Dota2 Career every team, newest first
Xtreme GamingCoachMar 4, 2025 – Jul 30, 202617 months
LGD GamingCoachSep 16, 2020 – Sep 10, 202448 months- EHOMECoachMay 25, 2018 – Sep 16, 202028 months
- Big GodJan 2, 2018 – May 25, 20185 months
- Newbee BossJan 10, 2017 – Jan 2, 201812 months
- LGD.Forever YoungSep 17, 2016 – Jan 3, 20174 months
- LGD GamingSubAug 26, 2015 – Sep 17, 201613 months
5 earlier teams
- LGD GamingMar 8, 2015 – Aug 26, 20156 months
- Big GodDec 31, 2014 – Mar 8, 20152 months
- NewbeeFeb 23, 2014 – Jul 29, 20145 months
- LGD GamingAug 9, 2011 – Feb 19, 201430 months
- IG.ZAug 2, 2011 – Aug 9, 20111 month
Team history from Liquipedia.
Profile
- Real nameZhang Ning
- BornJan 11, 198937 years old
- RoleCoach
RankImmortalpublic matchmaking- Pro since2011
- Teams so far8
- Big titles4incl. The International 2014
Known for
Doom
Nature's Prophet
Beastmaster
Who is xiao8?
xiao8 (real name Zhang Ning) is a professional Dota 2 coach from China, 37 years old. xiao8 has no team right now: xiao8 left Xtreme Gaming on July 30, 2026. Biggest titles: The International 2014, OGA Dota PIT Invitational (2021) and OGA Dota PIT Season 5: China (2021). xiao8 has won about $1.9M in prize money so far. In public matchmaking, xiao8 is ranked Immortal.
xiao8's biggest results The big finishes Liquipedia lists, newest first
| Date | Place | Tournament | Team | Team prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2021 | 1st | OGA Dota PIT Invitational Tier 1 | LGD Gaming | $114,500 |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 2nd | ESL One Fall 2021 Tier 1 | LGD Gaming | $85,000 |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 1st | OGA Dota PIT Season 5: China Tier 2 | LGD Gaming | $62,500 |
| Aug 9, 2016 | 9th - 12th | The International 2016 Premier | LGD Gaming | $311,557 |
| Jun 11, 2016 | 4th | The Manila Major 2016 Premier | LGD Gaming | $255,000 |
| Aug 8, 2015 | 3rd | The International 2015 Premier | LGD Gaming | $2,211,554 |
| May 23, 2015 | 1st | i-League Season 3 Tier 1 | LGD Gaming | $214,184 |
| Feb 8, 2015 | 4th | Dota 2 Asia Championships 2015 Tier 1 | Big God | $214,026 |
| Jul 21, 2014 | 1st | The International 2014 Premier | Newbee | $5,025,029 |
| Sep 2, 2012 | 3rd | The International 2012 Premier | LGD Gaming | $150,000 |
Signature heroes The heroes xiao8 is known for (Liquipedia)
- Doom
- Nature's Prophet
- Beastmaster
xiao8's rank Public matchmaking
Immortal
We record the leaderboard place every day since Oct 6, 2026; a chart shows up here after a few days.
xiao8: questions fans ask
Does xiao8 have a team?
Not right now. xiao8 left Xtreme Gaming on July 30, 2026 and has not announced a new team yet.
How old is xiao8?
xiao8 was born on January 11, 1989 and is 37 years old.
What rank is xiao8 in Dota 2?
xiao8 is Immortal in public matchmaking.
Where is xiao8 from?
xiao8 is from China.
How much prize money has xiao8 won?
About $1.9M in total, according to Liquipedia.
Sources: Liquipedia: xiao8 (CC BY-SA 3.0, team, role, history, results, checked Oct 5, 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.
