Levi retires

Levi has officially retired. Photo: GAM .

On the evening of November 18th, Levi (Do Duy Khanh) officially announced his retirement, ending his professional League of Legends career. He is the most accomplished jungler in the game's history, having been present in Vietnam for over 15 years. The player had 10 years of professional play, winning 10 VCS championships and a gold medal at the 31st SEA Games held in Hanoi .

He and GAM Esports also represented Vietnam in international tournaments such as MSI and Worlds. According to eSports Earning, this player earned over $150,000 in prize money from the tournaments he participated in.

Having competed professionally since 2015, Levi rose to prominence in the 2017 season when he joined Gigabyte Marines. In his very first season, he made a global impact with his top-tier performances using aggressive champions at All-Star 2016, MSI, and Worlds 2017. Levi's outstanding achievements, along with those of his teammates, led to Vietnam being separated into its own region, securing a direct ticket to international events.

This player also spent time abroad in 2018, participating in 100T in North America and JDG in China. However, this was a low point in his career as Levi himself did not leave any outstanding mark. From 2019, the player returned to Vietnam and captained GAM until his retirement.

Levi's final season was a huge disappointment. GAM Esports faced many difficulties competing overseas in the Asia- Pacific tournament. The team struggled in the early stages, managed to secure a spot at MSI, but then lost to PSG Talon, missing out on the opportunity to qualify for the World Championship.

On the other hand, Levi and his teammates have disappointed fans on numerous occasions. The team has consistently represented Vietnam at global events. However, their achievements have yet to surpass the milestone of 2017. GAM has never once reached the top 8 of the World Championship, frequently being eliminated in the qualifiers.

The gold medal at the 31st SEA Games is one of the highlights in Do Duy Khanh's career. Thanks to this achievement, he was awarded the title of National eSports Master.

Levi's retirement presents a challenge for GAM Esports in finding a replacement for the upcoming season. The team has just parted ways with their mid laner, ADC, and support. The transfer market also lacks many promising options to lead the gameplay of the 10-time VCS champions.

Previously, SofM (Le Quang Duy), the only Vietnamese player to have ever participated in the World Championship finals, also ended his individual career in China. He returned to Vietnam and took on the position of head coach of Vikings MGN Esports from 2024. Although there has been no official announcement, his professional esports career is practically over.