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| Org Location | Vietnam |
| Team Location | Vietnam |
| Region | APAC Asia Pacific |
| Head Coach | Huỳnh Yuna Văn Tân |
| Sponsor | Saigon Futures The Hunter Group SteelSeries HG Media BIDV Volkswagen |
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Team Whales is a Vietnamese esports organization.
History[]
Timeline[]
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- May 12,
Luxury Esports' VCS spot is transferred to 
Team Whales in the GCD.[1]
Coated,
Nagiya,
Killerqueen,
Blazes,
Arrietty,
Vit,
CBL, Yami (General Manager), and Calm (Trainee Coach) are added to the GCD.[1]
Coated,
Killerqueen,
Blazes,
Vit, and
CBL's contracts are updated in the GCD, expiring on 21 November 2022.
Nagiya's contract is updated in the GCD, expiring on 20 November 2023.
Arrietty's contract is updated in the GCD, expiring on 18 November 2024.[1]e
- May 29,
Coated and
Blazes are removed from the GCD.[2]e
- June 8,
Vit is removed from the GCD.[3]e
- June 12, Raze (Head Coach) joins.[4]
e
- June 15,
Glory joins.[5]e
- June 21, Calm (Trainee Coach to Sub/Top)'s position is changed in the GCD.[6]
Glory's contract is updated in the GCD, expiring on 20 November 2023. Raze (Coach)'s contract is updated in the GCD, expiring on 18 November 2024.[6]e
- July 6, Yuna (Coach) joins.[7]
e
- July 29,
Vit joins.[8]
Vit's contract is updated in the GCD, expiring on 20 November 2023. Yuna (Coach)'s contract is updated in the GCD, expiring on 18 November 2024.[9]e
- November 10,
Arrietty leaves.[10]e
- November 19, Ciel (Data Manager,Coach) joins.[11]
e
- December 8, Yuna (Coach to Head Coach) changes position. Raze (Head Coach) leaves.[12]
e
- December 18,
Bie joins.[13]e
- December 25,
Ouzi joins.[14]e
- January 17, Means (Coach) joins.[15]
e
- February 16,
Harky joins.
Ouzi becomes inactive.
Calm leaves.[16]e
- February 20,
Nagiya and
Killerqueen's contracts are updated in the GCD, expiring on 18 November 2024.
Harky,
Means, Yuna (Head Coach), and Ciel (Coach)'s contracts are updated in the GCD, expiring on 17 November 2025.
Bie and
CBL's contracts are updated in the GCD, expiring on 20 November 2023. Yami (Manager)'s contract is updated in the GCD, expiring on 16 November 2026.[17]e
- February 27,
TLong joins.[18]e
- May 11,
Ouzi leaves.[19]e
- May 14,
TLong leaves.[20]e
- May 17,
Killerqueen leaves.[21]e
- May 20,
BeanJ joins.[22]e
- May 25,
Artemis joins.[23]e
- May 28,
Team Whales announces their youth team 
Baby Whales.[24]e
- May 30,
Harky leaves for academy roster.[25]e
- June 16, Nagiya renames to Sparda.[26]
e
- June 26,
Sparda,
BeanJ,
Gloryy,
Vit, and
CBL's contracts are updated in the GCD, expiring on 17 November 2025.[27]e
- October 10, SofM (Mentor Coach) joins until the end of Worlds 2023.[28]
e
- October 15, SofM (Mentor Coach) leaves.
e
- December 8,
Vit and
CBL leave for academy roster.[29]e
- December 13,
Harky rejoins as substitute from academy roster.[30]e
- December 17,
Darkrai joins as substitute from academy roster.[31]e
- December 22,
Artemis and
Bie's contracts are extended.[32]e
- January 2,
Artemis and
Bie's contracts are updated in the GCD, expiring on 18 November 2024.
Darkrai's contract is updated in the GCD, expiring on 17 November 2025.[33]e
- January 4, Tony (Marketing Director) joins.[34]
e
- January 12, Darkrai renames to Mahito.[35]
CBL rejoins as substitute.[36]e
- March 27,
BeanJ and
Gloryy receive a indefinite suspension from all Riot-affiliated tournaments following the 2024 VCS match-fixing investigations.[37]
BeanJ and
Gloryy leave.[38]e
- April 1,
Killerqueen and
Optimus join.
TLong rejoins as substitute.
Vit joins as substitute from academy roster.[39][40]
Killerqueen,
Optimus,
TLong, and
Vit's contracts are updated in the GCD, expiring on 18 November 2024.[41]e
- May 7,
Sparda leaves.[42]e
- May 8,
Hasmed joins.[43]e
- May 9,
Bie leaves.[44]e
- May 18,
Hieu3 joins.[45]e
- May 20, Ren (Head of Esports) joins. Ciel (Data Manager/Coach to Head Coach) changes position.[46]
e
- May 21, Yuna (Head Coach) leaves.[47]
e
- June 11,
Kazuto,
Claws, and
RonOP are added to the GCD.
Hieu3 is moved to substitute in the GCD.
Killerqueen,
Optimus,
TLong,
Harky,
Vit,
CBL, and
Mahito are removed from the GCD.[48]
Hasmed and
RonOP's contracts are updated in the GCD, expiring on 17 November 2025.
Kazuto and
Claws' contracts are updated in the GCD, expiring on 16 November 2026.[48]e
- June 13, Ren (Head of Esports) leaves.[49]
e
- June 15, Allain (Chief Operations Officer) leaves.[50]
e
- June 17,
RonOP's joining is confirmed.[51]e
- June 19, CptBeemo (Manager) is added to the GCD.[52]
e
- June 23,
Optimus is added to the GCD as substitute.[53]
Optimus' contract is updated in the GCD, expiring on 18 November 2024.[53]e
- July 7, Optimus renames to C7N.[54]
e
- July 14,
Sounda and
Dove join.[55]
Sounda and
Dove's contracts are updated in the GCD, expiring on 18 November 2024.[56]e
- July 17,
C7N is removed from the GCD.[57]e
- July 22,
SiuLoong is added to the main roster in the GCD.[58]
SiuLoong's contract is updated in the GCD, expiring on 18 November 2024.[58]e
- August 29,
Kazuto,
RonOP, and
SiuLoong leave for academy roster.[59]e
- October 31, Team changes region from
VN
Vietnam toAPAC
Asia Pacific due to Riot reorganizing the regions. Artemis changes residency fromVN
Vietnam toAPAC
Asia Pacific. Ciel changes residency fromVN
Vietnam toAPAC
Asia Pacific. Claws changes residency fromVN
Vietnam toAPAC
Asia Pacific. Hasmed changes residency fromVN
Vietnam toAPAC
Asia Pacific. Hieu3 changes residency fromVN
Vietnam toAPAC
Asia Pacific. Means changes residency fromVN
Vietnam toAPAC
Asia Pacific.e
- November 2, Team is selected as a guest team for the LCP 2025 season.[60]
e
- November 3,
Artemis leaves.[61]e
- November 21,
Hasmed leaves.[62]e
Player Roster[]
Active[]
- Contract Expiration Notice: To prevent over-reporting of changes, we are keeping players with expired contracts listed here until either (a) an announcement is made from the player or the team about their departure; (b) the player joins another team; or (c) the 2025 season begins & the player is not re-added to the GCD, whichever happens first.
Dates:Approx|Exact
| Player | Name | Role | Contract Ends | Joined | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KR | Sounda | Kong In-hyuk (공인혁) | Jungler | 2024-11-18 | Jul 20242024-07-14 | |
APAC | Claws | Cao Nhựt Vi | Mid Laner | 2026-11-16 | Jun 20242024-06-11 | |
KR | Dove | Kim Jae-yeon (김재연) | Mid Laner | 2024-11-18 | Jul 20242024-07-14 | |
APAC | Hieu3 | Ngô Minh Hiếu | Sub/Sup | May 20242024-05-18 |
Former[]
Players are shown for the entire duration of their tenure on the team, with the role and substitute/trainee status they had upon their departure.
Dates:Approx|Exact
| Player | Name | Role | Joined | Left | Next Team | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
APAC | Hasmed | Lâm Huỳnh Gia Huy | Top Laner | May 20242024-05-08 | Nov 20242024-11-21 | None | |
APAC | Artemis | Trần Quốc Hưng | Bot Laner | May 20232023-05-25 | Nov 20242024-11-03 |  GAM | |
VN | Kazuto | Đỗ Minh Thuận | Jungler | Jun 20242024-06-11 | Aug 20242024-08-29 |  BW | |
VN | RonOP | Lê Thiên Hàn | Support | Jun 20242024-06-11 | Aug 20242024-08-29 | BW | |
VN | SiuLoong | Nguyễn Hoàng Lam | Sub/Sup | Jul 20242024-07-22 | Aug 20242024-08-29 | BW | |
VN | C7N | Trần Văn Cường | Sub/Mid | Jun 20242024-06-23 | Jul 20242024-07-17 | None | |
VN | Killerqueen | Lê Lưu Bách Đạt (黎刘百達) | Jungler | Apr 20242024-04-01 | Jun 20242024-06-11 |  VKE | |
VN | Optimus | Trần Văn Cường | Mid Laner | Apr 20242024-04-01 | Jun 20242024-06-11 |  TW | |
VN | TLong | Đặng Thành Long | Sub/Mid | Apr 20242024-04-01 | Jun 20242024-06-11 | None | |
VN | Harky | Nguyễn Văn Hữu | Sub/Bot | Dec 20232023-12-13 | Jun 20242024-06-11 | BW | |
VN | Vit | Lê Hoài An | Sub/Bot | Apr 20242024-04-01 | Jun 20242024-06-11 | None | |
VN | CBL | Nguyễn Võ Thành Luân | Sub/Sup | Jan 20242024-01-12 | Jun 20242024-06-11 |  Retired | |
VN | Mahito | Nguyễn Hoàng Lam | Sub/Sup | Dec 20232023-12-17 | Jun 20242024-06-11 | BW | |
VN | Bie | Trần Đức Hiếu | Support | Dec 20222022-12-18 | May 20242024-05-09 | VKE | |
VN | Sparda | Nguyễn Võ Anh Hoàng | Top Laner | May 20222022-05-12 | May 20242024-05-07 |  MBE | |
VN | BeanJ | Trần Văn Chính | Jungler | May 20232023-05-20 | Mar 20242024-03-27 | Retired | |
VN | Gloryy | Lê Ngọc Vinh | Mid Laner | Jun 20222022-06-15 | Mar 20242024-03-27 | Retired | |
VN | Vit | Lê Hoài An | Bot Laner | Jul 20222022-07-29 | Dec 20232023-12-08 | BW | |
VN | CBL | Nguyễn Võ Thành Luân | Support | May 20222022-05-12 | Dec 20232023-12-08 | BW | |
VN | Harky | Nguyễn Văn Hữu | Bot Laner | Feb 20232023-02-16 | May 20232023-05-30 | BW | |
VN | Killerqueen | Lê Lưu Bách Đạt (黎刘百達) | Jungler | May 20222022-05-12 | May 20232023-05-17 | TW | |
VN | TLong | Đặng Thành Long | Mid Laner | Feb 20232023-02-27 | May 20232023-05-14 | TW | |
VN | Ouzi | Lại Trọng Việt | Bot Laner (+) (–) Inactive | Dec 20222022-12-25 | May 20232023-05-11 |  TF | |
VN | Calm | Đinh Trọng Quyết | Sub/Top | Jun 20222022-06-21 | Feb 20232023-02-16 | BW | |
VN | Arrietty | Nguyễn Phước Nghĩa | Bot Laner | May 20222022-05-12 | Nov 20222022-11-10 | Retired | |
VN | Vit | Lê Hoài An | Bot Laner | May 20222022-05-12 | Jun 20222022-06-08 | TW | |
VN | Coated | Đinh Văn Tráng | Top Laner | May 20222022-05-12 | May 20222022-05-29 |  GE | |
VN | Blazes | Đỗ Đình Sang | Mid Laner | May 20222022-05-12 | May 20222022-05-29 | GE |
Player League Participation[]
Organization[]
Current[]
| C | ID | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony | Nguyễn Phúc Toại | Chief Executive Officer | |
| Luan Igor | Nguyễn Minh Luân | Head of Media | |
| CptBeemo | Lưu Đức Tâm | Manager | |
| iCy | Mai Trọng Nghĩa | Assistant Manager | |
| Ciel | Trần Tiến Thịnh | Head Coach | |
| Means | Trịnh Thành Nghĩa | Coach | |
| DVC8D | Dương Anh Vũ | Editor | |
| Larkia | Nguyễn Hoàng Thông | Graphic Designer | |
| Jenny | Quách Hồng Nhung | Korean Translator | |
| Nana | Đặng Tiểu Bình | Event & Show Host |
Former[]
| C | ID | Name | Position | Next Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allain | Trần Trọng Huấn | Chief Operations Officer | None | |
| Ren | Nguyễn Văn Trọng | Head of Esports | None | |
| Yuna | Huỳnh Văn Tân | Head Coach | None | |
| PDra | Dương Hoàng Phi Long | Content Creator | None | |
| Redamancy | Đỗ Ngọc Yến Nhi | Content Creator | None | |
| SofM | Lê Quang Duy | Mentor Coach |  Vikings Esports
| |
| Raze | Nguyễn Kỳ Vương | Head Coach |  CERBERUS Esports
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Tournaments[]
This table shows up to the 10 most recent results. For complete results, click here.
| Team Whales Tournament Results - Show Prize as (Local • USD • Euros) | |||||
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| Date | Pl | Prize | Event | Last Result | Roster |
| 2024-08-17 | 3 | ₫242,000,000₫242,000,000₫242,000,000 | VCS 2024 Summer Playoffs | 0 : 3 | Hasmed, Sounda, Dove, Artemis, Hieu3, SiuLoong, Ciel, Means |
| 2024-08-04 | 4 | VCS 2024 Summer | 4 - 8 | Hasmed, Kazuto, Sounda, Claws, Optimus, Dove, Artemis, RonOP, Hieu3, Ciel, Means | |
| 2024-04-05 | 4 | ₫193,000,000₫193,000,000₫193,000,000 | VCS 2024 Spring Playoffs | 1 : 3 | Sparda, Killerqueen, Optimus, Artemis, Bie, Yuna, Ciel, Means |
| 2024-03-10 | 3 | VCS 2024 Spring | 8 - 4 | Sparda, BeanJ, Gloryy, Artemis, Harky, Bie, Yuna, Means, Ciel | |
| 2023-10-15 | 17 - 18 | $38,937.50$ 38,937.5$38,937.50 | Worlds 2023 | 1 : 3 | Sparda, BeanJ, Gloryy, Artemis, Bie, Yuna, Ciel |
| 2023-09-09 | 2 | ₫200,000,000$ 8,591.92€ 8,014.34 | VCS 2023 Summer Playoffs | 1 : 3 | Sparda, BeanJ, Gloryy, Artemis, Bie, CBL, Ciel, Yuna |
| 2023-08-06 | 2 | VCS 2023 Summer | 8 - 4 | Sparda, BeanJ, Gloryy, Artemis, Vit, Bie, Ciel, Yuna | |
| 2023-04-16 | 4 | ₫125,000,000$ 5,369.95€ 5,008.96 | VCS 2023 Spring Playoffs | 2 : 3 | Nagiya, Killerqueen, Glory2, Vit, Bie, Yuna, Ciel |
| 2023-04-10 | 2 | VCS 2023 Spring | 9 - 5 | Nagiya, Killerqueen, Glory2, Vit, Harky, Bie, CBL, Yuna, Ciel | |
| 2022-08-21 | 5 | VCS 2022 Summer | 7 - 7 | Nagiya, Killerqueen, Gloryy, Arrietty, CBL, Raze | |
| Total Prize: VND 760,000,000 • USD 38,938 | |||||
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Logos[]
Old Logo (- Dec 2022)
