The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Invitational 2023 (MPLI 2023) is the first offline MPLI tournament, scheduled to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Sixteen of the strongest teams from around the world will compete for a substantial US$100,000 prize pool and the title of best MLBB team.
In addition to the established powerhouse teams participating this year, new regions will also be represented in the tournament.
These regions include MENA with Team Falcons, North America with TheOhioBrothers, and China with Nova Esports.
To keep you informed, here is the full roster of each team competing in the tournament.
The complete roster of every team at MPLI 2023
Bigetron Alpha
Gold laner Saken is set to make his return to the main team after being transferred to the team’s MDL squad during the MPL ID Season 12 regular season.
Additionally, Hengky “Kyy” Gunawan will take on the role of the sixth-man roamer, with Calvin “VYN” now in the starting five.
PLAYER | ROLE |
I Gusti Made Indra “Xorizo” Dwipayana | EXP lane |
Kenneth “Super Kenn” Marcello | Jungle |
Marcel Juan Moreno “Morenoomj” Sinulingga | Midlane |
Dicky “Saken” Cahyana | Gold lane |
Calvin “VYN” | Roam |
Hengky “Kyy” Gunawan | Roam |
Dewa United
The newest addition to MPL ID in Season 12, Dewa United, will be participating in this year’s MPLI with their proven and experienced squad.
Reynaldo Ferdiand “Reyy” Chai will also serve as the sole substitute for the team.
PLAYER | ROLE |
Supryanto “Dyx0n” Salim | EXP lane |
Delvin “Lanaya” Gunawan | Jungle |
Indra “Keyz” Setiawan | Midlane |
Supriadi Dwi “Watt” Putra | Gold lane |
Ricky “Shacco” Erlangga | Roam |
Reynaldo Ferdiand “Reyy” Chai | Jungle |
Geek Fam
The Indonesian squad will compete with their experienced roster, the same lineup that propelled them to the grand final for the first time since joining the league.
Leading the squad will be Filipino import Allen Jedric “Baloyskie” Baloy, supported by veterans Luke “LUKE” Valentinus, Moh.Dwi Chandra “Caderaa” Pambudi, and Mark Christian Etcobanez “Markyyy” Capacio.
PLAYER | ROLE |
Luke “LUKE” Valentinus | EXP lane |
Manuel “Nnael” Simbolon | Jungle |
Valent Agriansyah “A B O Y” Putra | Midlane |
Moh.Dwi Chandra “Caderaa” Pambudi | Gold lane |
Allen Jedric “Baloyskie” Baloy | Roam |
Mark Christian Etcobanez “Markyyy” Capacio | Gold lane |
Rebellion Zion
The team has not made any adjustments to its starting five going into MPLI 2023. MDL player Marsiko “Moai” Adi will serve as the team’s substitute player.
PLAYER | ROLE |
Karsten William “Karss” Tjugito | EXP lane |
Vincent Frandica “Vincentt” Suwandhi | Jungle |
Attanasius David Halomoan “SwayLow” Sihaloho | Midlane |
Dhannya Posa “HaizzAm0r.” Hoputra | Gold lane |
Zulfikar “AudyTzy” | Roam |
Marsiko “Moai” Adi | Gold lane |
RRQ
The team’s MPLI 2023 lineup comprises players from its RRQ Sena MDL squad such as Muhammad “ToYy” Rizki, Abdullah “Matsurugi” Azzam, and Ryan Nugraha “IYanZz” Tarigan.
Additionally, RRQ veterans Andre Raymond “Banana” Putra, Deden Muhammad “Clayyy” Nurhasan, and Rendy “Dyrennn” Syahputra will compete in the tournament.
PLAYER | ROLE |
Andre Raymond “Banana” Putra | EXP lane |
Ryan Nugraha “IYanZz” Tarigan | Jungle |
Deden Muhammad “Clayyy” Nurhasan | Midlane |
Muhammad “ToYy” Rizki | Gold lane |
Abdullah “Matsurugi” Azzam | Roam |
Rendy “Dyrennn” Syahputra | EXP lane |
EVOS Legends
EVOS Legends will enter the competition with their four core players, which include Darrel Jovanco “Tazz” Wijaya, Jabran Bagus “Branz” Wiloko, Vincentsius Ivan “Vaanstrong” Adrianto, and Muhammad Nur “Cr1te” Efandy.
Joining them are Kenley Nathaniel “Veldora” Zefanya and Erland “Douma” Saputra, who were promoted to the main team during the regular season of Season 12.
PLAYER | ROLE |
Kenley Nathaniel “Veldora” Zefanya | EXP lane |
Darrel Jovanco “Tazz” Wijaya | Jungle |
Muhammad Nur “Cr1te” Efandy | Midlane |
Jabran Bagus “Branz” Wiloko | Gold lane |
Vincentsius Ivan “Vaanstrong” Adrianto | Roam |
Erland “Douma” Saputra | Gold lane |
TheOhioBrothers
The team consists of their dominant NACT Fall 2023 lineup, and they have added Jared Evan “Wrath” Gillespie, who will serve as the team’s manager and substitute player.
Leading the team is Trung “SUPER SHARK” Vo, who has significant experience competing internationally, most notably during the M3 World Championship where his team secured a third-place finish.
PLAYER | ROLE |
Chris Amiel “Mielow” Enobio | EXP lane |
Carlos “bestplayer1” Ortega | Jungle |
SeongHun “Hoon” Jang | Midlane |
Ziameth-Jei “ZIA” Caluya | Gold lane |
Trung “SUPER SHARK” Vo | Roam |
Jared Evan “Wrath” Gillespie | Sub |
HomeBois
The Malaysian champions will feature their starting five from MPL MY Season 12, and they have added their analyst, Muhammad Saiful “Saiful” Bin Aujang, who will now play as a substitute midlaner.
PLAYER | ROLE |
Muhammad Irfan “Sepat” Bin Aujang | EXP lane |
Muhammad Nazhan “Chibii” Bin Mohd Nor | Jungle |
Rizky “Warlord” Agustian | Midlane |
Wahyu “Raizel” Saputra | Gold lane |
Mohamad Zul Hisham “Xorn” Bin Mohd Noor | Roam |
Muhammad Saiful “Saiful” Bin Aujang | Midlaner |
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See You Soon
The Cambodian powerhouse will field its usual MPL lineup with two Filipinos, Michael “MPPPP” Endino and Clarense “Kusey” Camilo, leading the charge.
Mon “RunTheKing” Phearun transitions to the role of the team’s substitute roamer after previously playing as a gold laner in MPL Cambodia.
PLAYER | ROLE |
Leng “Felix” Kimhak | EXP lane |
Michael “MPPPP” Endino | Jungle |
Sovan “RAA” Chanmakara | Midlane |
Clarense “Kusey” Camilo | Gold lane |
Sok “Boxi” Virea | Roam |
Mon “RunTheKing” Phearun | Roam |
Nova Esports
This marks the debut of Nova Esports in a Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tournament, with all of their players set to make their first appearance in the Land of Dawn.
PLAYER | ROLE |
ZiHao “Sadboy” Chen | EXP lane |
Hong “September” Yan | Jungle |
ZiRi “Ziri” Chen | Midlane |
JunLi “Guoguo” Zeng | Gold lane |
Ri “Mei” Zhou | Roam |
YuanBo “Vikor” Xu | EXP lane/Jungle |
ECHO
ECHO has maintained their starting five, except for Jankurt “KurtTzy” Matira, who will now serve as the substitute in the midlane to support Alston “Sanji” Pabico.
PLAYER | ROLE |
Sanford “Sanford” Vinuya | EXP lane |
Karl “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno | Jungle |
Alston “Sanji” Pabico | Midlane |
Benedict “Bennyqt” Gonzales | Gold lane |
Jay Pee “Jaypee” Dela Cruz | Roam |
Jankurt “KurtTzy” Matira | Midlane |
AP Bren
The MPL PH Season 12 champions will compete with their championship squad, which has not only clinched the MPL title but also secured victory in multiple international tournaments this year, including the IESF 2023 and the 32nd SEA Games.
PLAYER | ROLE |
David Charles “FlapTzy” Canon | EXP lane |
Michael Angelo “KyleTzy” Sayson | Jungle |
Angelo Kyle “Pheww” Arcangel | Midlane |
Marco “Super Marco” Requitiano | Gold lane |
Rowgien “Owgwen” Unigo | Roam |
Vincent “Pando” Unigo | EXP lane |
RSG PH
Jonard Cedrix “Demonkite” Caranto is set to make his return to the squad after a brief stint with RSG Malaysia last season.
The team continues to feature seasoned players like Nathanael “Nathzz” Estrologo, Dylan Aaron “Light” Catipon, and Eman “EMANN” Sangco, comprising the same lineup that secured victory in MSC 2022.
PLAYER | ROLE |
Nathanael “Nathzz” Estrologo | EXP lane |
Jonard Cedrix “Demonkite” Caranto | Jungle |
Arvie “Aqua” Calderon | Midlane |
Eman “EMANN” Sangco | Gold lane |
Dylan Aaron “Light” Catipon | Roam |
Kennt Anthony “Souuul” Baesa | Gold lane |
Blacklist International
Blacklist International will be fielding its second unit, under the leadership of veteran player Salic “Hadji” Imam. Additionally, the team’s MDL coach, Mark Jayson “Eson” Gerardo, will be the substitute for the team.
PLAYER | ROLE |
Kyle Dominic “Dominic.” Soto | EXP lane |
Ian Jakob “Rindo” Seguiran | Jungle |
Salic “Hadji” Imam | Midlane |
Lee Howard “Owl” Gonzales | Gold lane |
Kim “Kimpoy” Dela Cruz | Roam |
Mark Jayson “Eson” Gerardo | Midlane |
Team Falcons
The Saudi Arabian squad will be participating in the tournament with a diverse lineup featuring players from around the world. Filipinos Jaylord “Goodnight” Bacog and Patrick Lawrence “Lawtrick” Ciego will take on the roles of midlaner and gold laner, respectively.
MENA veterans Abdulaziz Helal “Hulk” Sulaimani and Mahmoud Mostafa Mahmoud “Lio” El-Sayed will also be part of the team, along with the addition of Jordanian player Ahmad Sameer Ibraheem “Super” Alzaglul.
PLAYER | ROLE |
Abdulaziz Helal “Hulk” Sulaimani | EXP lane |
Mahmoud Mostafa Mahmoud “Lio” El-Sayed | Jungle |
Jaylord “Goodnight” Bacog | Midlane |
Patrick Lawrence “Lawtrick” Ciego | Gold lane |
Ahmad Sameer Ibraheem “Super” Alzaglul | Roam |
Ramez El-Sayed “Ramez” Mohamed | Multirole |
Team Flash
The Singaporean champions have bolstered its ranks with new additions from Cambodia, including Mara “CHMA” Sour and Oudom “D7” Ty. In addition, TNC player John Vincent “Innocent” Susi will also be joining the team.
The MPL SG Season 6 grand final MVP, Jaymark Aaron Tomas “Hadess” Lazaro, will serve as a substitute in the tournament.
PLAYER | ROLE |
Adam “Adammir” Chong | EXP lane |
Mara “CHMA” Sour | Jungle |
Jay “Jayy” Chng Jun Wen | Midlane |
John Vincent Susi “Innocent” Banal | Gold lane |
Oudom “D7” Ty | Roam |
Jaymark Aaron Tomas “Hadess” Lazaro | Jungle |
MPLI 2023 is set to take place from November 15 to 19, with the playoffs scheduled for November 17 to 19 at the GBK Basketball Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Tickets are now available at KiosTix, the tournament’s official ticketing platform.
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