Talon Esports

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[e][h]Talon Esports
Team Information
Coach:
Manager:
Team Captain:
Approx. Total Winnings:
$2,528,245
Links
History
Created:
2017-03-16
by Icefrog. 2021-11-16
Upcoming Matches
Talon Talon EsportsTalon Esports
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(Bo3)
ExecrationExecration Xctn
April 2, 2025 - 12:00 SGT
DreamLeague S26 SEA CQ
DreamLeague Season 26: Southeast Asia Closed QualifierDreamLeague Season 26: Southeast Asia Closed Qualifier
Talon Talon EsportsTalon Esports
vs
(Bo2)
Team LiquidTeam Liquid Liquid
April 7, 2025 - 12:00 EDT
ESL One Raleigh 2025
ESL One Raleigh 2025
Talon Talon EsportsTalon Esports
vs
(Bo2)
Nigma GalaxyNigma Galaxy NGX
April 7, 2025 - 14:30 EDT
ESL One Raleigh 2025
ESL One Raleigh 2025
Talon Talon EsportsTalon Esports
vs
(Bo2)
Shopify RebellionShopify Rebellion SR
April 8, 2025 - 12:00 EDT
ESL One Raleigh 2025
ESL One Raleigh 2025
Talon Talon EsportsTalon Esports
vs
(Bo2)
PARIVISIONPARIVISION PARI
April 8, 2025 - 14:30 EDT
ESL One Raleigh 2025
ESL One Raleigh 2025
Upcoming Tournaments
DreamLeague Season 26: Southeast Asia Closed Qualifier DreamLeague Season 26: Southeast Asia Closed Qualifier
ONGOING!
Apr 1 - 3
ESL One Raleigh 2025 ESL One Raleigh 2025
April 7, 2025 - 00:00 UTC
Apr 7 - 13
PGL Wallachia Season 4 PGL Wallachia Season 4
April 19, 2025 - 00:00 UTC
Apr 19 - 27

Talon Esports (also known as TALON) is a Hong Kong esports organization. Their Dota 2 division is currently based in the Philippines.

Timeline[edit]

  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
  • 2024
  • Show All
  • November 16th - The organization announces its entry into the Dota 2 scene with the following lineup: Gabbi, Mikoto, kpii, Hyde, and Fly.[1]
  • December 2nd - XLR8 joins the team as manager.[2]
  • November 6 - The roster is released.[17]
  • November 13 - A new roster is announced; Akashi, Ws, Jhocam and ponyo join the team while Yowe will stand-in.[18]
  • November 30 - The contract of coach SunBhie ended.[19]
  • December 14 - ChYuaN joins the team.[20]
  • December 30 - The team parts ways with streamer sophy.[21]

Player Roster[edit]

Active[edit]

IDNamePositionJoin Date
Philippines Natsumi-
(John Anthony Vargas)
John Anthony Vargas
Position: 
1
Join Date: 
2024-12-17[30]
Indonesia Mikoto
(Rafli Fathur Rahman)
Rafli Fathur Rahman
Position: 
2
Join Date: 
2024-06-05[24]
Malaysia Ws
(Chung Wei Shen)
Chung Wei Shen
Position: 
3
Join Date: 
2023-11-13[18]
Indonesia Jhocam
(Tri Kuncoro)
Tri Kuncoro
Position: 
4
Join Date: 
2023-11-13[18]
Philippines Kuku 
(Carlo Palad)
Carlo Palad
Position: 
5
Join Date: 
2024-10-21[27]

Former[edit]

  • 2022
  • 2023
  • 2024
  • Show All
The International 2022 Squad
IDNamePositionJoin DateLeave DateNew Team
Thailand 23savage
(Nuengnara Teeramahanon)
Nuengnara Teeramahanon
Position: 
1
Join Date: 
2022-02-26[6]
Leave Date: 
-
Indonesia Mikoto
(Rafli Fathur Rahman)
Rafli Fathur Rahman
Position: 
2
Join Date: 
2021-11-16[1]
Leave Date: 
-
Australia kpii
(Damien Chok)
Damien Chok
Position: 
3
Join Date: 
2021-11-16[1]
Leave Date: 
2022-11-03[12]
 
FnaticFnatic Fnatic
Thailand Q 
(Worawit Mekchai)
Worawit Mekchai
Position: 
4/5
Join Date: 
2022-02-25[4]
Leave Date: 
-
Indonesia Hyde
(Brizio Adi Putra Budiana)
Brizio Adi Putra Budiana
Position: 
4/5
Join Date: 
2021-11-16[1]
Leave Date: 
2022-11-03[12]
 
SPAWN TeamSPAWN Team SPAWN Team
Former Players
IDNamePositionJoin DateLeave DateNew Team
Philippines Gabbi
(Kim Villafuerte)
Kim Villafuerte
Position: 
1
Join Date: 
2021-11-16[1]
Leave Date: 
2022-01-19[3]
 
T1T1 T1
Israel Fly 
(Tal Aizik)
Tal Aizik
Position: 
5
Join Date: 
2021-11-16[1]
Leave Date: 
2022-01-19[3]
 
Evil GeniusesEvil Geniuses Evil Geniuses
Temporary stand-ins
ID Name ID Name Tournament(s)
Indonesia Xepher Kenny Deo T1
Thailand Q Worawit Mekchai PGL Arlington Major 2022 PGL Arlington Major 2022
The International 2023 Squad
IDNamePositionJoin DateLeave DateNew Team
Thailand 23savage
(Nuengnara Teeramahanon)
Nuengnara Teeramahanon
Position: 
1
Join Date: 
2022-02-26[6]
Leave Date: 
2023-11-06[17]
 
Aurora GamingAurora Gaming Aurora Gaming
Indonesia Mikoto
(Rafli Fathur Rahman)
Rafli Fathur Rahman
Position: 
2
Join Date: 
2021-11-16[1]
Leave Date: 
2023-11-06[17]
 
Bleed EsportsBleed Esports Bleed Esports
Thailand Jabz 
(Anucha Jirawong)
Anucha Jirawong
Position: 
3
Join Date: 
2022-11-04[13]
Leave Date: 
2023-11-06[17]
 
Aurora GamingAurora Gaming Aurora Gaming
Thailand Q
(Worawit Mekchai)
Worawit Mekchai
Position: 
4
Join Date: 
2022-02-25[4]
Leave Date: 
2023-11-06[17]
 
Aurora GamingAurora Gaming Aurora Gaming
Malaysia Oli
(Chan Chon Kien)
Chan Chon Kien
Position: 
5
Join Date: 
2022-11-07[14]
Leave Date: 
2023-11-06[17]
 
Aurora GamingAurora Gaming Aurora Gaming
Temporary stand-ins
ID Name ID Name Tournament(s)
Philippines Yowe Yuri Dave Pacaña
None
 ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023: Southeast Asia Closed QualifierESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023: Southeast Asia Closed Qualifier ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023: SEA Qualifier
The International 2024 Squad
IDNamePositionJoin DateLeave DateNew Team
Philippines Akashi
(Eljohn Canonigo Andales)
Eljohn Canonigo Andales
Position: 
1
Join Date: 
2023-11-13[18]
Leave Date: 
2024-11-18[28]
Indonesia Mikoto
(Rafli Fathur Rahman)
Rafli Fathur Rahman
Position: 
2
Join Date: 
2024-06-05[24]
Leave Date: 
-
Malaysia Ws
(Chung Wei Shen)
Chung Wei Shen
Position: 
3
Join Date: 
2023-11-13[18]
Leave Date: 
-
Indonesia Jhocam
(Tri Kuncoro)
Tri Kuncoro
Position: 
4
Join Date: 
2023-11-13[18]
Leave Date: 
-
Malaysia ponyo
(Pang Sze Xuan)
Pang Sze Xuan
Position: 
5
Join Date: 
2023-11-13[18]
Leave Date: 
2024-09-19[25]
Former Player
IDNamePositionJoin DateLeave DateNew Team
Malaysia ChYuaN 
(Ng Kee Chyuan)
Ng Kee Chyuan
Position: 
2
Join Date: 
2023-12-14[20]
Leave Date: 
2024-06-05[23]
Temporary stand-ins
ID Name ID Name Tournament(s)
Philippines Natsumi John Anthony Vargas
None
 name=MESA Invitational 2024 MESA Invitational 2024
Indonesia Fbz Saieful Ilham BOOM Esports
Malaysia Ws Chung Wei Shen name=BetBoom Dacha Belgrade 2024 BetBoom Dacha Belgrade 2024
Philippines Kuku Carlo Palad
None
 DreamLeague Season 24: Southeast Asia Closed QualifierDreamLeague Season 24: Southeast Asia Closed Qualifier DreamLeague Season 24: Southeast Asia Qualifier
name=BetBoom Dacha Belgrade 2024: Southeast Asia Closed Qualifier BetBoom Dacha Belgrade 2024: Southeast Asia Qualifier
Ukraine V-Tune Alik Vorobey
Philippines Akashi Eljohn Canonigo Andales Elite League Season 1Elite League Season 1 Elite League Season 1

Organization[edit]

Active[edit]

IDNamePositionJoin Date
Australia Sean
(Sean Zhang)
Sean Zhang
Position: 
Co-Founder
Join Date: 
South Korea hooondo
(Kim Do-hoon (김도훈))
Kim Do-hoon (김도훈)
Position: 
Chief Gaming Officer
Join Date: 
Philippines johnxfire
(John Nathan Fernandez)
John Nathan Fernandez
Position: 
Streamer
Join Date: 
2022-03-15[9]
Indonesia XLR8
(Brando Oloan)
Brando Oloan
Position: 
Performance Mgr
Join Date: 
2024-09-??
Philippines LANE
(Isaac James Alfon)
Isaac James Alfon
Position: 
Manager
Join Date: 
2024-09-??
South Korea March
(Park Tae-won)
Park Tae-won
Position: 
Coach
Join Date: 
2024-12-09[29]

Former[edit]

Former Organization
IDNamePositionJoin DateLeave DateNew Team
Indonesia XLR8
(Brando Oloan)
Brando Oloan
Position: 
Manager
Join Date: 
2021-12-02[2]
Leave Date: 
2024-09-??
 
Talon EsportsTalon Esports Talon Esports (Performance Manager)
Sweden pieliedie
(Johan Åström)
Johan Åström
Position: 
Coach
Join Date: 
2024-01-06[22]
Leave Date: 
2024-11-18[28]
Philippines sophy
(Sophia Mapua)
Sophia Mapua
Position: 
Streamer
Join Date: 
2022-03-06[8]
Leave Date: 
2023-12-30[21]
South Korea SunBhie
(Lee Jeong-jae (이정재))
Lee Jeong-jae (이정재)
Position: 
Coach
Join Date: 
2022-11-19[16]
Leave Date: 
2023-11-30[19]
 
Aurora GamingAurora Gaming Aurora Gaming (Coach)
Ukraine ALWAYSWANNAFLY
(Andrii Bondarenko)
Andrii Bondarenko
Position: 
Coach
Join Date: 
2022-09-19[11]
Leave Date: 
2022-11-14[15]
 
Team SMGTeam SMG Team SMG (Coach)
South Korea Forev
(Lee Sang-don (이상돈))
Lee Sang-don (이상돈)
Position: 
Coach
Join Date: 
2022-02-27[7]
Leave Date: 
2022-08-28[10]
 
Bleed EsportsBleed Esports Bleed Esports (Head Coach)

Results[edit]

  • Achievements
  • Recent Matches
DatePlaceTierTournamentResultPrize
2025-02-015th - 6thTier 1FISSURE PLAYGROUND #1FISSURE PLAYGROUND #1FISSURE PLAYGROUND #10 : 2
Team SpiritTeam Spirit
$50,000
2024-12-151stTier 3MESA Invitational 2024MESA Invitational 20242 : 0
NAVI JuniorNAVI Junior
$50,000
2024-02-211stTier 3RES Regional Series: SEA #1RES Regional Series: SEA #1RES Regional Series: SEA #12 : 0
IHC EsportsIHC Esports
$25,000
2023-10-229th - 12thTier 1The International 2023The International 20231 : 2
BetBoom TeamBetBoom Team
$67,569
2023-07-303rdTier 1Riyadh Masters 2023Riyadh Masters 20230 : 2
Team LiquidTeam Liquid
$1,700,000
2023-06-244thTier 1DreamLeague Season 20DreamLeague Season 20DreamLeague Season 201 : 2
Gaimin GladiatorsGaimin Gladiators
$85,000
2023-04-031stTier 2DPC SEA 2023 Tour 2: Division IDPC SEA 2023 Tour 2: Division I7/-/0Grp S.$30,000
2023-03-053rdTier 1Lima Major 2023Lima Major 20230 : 2
Team LiquidTeam Liquid
$75,000
2023-02-161stTier 2BTS Pro Series Season 14: Southeast AsiaBTS Pro Series Season 14: Southeast Asia3 : 0
FnaticFnatic
$16,000
2022-07-162ndTier 2DPC SEA 2021/2022 Tour 3: Division IDPC SEA 2021/2022 Tour 3: Division I6/-/1Grp S.$28,000
Extended list of results
DateTierTypeTournamentScorevs. OpponentVOD(s)
Apr 01, 2025 - 12:00 SGTQualifierOnlineDreamLeague Season 26: Southeast Asia Closed QualifierDreamLeague Season 26: Southeast Asia Closed QualifierDreamLeague Season 26: Southeast Asia Closed Qualifier1 : 2
Team EssenceTeam EssenceESS
Mar 25, 2025 - 14:30 CETTier 1OnlineFISSURE Universe: Episode 4FISSURE Universe: Episode 40 : 2
Aurora GamingAurora GamingAurora
Mar 24, 2025 - 17:00 CETTier 1OnlineFISSURE Universe: Episode 4FISSURE Universe: Episode 40 : 2
Team FalconsTeam FalconsFalcons
Mar 23, 2025 - 20:30 CETTier 1OnlineFISSURE Universe: Episode 4FISSURE Universe: Episode 42 : 1
WildcardWildcardWildcard
Mar 22, 2025 - 20:30 CETTier 1OnlineFISSURE Universe: Episode 4FISSURE Universe: Episode 41 : 2
Tundra EsportsTundra EsportsTundra
Feb 14, 2025 - 13:00 SGTQualifierOnlinePGL Wallachia Season 4: Southeast Asia Closed QualifierPGL Wallachia Season 4: Southeast Asia Closed Qualifier3 : 1
BOOM EsportsBOOM EsportsBOOM
Feb 13, 2025 - 14:15 SGTQualifierOnlinePGL Wallachia Season 4: Southeast Asia Closed QualifierPGL Wallachia Season 4: Southeast Asia Closed Qualifier2 : 1
Kukuys.EssenceKukuys.EssenceKukuys
Feb 12, 2025 - 16:00 SGTQualifierOnlinePGL Wallachia Season 4: Southeast Asia Closed QualifierPGL Wallachia Season 4: Southeast Asia Closed Qualifier2 : 1
Moodeng WarriorsMoodeng WarriorsMoodeng
Feb 11, 2025 - 19:30 SGTQualifierOnlinePGL Wallachia Season 4: Southeast Asia Closed QualifierPGL Wallachia Season 4: Southeast Asia Closed Qualifier2 : 0
ExecrationExecrationXctn
Feb 05, 2025 - 16:00 CETTier 1OfflineBLAST Slam IIBLAST Slam IIBLAST Slam II0 : 2
PARIVISIONPARIVISIONPARI

Additional Content[edit]

Interviews[edit]

  • 2025
  • 2024
  • 2023
  • 2022
  • Show All

Miscellaneous[edit]

  • 2022
  • 2021
  • Show All

Spotlights[edit]

  • 2024
  • 2023
  • Show All

Highlights[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Logos[edit]

  • Original logo (prior to March 29th, 2019)
    Original logo
    (prior to March 29th, 2019)
  • Second logo (prior to March 13th, 2021)
    Second logo
    (prior to March 13th, 2021)
  • Third logo (prior to January 1st, 2023)Third logo (prior to January 1st, 2023)
    Third logo
    (prior to January 1st, 2023)

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "Talon Enters DOTA 2". talon.gg. 2021-11-16. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 brameasy (2021-12-02). "I’m excited to announce that I will be joining @Talon__esports as their new Dota2 Team Manager.".
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Talon Esports (2022-01-19). "Roster announcement regarding our DOTA 2 team".
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Talon Esports (2022-02-25). "Here's the announcement you've been waiting for!".
  5. ↑ Talon Esports (2022-02-25). "After the dust settled, we got a chance to have a quick word with our coach ALWAYSWANNAFLY and captain QDota.".
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Talon Esports (2022-02-26). "READY TO SPICE UP THE ROSTER BIG TIME.".
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Talon Esports (2022-02-27). "Last, but not least, to finish off our roster is our coach.".
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Talon Esports (2022-03-06). "COMING TO YOU LIVE FROM THE PHILIPPINES, we welcome @sophmapua".
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Talon Esports (2022-03-15). "IS IT GETTING HOT IN HERE OR IS IT JUST @johnxfire ?".
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Talon Esports (2022-08-28). "We are parting ways with @DotaFoREv today by mutual agreement.".
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Talon Esports (2022-09-19). "COACH REVEAL! Here is our new coach who guided us through qualifiers and now The International.".
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Talon Esports (2022-11-03). "Today we are parting ways with our veteran @kpiidota and gigachad @hydedota2".
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Talon Esports (2022-11-04). "NEW PLAYER ALERT".
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Talon Esports (2022-11-07). "2023 ROSTER COMPLETE".
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Talon Esports (2022-11-14). "Today, it is with a heavy heart that we announce we are parting ways with our reliable coach, @FLYdota.".
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Talon Esports (2022-11-19). "COACH ALERT Of course, the team wouldn't be complete without a coach.".
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 Talon Esports (2023-11-06). "There's a new era coming soon.".
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 18.5 18.6 Talon Esports (2023-11-13). "The rebuild era has begun.".
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 SunBhie (2023-11-30). "My tenure with Talon has ended.".
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Talon Esports (2023-12-14). "HERE TO STAY.".
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Talon Esports (2023-12-30). "YOU'LL ALWAYS BE OUR DAY ONE.".
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Talon Esports (2024-01-06). "HOT DROP".
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Talon Esports (2024-06-05). "Today, we are mutually parting ways with @ChYuaNDota2.".
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 Talon Esports (2024-06-05). "GUESS WHO'S BACK?".
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Talon Esports (2024-09-19). "Thank you for your service, Mr. Pang!".
  26. ↑ Talon Esports (2024-09-19). "STAND-IN ANNOUNCEMENT!".
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Talon Esports (2024-10-21). "A new set of birds have flown into TALON.".
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 Talon Esports (2024-11-18). "Today we bid farewell to our coach @PieLieDieDota and carry @Akashiiidota as we look to rebuild into the 2025 season.".
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 Talon Esports (2024-12-09). "WELCOME BACK TO SEA.".
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 Talon Esports (2024-12-17). "ET ET IS HERE.".
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