Dota2 Career every team, newest first
PlayTimeJan 22, 2026 – May 7, 20263 months
Talon EsportsOct 21, 2024 – Jul 31, 20259 months
TNC PredatorMay 22, 2024 – Jun 20241 month- Blacklist InternationalNov 24, 2022 – Nov 1, 202311 months
- T1Jan 18, 2021 – Oct 24, 202221 months
- Omega EsportsCoachNov 6, 2020 – Jan 18, 20212 months
- Geek FamSep 18, 2019 – Sep 4, 202012 months
5 earlier teams
- TNC PredatorJan 30, 2019 – Sep 13, 20197 months
- TNC PredatorInactiveDec 8, 2018 – Jan 30, 20192 months
- TNC PredatorAug 31, 2016 – Dec 8, 201827 months
- TNC Pro TeamApr 11, 2016 – Aug 19, 20164 months
MineskiMar 5, 2015 – Mar 27, 201613 months
Team history from Liquipedia.
Profile
- Real nameCarlo Carandang Palad
- BornSep 21, 199630 years old
- Twitchkukudota2 ↗stream channel
- RoleSupportPosition 4/5 · Captain
- LaneSupport
RankImmortal #155SE Asia leaderboard- Last 90 days274 games50% won
- Pro since2015
- Teams so far9
- Big titles4last: ESL One Summer 2021
Known for
Batrider
Centaur Warrunner
Queen of Pain
Kuku is live on Twitch · viewers
The player loads from Twitch only after you click "Watch here".Most played lately public games, last 90 days · 274 games · 50% won · % = win rate (OpenDota)
Mirana57 games · 63%
Winter Wyvern24 games · 67%
Nature's Prophet19 games · 37%
Undying19 games · 26%
Dark Seer18 games · 61%
Who is Kuku?
Kuku (real name Carlo Carandang Palad) is a professional Dota 2 player from the Philippines, 30 years old. Kuku is known as the support (position 4/5) and helps the cores and sets up fights. Kuku has also been a team captain. Kuku has no team right now: Kuku left PlayTime on May 7, 2026. Biggest titles: ESL One Summer 2021, Asia Pacific Predator League 2019 and China Top 2017. Kuku has won about $1.1M in prize money so far. In public matchmaking, Kuku is ranked Immortal, place 155 on Valve's SE Asia leaderboard.
Kuku's biggest results The big finishes Liquipedia lists, newest first
| Date | Place | Tournament | Team | Team prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2025 | 3rd | DreamLeague Season 26 Tier 1 | Talon Esports | $105,000 |
| Oct 15, 2021 | 7th - 8th | The International 2021 Premier | T1 | $1,000,500 |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 1st | ESL One Summer 2021 Tier 1 | T1 | $175,000 |
| Aug 21, 2019 | 9th - 12th | The International 2019 Premier | TNC Predator | $686,602 |
| Feb 17, 2019 | 1st | Asia Pacific Predator League 2019 Tier 2 | TNC Predator | $75,000 |
| Apr 6, 2018 | 4th | Dota 2 Asia Championships 2018 Premier | TNC Predator | $85,000 |
| Nov 23, 2017 | 1st | China Top 2017 Tier 2 | TNC Predator | $151,935 |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 9th - 12th | The International 2017 Premier | TNC Predator | $370,319 |
| Jan 15, 2017 | 1st | World Electronic Sports Games 2016 National | TNC Predator | $800,000 |
| Aug 11, 2016 | 7th - 8th | The International 2016 Premier | TNC Predator | $519,262 |
Signature heroes The heroes Kuku is known for (Liquipedia)
- Batrider
- Centaur Warrunner
- Queen of Pain
Kuku's rank Public matchmaking
Immortalplace 155 on Valve's SE Asia leaderboard
Kuku: questions fans ask
Does Kuku have a team?
Not right now. Kuku left PlayTime on May 7, 2026 and has not announced a new team yet.
What position does Kuku play?
Kuku is the support (position 4/5) and helps the cores and sets up fights.
How old is Kuku?
Kuku was born on September 21, 1996 and is 30 years old.
What rank is Kuku in Dota 2?
Kuku is Immortal, place 155 on Valve's SE Asia leaderboard in public matchmaking.
Where is Kuku from?
Kuku is from the Philippines.
How much prize money has Kuku won?
About $1.1M in total, according to Liquipedia.
Sources: Liquipedia: Kuku (CC BY-SA 3.0, team, role, history, results, checked Oct 11, 2026), OpenDota and Valve's leaderboards (rank, recent heroes). The head is drawn in our style, not a photo; flags from flag-icons (MIT). Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
