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EVOS Esports was founded in September 2016, with its first division in Dota 2, the result of the acquisition of the Zero Latitude team. The name “EVOS” itself is derived from the word “Evolution,” symbolizing the spirit of innovation and continuous adaptation in the world of esports.
During its early development, EVOS struggled with performance challenges. After several failures in small tournaments, they reorganized, recruiting veteran MLBB players like Donkey, Luminaire, and Wannn. This rebuilding paid off when they won MPL Indonesia Season 4 and Season 7 and became world champions at the 2019 M1 World Championship in Kuala Lumpur—making EVOS the first team to win a world title in MLBB, and the first team to win the Esports World Cup (EWC) for Free Fire, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Organizational Philosophy, Vision, and Culture
Built on the philosophy of “Greatness is EVOS” and slogans like “Roar of Victory” or “Roar Them All”, EVOS aims not only to win tournaments but to create a positive impact and space for growth for its players and community.
EVOS management is led by Co-Founder and CEO Ivan Yeo, along with teams like WHIM Management, which manages influencers and digital talent under the EVOS umbrella. ONE Esports Indonesia +8. Their vision is clear: to make esports a professional career choice for the younger generation, through gaming house facilities, psychological support, mental coaching, and personal branding development.
Game Division Structure and Featured Roster
EVOS has expanded into many gaming branches, with the following main divisions still active today:
1. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
EVOS Legends (formerly Glory/Holy) is the main MLBB team that has won MPL Indonesia Season 4 and Season 7, as well as winning the M1 World Championship 2019. This team is known to have star players such as Donkey, Rekt, Luminaire, Wannn, Clover, Antimage, and Ferxiic. Currently, the Evos Esports Roster is Alberttt (jugler), Kyy (Roamer), Regii (EXP Lane), and Depezett (Mid Lane).
EVOS Icons (MDL) is a young team developed by the EVOS academy, frequently winning MDL (such as MDL Season 7 in 2023), and producing players promoted to Legends like Ivann, Sutsujin, and Cr1te. The current MDL Season 10 roster is: Saykots (EXP Laner), Aleva (Roamer), Pekz (Mid Laner), Gann (Jungler).
2. Free Fire
The EVOS Divine division is a Free Fire talent pool that won the Free Fire World Cup 2019 and back-to-back FFIM championships. The successful Indonesian representative team is known for its aggressive performance and solid teamwork. The current roster includes players like Rasyah (FFWC 2025 MVP), AbaaaX, AimGOD, Reyyy, and Koceel—under the management of Street as head coach.
3. PUBG Mobile
The EVOS PUBG division has won the PMCO Fall Split Indonesia 2019, PMPL SEA Finals Season 2 (2020), and PMPL Indonesia Season 3 (2021), with players such as Vins, Rexy, Microboy, Donkey, and Liam
4. League of Legends: Wild Rift
EVOS also established a Vietnam-based Wild Rift division in early 2021. They participated in the SEA Icon Series Preseason and Spring Vietnam competitions with lineups such as G4, Hope, Divkid, Bie, and CBL.
The AOV division and others once existed, but now EVOS’ main focus is MLBB and FF, which are the anchors of their brand and achievements.
Brilliant Achievements at the Regional & Global Level
EVOS has won many prestigious titles:
- M1 World Championship 2019 (MLBB), as the first world champion and MVP, was held by one of their players
- MPL Indonesia Season 4 & 7, and MPL Invitational 4‑Nation Cup 2020 champion
- Free Fire World Cup 2019 and continued dominance in FFIM and the Free Fire World Series, including the most recent success at FFWC 2025 in Riyadh, where EVOS Divine won the championship with 170 points, and Rasyah was named tournament MVP with an additional prize of US$10,000 and a team prize of US$300,000.
- Division achievements such as Arena of Valor (ASL Seasons 1-3), PB runner-up (PBIWC 2019), VCS Spring 2018 champion, to IESF Bali World Esports 2022 achievements.
Talent and Community Development
EVOS actively supports beginners and communities:
- EVOS Fams Cup: an online tournament for amateurs and fans with the potential for promotion of talented players to the professional roster.
- The first and largest membership program in Southeast Asia, giving members exclusive access to merchandise and the opportunity to play in special EVOS Family Cup events. The limited-time package sold out within a week of launch, with over 20,000 early registrants.
- Academy & player development with professional training, recruitment of young talents, support from experienced coaches such as Bjorn Ong, and supporting facilities such as a gaming house, psychologists, as well as mental coaching and player branding.
- Community expansion through social media and robust content channels — leveraging influencers like Jess No Limit, Oura, Jonathan Liandi, and others to reach tens of millions of followers across multiple platforms, as well as informative and entertaining video content
Brands, Sponsors, and Regional Expansion
EVOS is not just a competitive team, but also a lifestyle and entertainment brand:
- They opened a physical store for official EVOS merchandise and jerseys, expanding their identity into a broader brand than just a gaming team.
- EVOS has expanded to Southeast Asian countries: opening branches in Thailand (EVOS Phoenix), Malaysia/Singapore, and trying collaborations in the Philippines as Nexplay EVOS until Season 11. Divisions such as EVOS Phoenix Thailand even won the Free Fire World Series 2021.
Logo Meaning & Visual Identity Evos Legends
The EVOS logo features a white tiger symbol enshrouded in a blue and white shield. Its symbolic meaning is:
- The white tiger represents courage, strength, toughness, and elegance as an apex predator.
- The shield symbolizes defense, loyalty, ethics, and integrity — affirming EVOS’ position as a professional organization that values fair play.
Long-Term Impact & Influence Team Evos Legends
EVOS has been a pioneer in the Indonesian and regional esports community:
> Becoming the most popular esports team in Southeast Asia, with millions of active followers on social media. In 2020, for example, they had around 6.4 million followers across various platforms.
> Providing a professional development framework and creative content that builds a positive image of esports as a viable career.
> Supporting a loyal and inventive fanbase community through content, community tournaments, memberships, and offline events such as the Campus Tour.
> Promoting the values of professionalism, collaboration, and industry integrity that not only make EVOS a winning team, but also a role model for modern esports organizations.
FAQ EVOS Esports
1. What is EVOS Esports?
EVOS Esports is a professional esports organization from Indonesia, founded in 2016. They compete in various games such as Mobile Legends, Free Fire, PUBG Mobile, and others. EVOS is known as one of the most successful esports teams in Southeast Asia.
2. When was EVOS Esports founded?
EVOS Esports was founded on September 1, 2016, by Ivan Yeo and his team. Its headquarters are in Jakarta, Indonesia, and it also has regional branches in Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.
3. Who is the founder of EVOS Esports?
EVOS’s primary co-founder is Ivan Yeo, who also served as CEO until early 2022 before stepping down due to health reasons.
