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Serral

Finnish Professional Gamer

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Team

ENCE eSports

DOB

March 22, 1998

Height / Weight

180 cm (5 ft 11 in) / 70 kg (154 lbs)

Achievements

4x WCS Circuit champion

Summary

Serral is a Finnish professional esports player, born on March 22, 1998, in Joensuu, Finland. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest StarCraft II players of all time. Serral began his professional career with mYinsanity before moving to Ence eSports in 2016, where he won multiple titles, including the World Championship Series (WCS) Global Finals.

Serral is known for his incredible strategies, game sense, micro and macro management skills. He has won numerous individual awards, and holds multiple records, such as the first non-Korean player to win the WCS Global Finals.

Off the field, Serral is also recognized for his influence in the esports industry, inspiring millions worldwide.

Career

mYinsanity

  • Youth and Early Career: Serral started his professional StarCraft II career with mYinsanity in 2012.

Ence eSports

  • Early Success: Serral joined Ence eSports in 2016. Under the guidance of the team, he developed into one of the world's best players, winning multiple WCS Circuit titles and his first WCS Global Finals in 2018.

Later Career

  • Continued Success: Serral has continued his success beyond 2018, consistently placing high in competitions and continuing to set records in the StarCraft II scene.
International Career

Finnish National Team

  • Representing Finland: Serral has represented Finland in multiple international competitions such as the NationWars.

Achievements:

  • WCS Global Finals: Winner in 2018.
  • WCS Circuit: Multiple-time champion.
  • Serral is considered the best non-Korean StarCraft II player of all time.
Style of Play
  • Position: Serral primarily plays as Zerg, one of the three races in StarCraft II.
  • Skills: Known for his outstanding micro and macro management, strategic game sense, and his ability to adapt in-game. Serral's versatility and superior game understanding have led to his success.
Personal Life
  • Family: Serral has two brothers who are also involved in esports. His brother Jonne 'Protosser' Sotala is also a professional StarCraft II player.
  • Interests: Outside of StarCraft II, Serral is known to enjoy other video games and outdoor activities.
Legacy
  • Serral is celebrated not only for his extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for his work ethic, determination, and longevity in professional esports. His impact on the industry and his status as an icon extend beyond the game, inspiring millions of fans around the world.
Awards and Recognition

WCS Global Finals:

  • Champion in 2018

WCS Circuit:

  • Multiple-time champion

Gold Series Pro-AM:

  • Winner in 2019

Other notable achievements:

  • First non-Korean player to win the WCS Global Finals
References

Websites

Articles

Interviews and Documentaries

  • 'Serral: The One Man Army': Directed by Pughy. This documentary provides a detailed look at Serral’s life and career, featuring interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues.
  • ESL Interviews: Various interviews and features on Serral, covering different aspects of his career. Available at: https://www.eslgaming.com
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Full name
Joona Sotala
Born
1998-03-22
Place of birth
Helsinki, Finland
Position(s)
Zerg player
Current team
ENCE eSports
Youth career
2012 - 2013 Karnage eSports
2013 - 2014 mYinsanity
Senior career
2014 - 2016 mYinsanity
2016 - Present ENCE eSports
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