Valorant team
Noob Esports is proud to compete in the VCT Valorant scene at the highest level of Oceanic play. With a mix of rising stars, seasoned competitors, and a strong support team behind them, this roster is ready to make waves in 2025 and beyond.
Kash
Team Captain/scanning initiator
Kash, also known as Kash money, is our team’s captain and scanning initiator. He is well versed in the Valorant world and gameplay. He has experience as a player on Macquarie University’s main roster, having been a sub for SLH, MCE and XG, and he also has previous coaching experience, as well as being one of Noob Esports current GC coaches. Kash stays unpredictable and chaotic, making sure enemy teams can’t read the plays and never know where to look. Kash keeps the team in line, on track and ready to take on any challenge. He brings the great vibes and is a brilliant networker and asset to Noob.
In Kash’s words “It’s never over until it’s over”.
Ixidal
Duelist
Ixidal, or Ixi, is the teams duelist player. Ixi is a Valorant superstar, having been Radiant multiple times and holding a spot there. He has plenty of team work and team lead skills, having been team captain on the UNSW Esports Club Valorant Roar for three years. Ixi is always locked into the game, fragging for his team and sometimes, baiting them. He has an explosive energy and gameplay, hyping up his team and ensuring the vibes are also high. Ixidal is sometimes known as sexidal for his incredible gameplays and fragging skills, but he will never live down the cypher trip incident. Ixi is a chill guy and one thing you can count on, is he will always be raring to go and supporting his team.
In the words of Ixi, “bro, the timing, are you fked?”
Daneol
Sentinel
Daneol, Dan for short, is Noob Esports Sentinel player. Dan fits this role perfectly with his calculated planning, confident calls and patience that allows him to help coordinate the team for any plan of attack or defence. Dan has in game leader experience having played for Macquarie University in 2023, and has competed in Campus Clutch, and has been in the top 8 for MCOM. He also has experience coaching as assistant coach for MQU’s team Scarlet and team Crimson. Dan is the team’s rock, offering a calming presence, keeping his team centered and prepared. He is well known for his awesome clips, showing off his timing skills and patience to gain the advantage, or clutch up a round.
Dan’s most famous quote “I have timing”.
Gunter
Flex
Gunter is the team’s flash and flex player, ensuring smooth entries and the strongest team comps. Gunter is well known in the OCE scene having competed in Redbull Campus Clutch, LPL as a Bronze grand finalist and silver contender, and having won contender premiere twice. Gunter is dedicated to growing the Valorant OCE scene, having nurtured and grown Bond University’s Esports team, alongside current teammate Famuel. He has played as a main core roster player for well over two years, and brings great agent and map knowledge to this team. Gunter is reliable, reactive and team orientated, offering a sense of security and comfort for his team and bringing brilliant enthusiasm to every situation.
You’ll often hear Gunter saying “Flashing now, 3, 2, 1, pop!”
Famuel
IGL/Controller
Famuel is the team’s controller and current IGL (In game leader). Famuel has quick and calculating reaction time, making sure his team is always covered and taking away the enemies sight lines. Famuel has competed in Redbull campus clutch, making the top 6, has been a contender premiere winner twice, and has been an LPL bronze grand finalist and silver contender. He is also a founder of Bond University Esports team that grew a large presence, growing into Virtuous OCE and then playing under Inferno Gaming, keeping a core 5 roster over the span of two years. Famuel has previous experience as IGL and brings an active and chaotic vibe to the team, calling amazing plays and making sure the plan is set. Famuel offers motivation for his teammates and creates a great sense of unity amongst the team.
“Val is at its best when it’s a 1v5 and I have a sheriff.” - Famuel
Fish
Sub
Fish is the sub for our Valorant team. Versatile player, able to fill any role when one of the core five are sick, Fish is always ready to step up. Chaotic and fun, Fish brings the vibes and a great sense of teamwork into every game, scrim and theory session. With chaotic energy, Fish bursts into the game with wild plays, a wild card who is brilliant and talent in one. A bright, new perspective in strategy making sets Fish apart from the rest of the Valorant pro scene. Starting with Neptune Esports, before moving to xg sapphire who turned into nemesis Esports, Fish has plenty of experience to bring to Noob Esports.
As is his name, Fish’s famous quote is “blub, blub, blub”.
Readingbooks
Coach
ReadingBooks has recently entered the esports scene, transitioning into coaching after several years of high-level ranked play, including multiple Radiant finishes. As a player, he subbed for various teams, before discovering a passion for coaching. He began creating educational Valorant content two years ago, exploring ways to help others improve. Most recently, he coached the team E79 and is now excited to support player development and contribute to Noob Esports’ competitive journey. Readingbooks is dedicated and well loved on the team, bringing the best out of the players, and helping them to improve as a team and as individuals.