Dota2 Career every team, newest first
Vici GamingCoachMar 28, 2026 – Aug 16, 20265 months- Team TideboundCoachOct 23, 2025 – Dec 24, 20252 months
- EHOMECoachSep 16, 2020 – Feb 23, 20215 months
- PSG.LGDCoachMar 27, 2019 – Sep 16, 202018 months
- Team RootSep 11, 2018 – Mar 27, 20196 months
- LGD.Forever YoungFeb 4, 2018 – Sep 11, 20187 months
LGD GamingInactiveJan 1, 2018 – Feb 4, 20181 month
6 earlier teams
- LGD GamingJan 5, 2017 – Jan 1, 201812 months
- LGD.Forever YoungSep 17, 2016 – Jan 5, 20174 months
- CDEC GamingMar 20, 2016 – Aug 29, 20165 months
- LGD GamingSubAug 26, 2015 – Mar 20, 20167 months
- LGD GamingAug 9, 2011 – Aug 26, 201549 months
- Online Kingdom2011 – Aug 9, 20111 month
Team history from Liquipedia.
Profile
- Real nameYao Zhengzheng
- BornDec 23, 199035 years old
- RoleCoach
RankImmortalpublic matchmaking- Last 90 days99 games51% won
- Pro since2011
- Teams so far9
- Big titles5last: Mars Dota 2 League 2017
Known for
Dark Seer
Clockwerk
Magnus
Most played lately public games, last 90 days · 99 games · 51% won · % = win rate (OpenDota)
Io45 games · 38%
Puck12 games · 42%
Pangolier9 games · 56%
Timbersaw7 games · 71%
Earthshaker4 games · 75%
Who is Yao?
Yao (real name Yao Zhengzheng) is a professional Dota 2 coach from China, 35 years old. Yao has no team right now: Yao left Vici Gaming on August 16, 2026. Biggest titles: Mars Dota 2 League 2017, i-League Season 3 (2015) and i-League Season 2 (2015). Yao has won about $1.2M in prize money so far. In public matchmaking, Yao is ranked Immortal.
Yao's biggest results The big finishes Liquipedia lists, newest first
| Date | Place | Tournament | Team | Team prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2017 | 4th | The International 2017 Premier | LGD Gaming | $1,728,154 |
| Jul 9, 2017 | 1st | Mars Dota 2 League 2017 Tier 1 | LGD Gaming | $112,500 |
| Dec 9, 2016 | 5th - 8th | The Boston Major 2016 Premier | LGD.Forever Young | $125,000 |
| 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 |
| Jan 10, 2015 | 1st | i-League Season 2 Tier 1 | LGD Gaming | $64,654 |
| Jul 20, 2014 | 5th - 6th | The International 2014 Premier | LGD Gaming | $655,439 |
| Jan 8, 2014 | 1st | Dota 2 League Season 4 Tier 1 | LGD Gaming | $25,000 |
| Nov 18, 2012 | 1st | G-1 Champions League Season 4 Tier 1 | LGD Gaming | $28,923 |
| Sep 2, 2012 | 3rd | The International 2012 Premier | LGD Gaming | $150,000 |
Signature heroes The heroes Yao is known for (Liquipedia)
- Dark Seer
- Clockwerk
- Magnus
Yao'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.
Yao: questions fans ask
Does Yao have a team?
Not right now. Yao left Vici Gaming on August 16, 2026 and has not announced a new team yet.
How old is Yao?
Yao was born on December 23, 1990 and is 35 years old.
What rank is Yao in Dota 2?
Yao is Immortal in public matchmaking.
Where is Yao from?
Yao is from China.
How much prize money has Yao won?
About $1.2M in total, according to Liquipedia.
Sources: Liquipedia: Yao (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.
