Kanga Esports

Kanga Esports is an Australian esports organisation based in Melbourne and Sydney. It currently has teams competing in League of Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Brawlhalla, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It previously had teams competing in Paladins, Rainbow Six Siege, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Tekken, Street Fighter, Fortnite, Overwatch, and Valorant.

Kanga Esports
Logo of Kanga Esports, featuring a stylised black-and-orange kangaroo head
Founded30 January 2017 (2017-01-30)
Based inMelbourne and Sydney
LocationAustralia
Owners
  • Hayden "Haydz" Shiels
  • Brad "Gum" Da Silva
General managerVash "Perzn" Memar
Divisions
SubsidiariesLegacy
Websitewww.kangaesports.com

Originally founded as a professional Paladins team in 2017, Kanga Esports saw major international success in the competitive Paladins scene before branching out into other games. The organisation's founder, Hayden "Haydz" Shiels, began his esports career as a professional Paladins player in 2016 before becoming a coach in 2018.

League of Legends

Kanga Esports acquired Legacy Esports and its LCO spot from the Adelaide Football Club on 21 November 2021.[1][2][3][4] The LCO (short for League of Legends Circuit Oceania) is the top level of professional League of Legends in Oceania; Legacy Esports had been a long-time member of the LCO and its predecessor, the OPL (Oceanic Pro League). Legacy Esports qualified for the prestigious League of Legends World Championship in 2020,[5] placing 17th to 18th out of 24 teams.

Current roster
Kanga Esports League of Legends roster
PlayersCoaches
Role Handle Name Nationality
Top 1Blue Eum, Juhyeok Australia
Jungle Meifan Zou, Bryce Australia
Mid fighto Botov, Dmitry Russia
Bot Hoopa Phu, Mong Dai Vietnam
Support Shinki Ngo, Brendan Australia
Top papryze Substitute player Francis, Daniel Australia
Jungle JuJo Substitute player Trecate, Julian Australia
Head coach

Eliot "Eagz" Eagle

Legend:
  • (I) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • Substitute player Substitute
  • Injured Injury / Illness
  

Roster updated 16 January 2023.

Paladins

Professional Paladins player Hayden "Haydz" Shiels founded Kanga Esports in 2017. The team made several top finishes throughout its history and qualified for the Paladins World Championship in 2018,[6] 2019,[7][8] and 2020. Kanga Esports was a member of the Paladins Premier League.[9]

Notable achievements
Placement Event
3rd–4th DreamHack Valencia 2017
3rd–4th Paladin Masters Spring 2017
7th–8th Paladins World Championship 2018
5th–8th Paladins World Championship 2019
2nd Paladins World Championship 2020 Placement Tournament
5th–8th Paladins World Championship 2020

Fighting games

Kanga Esports sponsors Super Smash Bros. Ultimate player Jdizzle, who as of November 2021 is ranked as Oceania's number one player.

Kanga Esports has also sponsored several of Oceania's top Brawlhalla players. Kylar Alice, who as of November 2021 is ranked as Oceania's number one player for both 1v1's and 2v2's, was previously sponsored by Kanga Esports. Kylar Alice's previous duo partner, Rite, and a current contender for number one, Doggo, are currently sponsored by Kanga Esports.

Organisation

Kanga Esports previously had a training facility and gaming house in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.[10]

References
  1. Šimić, Ivan (22 November 2021). "Kanga Esports acquires Legacy Esports from Adelaide FC". Esports Insider. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  2. Scott, Ben (22 November 2021). "Kanga Esports acquire Legacy Esports and enter LCO". HTT News. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  3. Mason (22 November 2021). "Kanga Esports acquires Legacy Esports from the Adelaide FC". Game News 24. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  4. Tejada, Juan Antonio (24 November 2021). "Esports Bureau: Kanga Esports adquiere Legacy Esports de Aldelaide FC". Esports Bureau (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  5. Turner, Natalie (13 October 2020). "Preparing for Worlds 2020 with Legacy Esports". Game On Australia. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  6. Hollingsworth, David (15 November 2018). "Here's what's going down at the Hi-Rez Expo this week". Esports Insider. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  7. Fitch, Adam (15 November 2019). "Hi-Rez Expo 2019 is Hi-Rez Studios' most stacked event yet". Esports Insider. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  8. Michael, Cale (16 November 2018). "The best Paladins players are ready to compete at DreamHack Atlanta". Dot Esports. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  9. Murray, Trent (18 January 2019). "Hi-Rez Confirms Teams for Paladins and SMITE Pro Leagues". The Esports Observer. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  10. Kanga Esports Gaming House Tour! (YouTube). Atlanta, United States: Kanga Esports. 23 April 2019. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
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