Dyrennn
August 5, 2025
King.PUGU
Biography
Personal Information
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Full Name: Pugu Mujahid Mantang
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Stage Name: King.PUGU
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Date Of Birth: Not known for certain (estimated to be around 1995-2000 based on the general age of esports players at the height of their careers)
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Place Of Birth: Indonesia (specific place not available in public data)
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Citizenship: Indonesia
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Profession: Pemain Esports Profesional (FIFA), Mantan Atlet RAJA Esports
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Social Media: No specific current information (likely active on platforms like Instagram or Twitch in his time)
Life Background
Pugu Mujahid Mantang, better known by his stage name RAJA.PUGU, is one of the pioneers of Indonesian esports players in the FIFA game branch. He comes from a humble background and grew up in an era where esports began to grow rapidly in Indonesia. Like many other esports players, Pugu most likely started his gaming journey from an internet cafe or local community, where he honed his skills playing FIFA, a football simulation game developed by EA Sports.
His interest in FIFA led him to the competitive world, where he showed remarkable talent in mastering the mechanics of the game, strategy and precision of control. Pugu is part of the early generation of Indonesian esports athletes who proved that gaming is not just a hobby, but also a profession that can make the nation proud on the international scene.
Early career in Esports
King's competitive career.PUGU begins to attract attention when he joins the RAJA Esports, an Indonesian esports organization that focuses on various branches of the game, including FIFA. Before joining the professional team, Pugu is believed to have been active in local tournaments, building a reputation as one of the Best FIFA players in Indonesia.
In 2019, Pugu began to stand out in the FIFA competitive scene after successfully qualifying for international tournaments. He became part of the RAJA Esports team alongside other players like RAJA.KnyP (Kenny Prasetyo), who is also a teammate and rival in several qualifying matches.
Career Peak
The peak of the King's career.PUGU happened in 2019, when he managed to pass to FUT Champions Cup Stage 2, a prestigious tournament in the FIFA Global Series series. The qualifier for this tournament was held on October 26, 2019, and Pugu had to compete hard with other top Indonesian players, including RAJA.KnyP dan Ega “RRQ.Eggsy” Rahaditya. In the qualifier, Pugu showed an outstanding performance, even having to go through the drama” golden goal " to beat RRQ.Eggsy and ensure his place in international tournaments.
FUT Champions Cup Stage 2 was held in Romania on 22-24 November 2019, with a total prize pool of US$200,000 (around Rp2.8 billion at the time). Pugu became the second Indonesian player to qualify for this event after RAJA.KnyP, making it one of the representatives of the Motherland who brings great hope in the global arena. His success in qualifying for this tournament not only shows his qualified individual skills, but also his hard work and training discipline, as conveyed by Achmad Fadh, manager and coach of the king of Esports at that time.
In Romania, Pugu competed against some of the world'S Best FIFA players, competing for FIFA Global Series points that were tickets to the FIFA eWorld Cup. Although the specific final result of the tournament is not widely documented in public sources, its participation alone was a great achievement for Indonesian esports, especially in the FIFA branch which was still dominated by players from Europe and America.
Post-competitive transition and career
After the peak of his career in 2019, information about the King.PUGU began to decrease in the public sphere. The FIFA Scene in Indonesia itself is experiencing ups and downs, with greater attention turning to mobile games such as Mobile Legends and PUBG Mobile. There is no official record of whether Pugu continued his competitive career in later years or switched to other professions, such as being a coach, analyst or content creator.
Many former pro esports players choose to retire from the competitive scene and focus on their personal lives or build a career outside of gaming after a few active years. If it follows the general pattern, Pugu may have returned to a more private life or remained involved in the FIFA community informally.
Personal Life
Details about the personal life of the monarch.PUGU is very minimal because he is not known as a public figure who actively shares information on social media, unlike some pro players of Mobile Legends or PUBG Mobile who have a large following. He is believed to maintain his privacy well, focusing on the game rather than building a public persona.
Influence and legacy
King.PUGU left an important mark in the history of Indonesian esports, especially in the FIFA branch. He is proof that Indonesian players are able to compete at the international level in games that are less popular in the country than MOBA or battle royale. His success in qualifying for the FUT Champions Cup is an inspiration for other FIFA players in Indonesia to pursue their dreams on the global stage.
Until April 2025, the name of the King.PUGU may no longer be heard so often compared to esports stars from other games like Alberttt or Lemon from Mobile Legends. However, for the Indonesian FIFA community, he remains remembered as one of the pioneers who paved the way for the next generation.
