From Dota cybersportsman to coaching

Indonesian esports player Kenny "Xepher" Deo, aged 28, has retired from the professional Dota 2 scene and transitioned to coaching the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang team Alter Ego.

Throughout his professional Dota 2 career, which began in 2014, Xepher accumulated $390,000 in prize winnings. He played for several notable teams, including TNC, Geek Fam, T1, and BOOM Esports.

His time with T1 was especially noteworthy, as he secured first place at ESL One Summer 2021, took third place at the WePlay AniMajor, achieved fourth place at ESL One Fall 2021, and finished in 7th-8th position at The International 2021.