Jens Hilger is one of the most prolific names in the industry. He has a renowned career and launched several notable projects over his 27-year tenure in esports. His career started in 1997 when, at college, he launched Gamers.de, a news platform based around PC Games. His entrepreneurial spirit didn’t stop there. Jens went on to co-found Turtle Entertainment, where he served as the founding CEO of ESL. Under his leadership, ESL grew to become one of the most visited websites in Germany, revolutionizing the esports landscape and setting new standards for competitive gaming.

Heralded as one of the “Five Gods” of Super Smash Bros Melee, Joseph “Mang0” Marquez is a living legend. Often referred to as “The GOAT,” Mang0’s career is packed with major wins and unmatched longevity. A dominant force for over 30 years, he has accumulated over 30 major tournament titles and consistently ranked among the Top 10 players in the world.

Regarding legendary names in Counter-Strike history Patrik “cArn” Sättermon is undoubtedly one of them. Renowned for his tactical brilliance and leadership as the in-game leader of Fnatic from 2006 to 2012, cArn’s influence on the game is unparalleled. Throughout his career, he led Fnatic to victory at major tournaments worldwide.

A true icon in esports, Christine “Potter” Chi, made her mark both as a player and a coach.
With a haul of five ESWC World Cup titles in Counter-Strike, Potter established herself as one of the fiercest competitors in the game. In her three-year tenure as the Head Coach for Evil Geniuses Valorant’s team, she drilled them into a well-oiled machine, utilising her strategic expertise and competitive spirit.

Mike “Hastr0” Rufail is a name synonymous with esports.
After an impressive professional career that included many victories, including an epic first-place win at the 2011 GameStop Xbox 360 Championship, Hastr0 founded Envy Gaming. Under his leadership, Envy grew into one of the most iconic teams in competitive gaming winning championships in multiple games.

Bruno Vasone has been a force in Brazilian esports, turning casual tournaments into unforgettable events. His journey began in a cosy café in São Paulo, organising small tournaments between serving cups of coffee. In 2003, he organised the Brazilian qualifiers for the World Cyber Games, marking the start of his impact on the national esports scene.

In a scene where competitors spend decades honing their skills to be at the forefront of one game, Chris Puckett stands as a true master of ceremonies for all things FPS. A former player himself, Chris’ charisma and cadence came to prominence at the 2013 Call Of Duty Championships. From there he has become the voice of COD and Overwatch.

Winning one major tournament in a game as ubiquitous as Call Of Duty would be an incredible achievement for anyone. With three separate World Championships and thirty-nine pro tournament wins, Ian “Crimsix” Porter has the distinction of being the most successful one of the greatest COD players ever. Coming onto the COD scene in 2012 and spanning numerous iterations of the genre-defining game, Crimsix adapted to wave after wave of new players to remain the player to beat for over a decade.

As a developer, president, and co-founder of Riot Games, the development and release of League of Legends in 2009 and Valorant in 2020, changed the course of competitive gaming, becoming the most-watched esports game with over forty-four million concurrent viewers for the 2019 League World Championships. Merrill’s shift from company president back into development exemplifies an unwillingness to coast, always looking to innovate and improve in spite of leaving an indelible mark on competitive gaming for generations to come.