All Valorant Champions winners: The making of Valorant legends

Updated on August 25, 9:20 p.m. (GMT+8): Added the latest team that won Valorant Champions.

All Valorant Champions winners have etched their names in esports history.

The Valorant Champions tournament is the ultimate showdown, where the world’s best teams converge to battle for supremacy.

The prestigious annual event crowns the world champion, a testimony to their skill and validation of their prowess.

Let’s journey through time to celebrate these triumphant teams, standout players, and the enduring legacies they’ve built within the Valorant.

All Valorant Champions winners

Acend are the first-ever Valorant Champions

Acend’s Valorant Champions 2021 roster

• Santeri “BONECOLD” Sassi
• Mehmet “cNed” İpek
• Vladyslav “Kiles” Shvets
• Patryk “starxo” Kopczynski
• Aleksander “zeek” Zygmunt
• Laurynas “Nbs” Kisielius (coach)
• Milan “Milan” Mei (coach)

Acend, a European powerhouse, conquered the title of the inaugural Valorant Champions. After a grueling year of competition in the VCT, they defeated CIS rivals Gambit Esports in a thrilling grand final.

The 2021 Champions final was a rollercoaster of emotions, featuring intense rallies, dominant performances, and a nail-biting overtime round.

In a breathtaking best-of-five series, Acend ultimately prevailed with a 3-2 scoreline, solidifying their status as the world’s best Valorant team.

This monumental victory earned them the coveted Valorant Champions trophy and the grand prize of $350,000.

For more details on Acend’s journey to victory, read our full article here.

LOUD conquered the Valorant world in Champs 2022 victory

LOUD’s Valorant Champions 2022 roster

• Bryan “pANcada” Luna
• Gustavo “Sacy” Rossi
• Matias “Saadhak” Delipetro
• Erick “aspas” Santos
• Felipe “Less” Basso
• Matheus “bzkA” Tarasconi (coach)

The 2022 Valorant Champions tournament showcased intense rivalry between two regional powerhouses: LOUD from Brazil and OpTic Gaming from North America.

Throughout the year, these top-tier teams clashed multiple times, building a heated competition that culminated on the grandest stage.

In a thrilling best-of-five series, LOUD defeated OpTic Gaming 3-1 to claim the coveted Valorant Champions title. The Brazilian squad showcased exceptional resilience, winning two crucial maps that extended into overtime.

LOUD secured a substantial prize of $300,000 and the prestigious Valorant Champions trophy.

For an in-depth look at LOUD’s journey to victory, read our full article here.

Evil Geniuses pull off the impossible with Valorant Champions 2023 triumph

Evil Geniuses’ Valorant Champions 2023 roster

• Kelden “Boostio” Pupello
• Ethan “Ethan” Arnold
• Alexander “jawgemo” Mor
• Corbin “C0M” Lee
• Max “Demon1” Mazanov
• Christine “potter” Chi (coach)
• Anthony “Zikz” Gray (coach)

In one of the most improbable runs in esports history, Evil Geniuses ascended from the depths of the VCT 2023 season to conquer the world stage as Valorant Champions.

EG faced an uphill battle for redemption after a disappointing performance at VCT LOCK//IN and a disastrous start to the VCT Americas League.

The addition of Max “Demon1” rookie sensation Mazanov proved to be a game-changer, revitalizing the team and propelling them towards an extraordinary journey.

The North American squad triumphed over adversity, avenging their earlier loss to Paper Rex in a thrilling grand final. EG secured victory against the Pacific powerhouse with a 3-1 series win and the grand prize of US$1 million.

To read more about Evil Geniuses’ path to victory, check out our full article here.

Edward Gaming makes history in their epic Valorant Champions 2024 run

Edward Gaming’s Valorant Champions 2024 roster

• Zheng “ZmjjKK” Yongkang
• Zhang “Smoggy” Zhao
• Hsieh “S1Mon” Meng-hsun
• Wan “CHICHOO” Shunzhi
• Wang “nobody” Senxu (In-game leader)
• Tang “Muggle” Shijun (Head coach)
• Guo “Haodong” Haodong (Substitute)

Edward Gaming (EDG) etched their name in history with a stunning 3-2 victory over Team Heretics at the Valorant Champions 2024 in Seoul, South Korea, clinching their first-ever international LAN trophy for China.

This monumental win was more than just a triumph for EDG; it marked a significant milestone for China’s burgeoning presence in the global Valorant scene.

Zheng “ZmjjKK” Yongkang, the standout star of the tournament, earned the prestigious MVP title at Valorant Champions 2024, a new award introduced by Riot Games this year.

His performance in the grand finals was nothing short of remarkable, breaking the record for total kills in a five-game series with a staggering 111 kills. ZmjjKK’s contribution was crucial to securing the victory, solidifying his reputation as one of Valorant’s elite players.

Edward Gaming’s victory not only crowned them champions but also symbolized a new era for Chinese Valorant, one where they were no longer challengers but true contenders on the world stage.

To read more about the records EDG broke, read our full article here.

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