List of Toronto Defiant players

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Toronto Defiant is a Canadian esports team founded in 2018 that competes in the Overwatch League (OWL). The Defiant began playing competitive Overwatch in the 2019 season.

All rostered players during the OWL season (including the playoffs) are included, even if they did not make an appearance.

All-time roster[edit]

Toronto Defiant's roster at the beginning of their inaugural season.
As of December 17, 2021
Handle Name Role Country Seasons Ref.
Agilities Brady Girardi Damage  Canada 2020 [1][2]
Aid Jaeyoon Go Support  South Korea 2019 [3][4]
ALTHOUGH Hyunwook Jung Damage  South Korea 2022–present [5]
ANSOONJAE Soonjae An Support  South Korea 2021 [6][7]
Asher Junsung Choi Damage  South Korea 2019 [3][8]
Aspire Luka Rolovic Damage  United States 2021 [9][10]
Aztac Jungsu Park Support  South Korea 2021 [11][12]
Beast Adam Denton Tank  United States 2020–2021 [13][14]
envy Kangjae Lee Tank  South Korea 2019 [3][15]
Finale Jungwoo Lim Support  South Korea 2022–present [16]
GODS Daniel Graeser Tank  United States 2019 [17][4]
Heesu Heesu Jeong Damage  South Korea 2021–present [18]
HOTBA Hongjoon Choi Tank  South Korea 2022–present [19]
im37 Jin-ui Hong Damage  South Korea 2019 [20][4]
Ivy Seunghyun Lee Damage  South Korea 2019 [3][21]
KariV Youngseo Park Support  South Korea 2020 [22][2]
Kellex Kristian Keller Support  Denmark 2020 [23][24]
Kruise Harrison Pond Support  United Kingdom 2020 [25][2]
Lastro Jungwon Mun Support  South Korea 2021 [26][27]
Logix Andreas Berghmans Damage  Belgium 2019–2021 [28][29]
Mangachu Liam Campbell Damage  Canada 2019–2020 [30][2]
Michelle Minhyuk Choi Tank  South Korea 2021 [31][32]
MuZe Younghun Lim Tank  South Korea 2022–present [33]
Na1st Hosung Lee Damage  South Korea 2021 [34][35]
Neko Park Se-hyeon Support  South Korea 2019 [3][36]
Nevix Andreas Karlsson Tank  Sweden 2020 [37][2]
numlocked Sebastian Barton Tank  United Kingdom 2020 [25][2]
RoKy Jooseong Park Support  South Korea 2019–2020 [3][2]
SADO Sumin Kim Tank  South Korea 2021 [38][39]
sharyk Normunds Faterins Tank  Latvia 2019 [17][4]
Stellar Dohyung Lee Damage  South Korea 2019 [3][40]
Surefour Lane Roberts Damage  Canada 2020 [41][2]
Twilight Juseok Lee Support  South Korea 2022–present [42]
Yakpung Gyeongmu Jo Tank  South Korea 2019 [3][43]
Zykk Thomas Hosono Damage  France 2020 [25][2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Killion, Brad (October 30, 2019). "Toronto Defiant Sign Agilities". The Game Haus. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Overwatch League free agency 2021 -- signings, rosters and schedules". ESPN. November 10, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h O'Brien, Joe (November 28, 2018). "Toronto Defiant finalize roster with the addition of an Overwatch League veteran". Dexerto. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
  4. ^ a b c d "Toronto Defiant continue overhaul, release three". ESPN. Reuters. October 9, 2019. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
  5. ^ Toronto Defiant [@TorontoDefiant] (December 17, 2021). "Joining the Defiant family for the #OWL2022 season, please give a big warm welcome to @althoughhhhh from @O2Blast_OW" (Tweet). Retrieved December 17, 2021 – via Twitter.
  6. ^ Michael, Cale (November 19, 2020). "Toronto Defiant signs ANSOONJAE". Dot Esports. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  7. ^ Toronto Defiant [@TorontoDefiant] (October 1, 2021). "Eager to always improve himself in-game and in real life, @ansoonjae_ow has become a symbol of inspiration for the Defiant team and staff" (Tweet). Retrieved December 16, 2021 – via Twitter.
  8. ^ Richardson, Liz (May 29, 2019). "Asher retires from professional Overwatch". Dot Esports. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
  9. ^ Richardson, Liz (May 27, 2021). "Toronto Defiant adds DPS Aspire on 30-day contract". Dot Esports. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  10. ^ Toronto Defiant [@TorontoDefiant] (October 1, 2021). "We are honoured to have introduced @Aspire_OW to the Overwatch League, giving us a crazy debut with his killer Widow headshots!" (Tweet). Retrieved December 16, 2021 – via Twitter.
  11. ^ Richardson, Liz (November 17, 2020). "Toronto Defiant signs flex support Aztac". Dot Esports. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  12. ^ Toronto Defiant [@TorontoDefiant] (October 1, 2021). "@aztac99 radiates wholesome, kind energy that is unmatched and unique only to him" (Tweet). Retrieved December 16, 2021 – via Twitter.
  13. ^ Field Level Media (October 30, 2019). "It's official: Defiant acquire Beasthalo". Gwinnett Prep Sports. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  14. ^ Toronto Defiant [@TorontoDefiant] (June 21, 2021). "We are saying goodbye to Adam as he retires from professional Overwatch" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  15. ^ Richardson, Liz (June 18, 2019). "Shanghai Dragons acquire Envy from Toronto Defiant". Dot Esports. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  16. ^ Toronto Defiant [@TorontoDefiant] (December 12, 2021). "Give a BIG Defiant welcome to @Finale_Ow, joining our DPS line-up from @UprisingAcad for the #OWL2022 season!" (Tweet). Retrieved December 16, 2021 – via Twitter.
  17. ^ a b Samples, Rachel (May 21, 2019). "Toronto Defiant promote Gods and sharyk to Overwatch League roster". Dot Esports. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
  18. ^ Richardson, Liz (November 23, 2020). "Toronto Defiant acquires former Fusion DPS Heesu". Dot Esports. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  19. ^ Toronto Defiant [@TorontoDefiant] (October 24, 2021). "Joining the Defiant family as our Off-Tank for the #OWL2022 season, Welcome @HOTBA_OW!!" (Tweet). Retrieved December 16, 2021 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ Samples, Rachel (April 4, 2019). "Toronto Defiant sign im37 ahead of Overwatch League stage 2". Dot Esports. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
  21. ^ Samples, Rachel (October 30, 2019). "Toronto Defiant part ways with Ivy". Dot Esports. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  22. ^ Killion, Brad (October 23, 2019). "Toronto Defiant Sign KariV". The Game Haus. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  23. ^ "Overwatch League moves: Defiant add Kellex". ESPN. Reuters. November 5, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  24. ^ McMahon, Mallory (2020-05-01). "Kellex Retires from Professional Overwatch". The Game Haus. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  25. ^ a b c Richardson, Liz (June 11, 2020). "Overwatch League 2020 midseason trade tracker". Dot Esports. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  26. ^ "Defiant sign former Valiant support Lastro". Reuters. Field Level Media. February 10, 2020. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  27. ^ Toronto Defiant [@TorontoDefiant] (October 1, 2021). "Creating memories filled with laughter and fun is something that just came so naturally to @Lastro_OW" (Tweet). Retrieved December 16, 2021 – via Twitter.
  28. ^ August, Charlotte (June 28, 2019). "Overwatch: Toronto Defiant Signs Logix". ESTNN. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  29. ^ Toronto Defiant [@TorontoDefiant] (October 1, 2021). "It's with a heavy heart we say goodbye to @logixow" (Tweet). Retrieved December 16, 2021 – via Twitter.
  30. ^ Richardson, Liz (June 28, 2019). "Toronto Defiant sign Mangachu as flex DPS". Dot Esports. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  31. ^ Richardson, Cale (November 24, 2020). "Toronto Defiant signs off-tank Michelle". Dot Esports. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  32. ^ Toronto Defiant [@TorontoDefiant] (October 1, 2021). "Pushing himself to improve, @M1chelle_ow's professionalism and dedication aided the team in the most crucial moments" (Tweet). Retrieved December 16, 2021 – via Twitter.
  33. ^ Toronto Defiant [@TorontoDefiant] (October 29, 2021). "Join us in welcoming @ow_muze to the Defiant Family as our Main Tank for the #OWL2022 season!" (Tweet). Retrieved December 16, 2021 – via Twitter.
  34. ^ Czar, Michael (December 12, 2020). "Flex DPS Na1st signs to the Toronto Defiant". Daily Esports. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  35. ^ Toronto Defiant [@TorontoDefiant] (October 1, 2021). "Always ready to jump back in, @na1st's determination and resilience make him a very admirable person and player" (Tweet). Retrieved December 16, 2021 – via Twitter.
  36. ^ Field Level Media (October 31, 2019). "Toronto Defiant part ways with Neko". Field Level Media. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  37. ^ Samples, Rachel (November 7, 2019). "Toronto Defiant sign Nevix ahead of 2020 Overwatch League season". Dot Esports. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  38. ^ Johnson, Xavier (November 21, 2020). "Toronto Defiant signs former Fusion tank SADO". Dot Esports. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  39. ^ Toronto Defiant [@TorontoDefiant] (October 1, 2021). "You know him from his chugs on broadcast, but we know @ow_sado as the big brother who watches over the team" (Tweet). Retrieved December 16, 2021 – via Twitter.
  40. ^ Richardson, Liz (April 3, 2019). "Toronto Defiant's Stellar retires from Overwatch". Dot Esports. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
  41. ^ Samples, Rachel (November 4, 2019). "Toronto Defiant sign Surefour". Dot Esports. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  42. ^ Toronto Defiant [@TorontoDefiant] (October 14, 2021). "Join us in welcoming @Twilight_OW to the Defiant family as our flex support for the #OWL2022 season" (Tweet). Retrieved December 16, 2021 – via Twitter.
  43. ^ Samples, Rachel (October 16, 2019). "Toronto Defiant part ways with Yakpung". Dot Esports. Retrieved October 19, 2019.

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