Evil Geniuses

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[e][h]Evil Geniuses
Team Information
Location:
Region:
Coaches:
Manager:
In-Game Leader:
Approx. Total Winnings:
$1,283,000
Links
Achievements
VALORANT Champions 2023
History
Created:
1999-??-??
VALORANT 2021-01-27
Upcoming Matches
EG Evil GeniusesEvil Geniuses
vs
(Bo3)
FURIA EsportsFURIA Esports FUR
January 23, 2025 - 14:00 PST
VCT Americas Kickoff
VCT 2025: Americas Kickoff
Upcoming Tournaments
VCT 2025: Americas Kickoff
ONGOING!
Jan 16 - Feb 08

Evil Geniuses (often abbreviated as EG) is a professional gaming organization founded in Canada in 1999.

History[edit]

Timeline[edit]

  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
  • 2024
  • Show All

Player Roster[edit]

Active[edit]

IDNameJoin Date
United States Derrek
(Derrek Ha)
Derrek Ha
Join Date: 
2024-01-26 [48]
United States NaturE 
(Nicholas Garrison)
Nicholas Garrison
Join Date: 
2024-01-26 [49]
United States supamen
(Phat Le)
Phat Le
Join Date: 
2024-01-26 [50]
United States icy
(Jacob Lange)
Jacob Lange
Join Date: 
2024-12-20 [47]
United States yay
(Jaccob Whiteaker)
Jaccob Whiteaker
Join Date: 
2024-12-20 [46]

Former[edit]

  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
  • 2024
  • Show All
Former Players
IDNameJoin DateLeave DateNew Team
United States Temperature
(Nolan Pepper)
Nolan Pepper
Join Date: 
2021-01-27 [8]
Leave Date: 
2021-09-28 [13]
 
Gen.G EsportsGen.G Esports Gen.G Esports (Loan)
United States potter
(Christine Chi)
Christine Chi
Join Date: 
2021-01-27 [8]
Leave Date: 
2021-08-20 [11]
 
Evil GeniusesEvil Geniuses Evil Geniuses (Head Coach)
United States ALEKSANDAR
(Aleksandar Hinojosa)
Aleksandar Hinojosa
Join Date: 
2021-01-27 [8]
Leave Date: 
2021-06-28 [10]
 
AndboxAndbox Andbox
United States Clawdia
(Claudia Che)
Claudia Che
Join Date: 
2021-01-27 [8]
Leave Date: 
2021-06-28 [10]
 
Counter Logic Gaming RedCounter Logic Gaming Red Counter Logic Gaming Red
Philippines Osias
(Ronan Jeremiah Javelona)
Ronan Jeremiah Javelona
Join Date: 
2021-01-27 [8]
Leave Date: 
2021-06-28 [10]
Former Players
IDNameJoin DateLeave DateNew Team
United States pho
(Mike Panza)
Mike Panza
Role: 
(Inactive)
Join Date: 
2022-03-31 [19]
Leave Date: 
2022-05-26 [22]
 
Zero MarksMen BlackZero MarksMen Black Zero MarksMen Black
United States YaBoiDre
(Diondre Bond)
Diondre Bond
Join Date: 
2022-01-27 [18]
Leave Date: 
2022-04-20 [20]
 
NYFUNYFU NYFU
United States pho
(Mike Panza)
Mike Panza
Join Date: 
2021-06-28 [10]
Leave Date: 
2022-03-31 [19]
 
Evil GeniusesEvil Geniuses Evil Geniuses (Inactive)
United States BRANTED
(Brandon Ballard)
Brandon Ballard
Join Date: 
2021-06-28 [10]
Leave Date: 
2022-01-05 [17]
United States roca
(Daniel Gustaferri)
Daniel Gustaferri
Join Date: 
2021-06-28 [10]
Leave Date: 
2022-01-03 [16]
Former Players
IDNameJoin DateLeave DateNew Team
United States Demon1
(Max Mazanov)
Max Mazanov
Join Date: 
2023-01-19 [27]
Leave Date: 
2023-12-23 [36][37]
 
NRGNRG NRG
United States Ethan
(Ethan Cole Arnold)
Ethan Cole Arnold
Join Date: 
2022-11-11 [24]
Leave Date: 
2023-12-23 [36][37]
 
NRGNRG NRG
United States BcJ
(Brendan Jensen)
Brendan Jensen
Role: 
(Inactive)
Join Date: 
2023-09-06 [32]
Leave Date: 
2023-10-11 [35]
 
M80M80 M80
Canada Apotheon
(Vincent Le)
Vincent Le
Role: 
(Inactive)
Join Date: 
2023-09-06 [32]
Leave Date: 
2023-09-07 [33]
 
Evil GeniusesEvil Geniuses Evil Geniuses
Canada Apotheon
(Vincent Le)
Vincent Le
Join Date: 
2022-04-21 [21]
Leave Date: 
2023-09-06 [32]
 
Evil GeniusesEvil Geniuses Evil Geniuses (Inactive)
United States BcJ
(Brendan Jensen)
Brendan Jensen
Join Date: 
2022-11-11 [24]
Leave Date: 
2023-09-06 [32]
 
Evil GeniusesEvil Geniuses Evil Geniuses (Inactive)
United States icy
(Jacob Lange)
Jacob Lange
Join Date: 
2023-06-16 [31]
Leave Date: 
2023-09-06 [32]
 
together we are terrifictogether we are terrific together we are terrific
Canada Reformed
(Jeffrey Lu)
Jeffrey Lu
Join Date: 
2022-01-27 [18]
Leave Date: 
2023-09-06 [32]
 
Thinking MenThinking Men Thinking Men
Former Players
IDNameJoin DateLeave DateNew Team
Canada Apotheon
(Vincent Le)
Vincent Le
Join Date: 
2024-01-26 [51]
Leave Date: 
2024-10-25 [44]
United States jawgemo
(Alexander Tepchhatraridhi Mor)
Alexander Tepchhatraridhi Mor
Join Date: 
2022-01-27 [18]
Leave Date: 
2024-10-04 [43]
 
G2 EsportsG2 Esports G2 Esports
United States Boostio
(Kelden Elric Pupello)
Kelden Elric Pupello
Join Date: 
2021-09-27 [12]
Leave Date: 
2024-01-08 [39][40]
 
100 Thieves100 Thieves 100 Thieves
United States C0M
(Corbin Daniel Lee)
Corbin Daniel Lee
Join Date: 
2022-04-21 [21]
Leave Date: 
2024-01-08 [39]
 
LeviatánLeviatán Leviatán
United States ScrewFace
(Kyle Jensen)
Kyle Jensen
Join Date: 
2023-01-24 [28]
Leave Date: 
2024-01-08 [39]
 
Thinking MenThinking Men Thinking Men

Stand-in[edit]

Temporary stand-ins
ID Name Replacing ID Name Tournament(s)
United States sym   Tyler Porter
None
 OFF//SEASONOFF//SEASON SEN City Classic 2024
United States yay  Bleed Esports Jaccob Whiteaker
None
 OFF//SEASONOFF//SEASON SEN City Classic 2024

Organization[edit]

Active[edit]

Organization
IDNameJoin Date
United States potter
(Christine Chi)
Christine Chi
Role: 
(Head Coach)
Join Date: 
2021-08-20 [11]
United States pho
(Mike Panza)
Mike Panza
Role: 
(Assistant Coach)
Join Date: 
2024-01-26 [52]
United States Tallgeese
(Phillip Aram)
Phillip Aram
Role: 
(COO)
Join Date: 
2017-08-30
Brazil f0rsaken
(Rodrigo de Carli)
Rodrigo de Carli
Role: 
(Streamer)
Join Date: 
2024-06-21 [42]

Former[edit]

  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
  • 2024
  • Show All
Former Organization
IDNameJoin DateLeave DateNew Team
United States Rudeclaw
(Andrew Jespersen)
Andrew Jespersen
Role: 
(Manager)
Join Date: 
2021-??-??
Leave Date: 
2021-12-06
Canada LiN
(Jimmy Lin)
Jimmy Lin
Role: 
(Head Coach)
Join Date: 
2021-02-11 [9]
Leave Date: 
2021-08-20 [11]
 
Evil GeniusesEvil Geniuses Evil Geniuses (Assistant Coach)
Former Organization
IDNameJoin DateLeave DateNew Team
Canada LiN
(Jimmy Lin)
Jimmy Lin
Role: 
(Assistant Coach)
Join Date: 
2021-08-20 [11]
Leave Date: 
2022-11-17 [26]
Former Organization
IDNameJoin DateLeave DateNew Team
United States Zikz
(Anthony Gray)
Anthony Gray
Role: 
(Assistant Coach)
Join Date: 
2022-11-17 [25]
Leave Date: 
2023-09-08 [34]
 
100 Thieves100 Thieves 100 Thieves (Head Coach)
United States zecK
(Addison Gorzeck)
Addison Gorzeck
Role: 
(Head Coach)
Join Date: 
2023-05-09 [30]
Leave Date: 
2023-09-06 [32]
United States totheLapointe
(Nicole LaPointe Jameson)
Nicole LaPointe Jameson
Role: 
(CEO)
Join Date: 
2019-05-29
Leave Date: 
2023-08-31
United States Stewie2K
(Jacky Yip)
Jacky Yip
Role: 
(Streamer)
Join Date: 
2022-07-28 [23]
Leave Date: 
2023-03-26 [29]
Former Organization
IDNameJoin DateLeave DateNew Team
Canada Shanks
(Ryan Ngo)
Ryan Ngo
Role: 
(Streamer)
Join Date: 
2024-04-07 [41]
Leave Date: 
2024-10-31 [45]
 
NRGNRG NRG (Streamer)
United States Kurt
(Kurtis Gallo)
Kurtis Gallo
Role: 
(Player Development Specialist)
Join Date: 
2021-12-27 [15]
Leave Date: 
2024-01-02 [38]
 
Thinking MenThinking Men Thinking Men (Coach)

Results[edit]

  • Achievements
  • Recent Matches
DatePlaceTierTournamentResultPrize
2024-11-033rdB-TierSEN City Classic 2024SEN City Classic 20240 : 2
SentinelsSentinels
$2,500
2023-08-261stS-TierVALORANT Champions 2023VALORANT Champions 20233 : 1
Paper RexPaper Rex
$1,000,000
2023-06-252ndS-TierVALORANT Masters Tokyo 2023VALORANT Masters Tokyo 20230 : 3
FnaticFnatic
$200,000
2023-05-273rdS-TierVCT 2023: Americas LeagueVCT 2023: Americas League1 : 3
NRGNRG
$40,000
2023-02-189th - 16thS-TierVCT 2023: LOCK//IN São PauloVCT 2023: LOCK//IN São Paulo0 : 2
TALONTALON
$10,000
2022-06-195th - 6thA-TierVCT 2022: North America Stage 2 ChallengersVCT 2022: North America Stage 2 Challengers1 : 2
NRGNRG
$14,000
2022-03-2711th - 12thA-TierVCT 2022: North America Stage 1 ChallengersVCT 2022: North America Stage 1 Challengers0/5Grp S.$6,000
2022-02-011st - 8thQualifierNSG: Winter Championship - Last Chance QualifierNSG: Winter Championship - Last Chance QualifierNSG: Winter Championship - Last Chance Qualifier2 : 0
Bait AcademyBait Academy
(BA)
$3,125
2021-12-052ndC-TierValorant Midwest ShowdownValorant Midwest Showdown2 : 3
Frag Ya BagFrag Ya Bag
(FYB)
$1,500
2021-08-213rd - 4thB-TierNerd Street Gamers: Summer ChampionshipNerd Street Gamers: Summer ChampionshipNerd Street Gamers: Summer Championship1 : 2
Cloud9 BlueCloud9 Blue
$1,500
Extended list of results
DateTierTypeTournamentScorevs. Opponent
Jan 16, 2025 - 14:00 PSTS-TierOfflineVCT 2025: Americas KickoffVCT 2025: Americas Kickoff0 : 2
LOUDLOUDLOUD
Nov 03, 2024 - 14:00 PDTB-TierOfflineSEN City Classic 2024SEN City Classic 20240 : 2
SentinelsSentinelsSEN
Nov 02, 2024 - 13:00 PDTB-TierOfflineSEN City Classic 2024SEN City Classic 20242 : 1
Cloud9Cloud9C9
Nov 01, 2024 - 19:00 PDTB-TierOfflineSEN City Classic 2024SEN City Classic 20241 : 2
NRGNRGNRG
Nov 01, 2024 - 16:00 PDTB-TierOfflineSEN City Classic 2024SEN City Classic 20241 : 2
SentinelsSentinelsSEN
Jul 13, 2024 - 14:00 PDTS-TierOfflineVCT 2024: Americas League - Stage 2 - Group StageVCT 2024: Americas League - Stage 2 - Group Stage0 : 2
MIBRMIBRMIBR
Jul 08, 2024 - 14:00 PDTS-TierOfflineVCT 2024: Americas League - Stage 2 - Group StageVCT 2024: Americas League - Stage 2 - Group Stage1 : 2
100 Thieves100 Thieves100T
Jul 02, 2024 - 14:00 PDTS-TierOfflineVCT 2024: Americas League - Stage 2 - Group StageVCT 2024: Americas League - Stage 2 - Group Stage0 : 2
LeviatánLeviatánLEV
Jun 29, 2024 - 14:00 PDTS-TierOfflineVCT 2024: Americas League - Stage 2 - Group StageVCT 2024: Americas League - Stage 2 - Group Stage2 : 0
FURIA EsportsFURIA EsportsFUR
Jun 23, 2024 - 16:50 PDTS-TierOfflineVCT 2024: Americas League - Stage 2 - Group StageVCT 2024: Americas League - Stage 2 - Group Stage2 : 1
LOUDLOUDLOUD

Data[edit]

  • Earnings
  • Team Timeline

Trivia[edit]

  • First American organization to reach 1 million in earnings.
  • First American organization to win Champions.
  • Most earning organization of 2023 (Total Winnings: $1,250,000). [53]

Gallery[edit]

Rosters[edit]

Team Capsules[edit]

  • Evil Geniuses 2025 Team Capsule

    Evil Geniuses 2025 Team Capsule

  • Evil Geniuses 2024 Team Capsule

    Evil Geniuses 2024 Team Capsule

Logos[edit]

  • Original logo (prior to June 20th, 2024)Original logo (prior to June 20th, 2024)

    Original logo
    (prior to June 20th, 2024)

Documentaries[edit]

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References[edit]

  1. ↑ Riot Games (2022-09-21). "2023 VALORANT TEAMS REVEAL".
  2. ↑ Evil Geniuses (2024-01-26). "player005 // @ApothVal".
  3. ↑ Evil Geniuses (2024-01-26). "player002 // @DerrekOW".
  4. ↑ Evil Geniuses (2024-01-26). "player003 // @CSNaturEE".
  5. ↑ Evil Geniuses (2024-01-26). "player004 // @supamen".
  6. ↑ Evil Geniuses (2024-01-26). "A wild @phoFPS reappears!".
  7. ↑ Evil Geniuses (2024-12-22). "3 more years to add to her legacy. @omgitspotter is back through 2027.".
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 "Transfer reference". 2021-01-27.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Transfer reference". 2021-02-11.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 "Transfer reference". 2021-06-28.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 "Transfer reference". 2021-08-20.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Transfer reference". 2021-09-27.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Transfer reference". 2021-09-28.
  14. ↑ "Transfer reference". 2021-12-06.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Transfer reference". 2021-12-27.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Transfer reference". 2022-01-03.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "Transfer reference". 2022-01-05.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 "Transfer reference". 2022-01-27.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 "Transfer reference". 2022-03-31.
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 "Transfer reference". 2022-04-20.
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 "Transfer reference". 2022-04-21.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 "Transfer reference". 2022-05-26.
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 "Transfer reference". 2022-07-28.
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 "Transfer reference". 2022-11-11.
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 "Transfer reference". 2022-11-17.
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 Liquipedia has gained this information from a trusted inside source.
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 "Transfer reference". 2023-01-19.
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 "Transfer reference". 2023-01-24.
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 Stewie2K (2023-03-26). "It’s been a long 7 years being contracted & now I’m officially a free agent. I’d like to thank EG for the time and support while I was there.".
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 "Transfer reference". 2023-05-09.
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 Evil Geniuses (2023-06-16). "Wouldn't be in Tokyo without the time and effort from the full squad".
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 32.2 32.3 32.4 32.5 32.6 32.7 32.8 Evil Geniuses (2023-09-06). "Our historical VCT run would not have been possible without the dedication behind the scenes of @ApothVal, @BcJFPS, @ReformedVal, @icyjl and @zecK_VAL. You helped bring NA a World Championship, something that we and our fans will never forget.".
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 Apoth (2023-09-07). "I have officially parted ways with @EvilGeniuses and I am now an unrestricted F/A.".
  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 Evil Geniuses (2023-09-08). "We’re saying farewell to @Zikzlol, one of the absolute Geniuses behind our World Champs run. Thank you for all the hard work you devoted to coaching Champions.".
  35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 BcJ (2023-10-11). "Officially parted ways with EG. I am an unrestricted F/A as of today.".
  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 36.2 Evil Geniuses (2023-12-23). "Today we say thank you and goodbye to two World Champions. Thank you @ethanarnold and @Demon1___ for the incredible time you’ve spent with us.".
  37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 37.2 NRG (2023-12-23). "Introducing: NRG VALORANT 2024".
  38. ↑ 38.0 38.1 Kurt (2024-01-02). "My time has sadly come. I have officially been laid off from Evil Geniuses due to budget reasons. Today was my last day at EG.".
  39. ↑ 39.0 39.1 39.2 39.3 Evil Geniuses (2024-01-08). "We’re saying farewell and most of all, THANK YOU, to @Boostio, @C0Mtweets and @ScrewFaceVAL.".
  40. ↑ 40.0 40.1 100 Thieves (2024-01-08). "Let's get you out of there, @Boostio".
  41. ↑ 41.0 41.1 Evil Geniuses (2024-04-07). "Welcome @Shanks_TTV as our 2024 English co-streamer for VCT!".
  42. ↑ 42.0 42.1 Evil Geniuses (2024-06-21). "WELCOME @f0rsakenwOw AS OUR PORTUGUESE VCT CO-STREAMER! First watch party is this Sunday to kick off Stage 2, VAMO!".
  43. ↑ 43.0 43.1 Evil Geniuses (2024-10-04). "After two incredible years with the dawg, today we say goodbye to @jawgemo".
  44. ↑ 44.0 44.1 Evil Geniuses (2024-10-25). "@ApothVal is off to his next journey.".
  45. ↑ 45.0 45.1 Shanks (2024-10-31). "What a run, I loved my time under EG and it was a thrilling journey as a champion".
  46. ↑ 46.0 46.1 Evil Geniuses (2024-12-20). "El Diablo's home. Welcome to EG, @yay.".
  47. ↑ 47.0 47.1 Evil Geniuses (2024-12-20). "We're welcoming back @icyJL!".
  48. ↑ Evil Geniuses (2024-01-26). "player002 // @DerrekOW".
  49. ↑ Evil Geniuses (2024-01-26). "player003 // @CSNaturEE".
  50. ↑ Evil Geniuses (2024-01-26). "player004 // @supamen".
  51. ↑ Evil Geniuses (2024-01-26). "player005 // @ApothVal".
  52. ↑ Evil Geniuses (2024-01-26). "A wild @phoFPS reappears!".
  53. ↑ Liquipedia (2023-12-31). "Statistics 2023".


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