Evil Geniuses

Evil Geniuses is North America's most celebrated esports organization and a global powerhouse, boasting over 215 championships to date. Founded in 1999 in Canada by Alexander "ottersareneat" Garfield, EG began as a StarCraft team before expanding into multiple titles over the decades. The organization has become synonymous with excellence in competitive gaming, fielding teams across various esports disciplines.

The VALORANT division of Evil Geniuses has been particularly successful, establishing itself as one of the premier teams in North America. EG's VALORANT journey began in January 2021 with a roster featuring Temperature, aleksandar, Osias, Clawdia, and potter as both player and later head coach. The team quickly made its mark on the competitive scene, participating in early tournaments like the Nerd Street Gamers Winter Championship and VALORANT Champions Tour events.

A major milestone came in August 2023 when Evil Geniuses won the VALORANT Champions tournament in Los Angeles, defeating Paper Rex 3-1 in the grand final. This victory made EG the first American organization to win Champions, cementing their status as global contenders and bringing home a $1,000,000 prize. The team's success continued with a second-place finish at VCT 2023: Masters Tokyo, where they fell to FNATIC in the finals.

Throughout their history, EG has featured numerous talented players including Demon1, Ethan, Apotheon, and more recently, Derrek, NaturE, supamen, and pho. The organization has maintained a reputation for developing and nurturing talent, with players like Derrek establishing themselves as elite-level performers in the North American scene. EG's coaching staff, led by potter and supported by assistants like pho and meco1e, has been instrumental in the team's strategic development and success.

As of 2025, Evil Geniuses continues to compete at the highest level of VALORANT, with a roster featuring players from across the Americas including C0M, supamen, bao, okeanos, and dgzin. The organization's commitment to excellence and their track record of success make them one of the most respected and feared teams in the VALORANT competitive landscape.