Serral

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

Websites

• StarCraft II WCS: Information about Serral’s career and achievements. Available at: https://wcs.starcraft2.com
• Ence eSports: Details about Serral’s career at Ence eSports. Available at: https://www.ence.gg
• Team Liquid: Comprehensive data on Serral’s performance and records at Team Liquid Wiki. Available at: https://liquipedia.net/starcraft2/Serral

Articles

• The Verge: 'StarCraft II player Serral is 'the first non-Korean to win a StarCraft World Championship Series event'. Available at: https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/5/18063496/starcraft-ii-serral-world-championship-series-2018
• ESPN: 'The rise of Serral'. Available at: https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/25159114/the-rise-serral

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