Career every team, newest first

  1. Tundra EsportsGeneral ManagerFeb 23, 2024 – Jan 17, 202511 months
  2. Team LiquidNov 3, 2021 – Nov 1, 202324 months
  3. Team SecretSep 11, 2018 – Nov 3, 202138 months
  4. OpTic GamingSep 26, 2017 – Sep 5, 201811 months
  5. The DireSep 5, 2017 – Sep 26, 20171 month
  6. Evil GeniusesSep 15, 2016 – Aug 30, 201711 months
  7. Evil GeniusesJun 13, 2016 – Aug 27, 20162 months
14 earlier teams
  1. KaipiMay 24, 2016 – Jun 13, 20161 month
  2. Evil GeniusesSubAug 30, 2015 – May 24, 20169 months
  3. Team SecretJan 6, 2015 – Aug 30, 20158 months
  4. Evil GeniusesFeb 21, 2014 – Jan 6, 201510 months
  5. SadBoysJan 31, 2014 – Feb 21, 20141 month
  6. Super Strong DinosaursNov 22, 2013 – Dec 23, 20131 month
  7. Stay Free2013 – Nov 22, 20135 months
  8. Team USA (HoN Team)Jul 16, 2013 – Oct 25, 20133 months
  9. Ex-Trademark eSports2013 – Jun 24, 20131 month
  10. Trademark eSportsSep 5, 2012 – 201310 months
  11. It's Gosu eSports2012 – 20121 month
  12. Team DecertoSub2012 – 20121 month
  13. BlackfadeFeb 22, 2012 – 20124 months
  14. Pokémon Crew2011 – today184 months

Team history from Liquipedia.

Profile

  • Real nameLudwig Eric Wåhlberg
  • BornAug 5, 199729 years old
  • Twitchzai ↗stream channel
  • RoleOfflanerPosition 3
  • LaneOff lane
  • RankImmortalpublic matchmaking
  • Pro since2013
  • Teams so far17
  • Big titles4incl. DreamLeague Season 13 and MDL Disneyland® Paris Major

Known for

  • Enigma
  • Batrider
  • Dark Seer

Who is zai?

zai (real name Ludwig Eric Wåhlberg) is a professional Dota 2 player from Sweden, 29 years old. In the team, zai is the offlaner (position 3) and fights in the hard lane as the tough frontliner. Biggest titles: DreamLeague Season 13 (2020), MDL Disneyland® Paris Major (2019) and The Chongqing Major (2019). zai has won about $4.3M in prize money so far. In public matchmaking, zai is ranked Immortal.

zai's biggest results The big finishes Liquipedia lists, newest first

DatePlaceTournamentTeamTeam prize
Jul 30, 20232ndRiyadh Masters 2023 Tier 1Team Liquid$2,500,000
Oct 30, 20223rdThe International 2022 PremierTeam Liquid$1,703,810
Oct 17, 20213rdThe International 2021 PremierTeam Secret$3,601,600
Sep 6, 20201stOMEGA League: Europe Immortal Division Tier 1Team Secret$200,000
Jan 26, 20201stDreamLeague Season 13 PremierTeam Secret$300,000
Aug 24, 20194thThe International 2019 PremierTeam Secret$2,059,804
May 12, 20191stMDL Disneyland® Paris Major PremierTeam Secret$350,000
Jan 27, 20191stThe Chongqing Major PremierTeam Secret$350,000
Aug 13, 20163rdThe International 2016 PremierEvil Geniuses$2,180,898
Jul 21, 20143rdThe International 2014 PremierEvil Geniuses$1,037,778

Signature heroes The heroes zai is known for (Liquipedia)

  • Enigma
  • Batrider
  • Dark Seer

zai's rank Public matchmaking

Immortal

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Latest news on zai

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zai: questions fans ask

What position does zai play?

zai is the offlaner (position 3) and fights in the hard lane as the tough frontliner.

How old is zai?

zai was born on August 5, 1997 and is 29 years old.

What rank is zai in Dota 2?

zai is Immortal in public matchmaking.

Where is zai from?

zai is from Sweden.

How much prize money has zai won?

About $4.3M in total, according to Liquipedia.

Sources: Liquipedia: zai (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.