Full rosters of every team competing at M5 World Championship

The M5 World Championship brings together sixteen of the best Mobile Legends: Bang Bang teams, vying for a share of the impressive US$900,000 prize pool.

This tournament, hosted in the Philippines from December 2 to 17, marks the country’s debut as the host of an M-series event.

Having witnessed Filipino teams securing the world title consecutively from M2 with Bren Esports, M3 with Blacklist International, and M4 with ECHO, the pressure is on AP Bren and Blacklist to defend this prestigious title against 14 other teams on home soil.

For a comprehensive overview, here is the complete roster of each team competing in this highly anticipated tournament.

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Full roster of all 16 teams in the M5 World Championship

AP Bren

Angelo Kyle “Pheww” Arcangel leads the MPL PH Season 12 champions with a battle-ready squad who have won multiple international tournaments this year.

Veteran David Charles “FlapTzy” Canon and rising stars Marco “Super Marco” Requitiano, Michael Angelo “KyleTzy” Sayson, and Rowgien “Owgwen” Unigo complete the main five.

Blacklist International

In Season 12, the M3 world champions have fine-tuned their roster due to the absence of star duo Johnmar “OhMyV33nus” Villaluna and Danerie James “Wise” Del Rosario.

To fill the gap, they’ve signed Stephen “Sensui” Castillo as Wise’s replacement. Additionally, Renejay “RENEJAY” Barcase has transitioned to the main five, taking over the roamer position formerly held by OhMyV33nus.

ONIC Esports

The three-time MPL ID champions have retained their core starting five for M5, with the notable inclusion of former RRQ player Albert Neilsen “Alberttt” Iskandar as a substitute for Kairi “Kairi” Rayosdelsol in the jungle position.

Geek Fam

The squad will be led by Filipino import Allen “Baloyskie” Baloy, supported by veteran Geek Fam members Valent “Aboy” Putra and Mohammad “Caderaa” Pambudi.

Joining them are Filipino import Mark Christian “Markyyyyy” Capacio and Manuel “Nnael” Simbolon, who is on loan from ONIC Prodigy.

HomeBois

Under the leadership of Mohammad “Xorn” Noor, the team will showcase its championship-winning MPL MY Season 12 roster.

Team SMG

The team is poised to compete with a diverse blend of Malaysian and Filipino talents.

Spearheading the charge are Filipino imports Kenneth “Saxa” Fedelin and Deomark “Mikko” Tabangay, supported by seasoned veterans Lu “Sasa” Khai Bean and Hazziq “Stormie” Rizwan.

Team Flash

The team is set to compete at the M5 World Championship with the core five players who played a pivotal role in securing the organization’s first MPL Singapore title.

TheOhioBrothers

Under the leadership of Vo “SHARK” Trung, the North American representatives are fielding a formidable lineup.

SHARK will be accompanied by his former teammate from the Valley, Jang “Hoon” Seong-hun, and Chris “Mielow” Enobio. The roster is further strengthened by the addition of Carlos “bestplayer1” Vega, Ziameth-Jei “ZIA” Caluya, and Wrath.

RRQ Akira

Having clinched victory in MPL Brazil for four consecutive seasons, RRQ Akira enters the M5 World Championship without making any adjustments to its lineup.

Bigetron Sons

Comprising former members of Sons E-Sports absorbed by Bigetron Sons, the team has integrated experience into its roster.

Former DreamMax E-Sports player Nicolas “Akashi” Vieira joins as the substitute gold laner, reuniting with his former teammate Victor “LunnaOmBotak” Monteiro.

See You Soon

See You Soon presents a formidable lineup with a wealth of experience in the pro scene. Leading the team is Sok “Boxi” Virea, who brings global stage experience from the M3 World Championship.

Joining him are fellow Cambodian talents Leng “Felix” Kimhak, Sovan “RAA” Chanmakara, and Mon “RunTheKing” Phearun. Additionally, the team includes Filipino rising stars Michael “MPTheKing” Endino and Clarense “Kusey” Camilo.

Burmese Ghouls

Burmese Ghouls secures just their second qualification in an M-series since the M2 World Championship, marking a significant milestone for the team. Notably, all players will be making their international stage debut.

Team Lilgun

The team is ready for the M5 World Championship with the same roster they fielded during their international debut at the World Cyber Games 2023.

Fire Flux Esports

The team consists of former members of Inciendo Supremacy, who secured a 7th-8th place finish at the M4 World Championship.

Triple Esports

Several members of the team will be instantly recognizable to MPL MENA fans, as the majority of Triple Esports’ roster has made the transition from WildAxe, the third-placed team in the MPL MENA Spring 2023 season.

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