istanbul by dominating the East Asia LCQ. They went undefeated in the lower bracket, culminating in a 3-0 victory over On Sla2ers from Korea. This impressive run followed their success in the Chinese FGC Series, where they emerged as the top team in the region.
During the LCQ, EDG showcased their skill on the map Fracture, with resounding victories of 13-3, 13-3, and 13-4. Their aggressive playstyle revolves around their confidence in out-aiming their opponents. However, they need to be cautious when facing world-class talent from other regions, as their aggression may be exploited by prepared teams.
As the proverbial wild card of Champions 2022, EDG’s performance could swing between a disappointing early exit or a strong top-four finish. Regardless, the arrival of a young and talented Chinese roster like EDG is a long-awaited moment for the VALORANT community and the potential emergence of a super region.
Stay tuned to witness the rise of EDward Gaming at VALORANT Champions 2022!
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