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
IGL/Controller
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
Initiator (Duelist Flex)
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
Duelist (Initiator 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!”
Bukchoi takes the role of controller for the Valorant roster. Also goes by Choi, you can find him on the OCE leaderboard, hitting Radiant and maintaining his place on that list. Choi joins Noob with plenty of experience, having played for EVE previously. Calm like the wind, Choi brings a presence to the team, never worried and never afraid. You can find him clutching rounds, dropping only the best smokes, before they’re even called for, to help guide his team to victory. Passionate, fierce and always on point with his shots, Bukchoi is a brilliant asset to the team.
“It is what it is” -Bukchoi
Bukchoi
Duelist
Gold
Main Sub
A calm and collected playmaker, Gold brings level-headed leadership and a strategic mindset, excelling at creating space and setting her team up for success. Known for her clutch potential, she stays composed under pressure, turning tense moments into game-winning plays. With 1st place at JFS 2024 with Eepy Girls and a 5th-6th finish at BNB with LUX, Gold has proven herself in OCE Game Changers. Having also played for Ratz, Xu Gang Crimson, Evergarden GC, and Neptune, she’s built a reputation for adaptability, game sense, and delivering when it matters most. When the stakes are high, Gold keeps her cool—and makes it count.
Minimum Wage Sage
Sub
Minimum Wage Sage steps into the esports arena for the first time with Noob Esports, bringing unmatched energy and non-stop laughs to the Valorant roster. Known affectionately as Minimum or kiddo—the youngest member of the team—he offers a bold, unpredictable playstyle that keeps both allies and opponents guessing. With zero fear and zero hesitation, Minimum is known for his signature move: just pushing—site or side doesn’t matter. Tournament experience? None. But that doesn’t stop him from making waves and chasing impact in every match. “Swing or be swung." A fitting motto for a true duelist at heart.
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.