Dota2 Career every team, newest first
- TongFuSep 4, 2013 – Feb 10, 20145 months
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- Catastrophic Cruel MemoriesJan 14, 2011 – Aug 2, 20117 months
Team history from Liquipedia.
Profile
- Real nameChen Yao
- BornJun 14, 199036 years old
- RoleCarryPosition 1
- LaneSafe lane
RankImmortalpublic matchmaking- Last 90 days329 games50% won
- Pro since2011
- Teams so far4
- Big titles8incl. The International 2012
Known for
Morphling
Necrophos
Lone Druid
Most played lately public games, last 90 days · 329 games · 50% won · % = win rate (OpenDota)
Razor33 games · 48%
Juggernaut25 games · 52%
Lifestealer22 games · 50%
Night Stalker21 games · 57%
Sven20 games · 50%
Who is Zhou?
Zhou (real name Chen Yao) is a professional Dota 2 player from China, 36 years old. In the team, Zhou is the carry (position 1) and farms gold early and carries the team in the late game. Zhou plays for Old Boys. Biggest titles: The International 2012, Immortal Cup Season 1 (2025) and G-League Season 2 (2013). Zhou has won about $305K in prize money so far. In public matchmaking, Zhou is ranked Immortal.
Zhou's biggest results The big finishes Liquipedia lists, newest first
| Date | Place | Tournament | Team | Team prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2025 | 1st | Immortal Cup Season 1 Tier 3 | 四带二 | $43,514 |
| Sep 28, 2014 | 2nd | i-League Season 1 Tier 1 | Old Boys | $62,331 |
| Aug 10, 2013 | 5th - 6th | The International 2013 Premier | Invictus Gaming | $114,975 |
| Mar 9, 2013 | 1st | G-League Season 2 Tier 1 | Invictus Gaming | $32,209 |
| Dec 2, 2012 | 1st | World Cyber Games 2012 National | Invictus Gaming | $20,000 |
| Sep 14, 2012 | 1st | ACE Dota Pro-league 2012 Season 1 Tier 1 | Invictus Gaming | $31,594 |
| Sep 2, 2012 | 1st | The International 2012 Premier | Invictus Gaming | $1,000,000 |
| Aug 12, 2012 | 1st | G-League 2012 Season 1 Tier 1 | Invictus Gaming | $31,492 |
| Dec 4, 2011 | 1st | SMM Grand National Final 2011 Tier 1 | Invictus Gaming | $17,510 |
| Nov 14, 2010 | 1st | World DotA Championship 2010 Tier 1 | OK.Nirvana.cn | $15,079 |
Signature heroes The heroes Zhou is known for (Liquipedia)
- Morphling
- Necrophos
- Lone Druid
Zhou's rank Public matchmaking
Immortal
We record the leaderboard place every day since Oct 13, 2026; a chart shows up here after a few days.
Old Boys teammates
Zhou: questions fans ask
What team does Zhou play for?
Zhou plays for Old Boys.
What position does Zhou play?
Zhou is the carry (position 1) and farms gold early and carries the team in the late game.
How old is Zhou?
Zhou was born on June 14, 1990 and is 36 years old.
What rank is Zhou in Dota 2?
Zhou is Immortal in public matchmaking.
Where is Zhou from?
Zhou is from China.
How much prize money has Zhou won?
About $305K in total, according to Liquipedia.
Sources: Liquipedia: Zhou (CC BY-SA 3.0, team, role, history, results, checked Oct 12, 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.
