S A N Z

S A N Z: Biografi Lengkap Sang “Raja Mid Lane” Indonesia

Gilang, better known by his stage name S A N Z, has cemented his name as one of the professional players Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) the best and most accomplished in the history of the Indonesian esports scene. As Midlaner the mainstay of the Onic Esports team, S A N Z is known for its incredible mechanical abilities, mastery hero pool and crucial decision-making that often leads his team to victory.

From Makassar To The World Stage

Born in Makassar on July 22, 2002, S A N Z's journey in the world of professional esports started from the bottom. He first stole the spotlight when he joined the Victim Esports team in 2019. Bersama Victim, ia berhasil menjuarai Mobile Legends Development League (MDL) Indonesia Season 1, sebuah turnamen kasta kedua di bawah Mobile Legends Professional League (MPL). His brilliant performance in MDL made him ogled by one of the biggest esports teams in Indonesia, ONIC Esports.

In mid - 2020, S A N Z officially joined ONIC Esports, a move that became a turning point in his career. Initially, he played as Jungler and quickly demonstrated its adaptation at the highest level. However, over time and changes meta in the game, S a N Z switch position to be Midlaner. This change of role proved to be a very correct decision, in which he discovered his best potential and became the dreaded “King of the Mid Lane” of opponents.

Peak of success and Champion title

Together with ONIC Esports, S A N Z has become a dominant player and won various prestigious titles both at domestic and international levels. The peak of his glory with the team nicknamed “Yellow Hedgehog” is marked by the achievement hat-trick MPL Indonesia Champion, namely in Season 8, Season 10, Season 11, and Season 12. This dominance confirms ONIC Esports ' status as a new dynasty in the Indonesian MLBB scene, with S A N Z as one of its main pillars.

Not only at the national level, S A N Z also brought the name of Indonesia triumph on the international stage. One of his greatest achievements was winning MLBB Southeast Asia Cup (MSC) 2023, a tournament that brought together the best teams from all over Southeast Asia. In addition, he also helped deliver ONIC Esports to become a champion at the MPL Invitational (MPLI) 2021 and 2022.

Various individual awards he also managed to sabet, which became evidence of recognition of his above-average abilities. Some of them are:

• Finals MVP MPL Indonesia Season 10
• Regular Season MVP MPL Indonesia Season 10
• Several times included in the best team (first Team) MPL Indonesia

Playing style and legacy

S A N Z is known for its calm yet deadly style of play. It has the ability farming highly efficient, allowing it to quickly excel from Midlaner fight. Domination hero-hero mage with high difficulty levels such as Pharsa, Yve, and Valentina are often the key to winning ONIC Esports. Outside the game, he is known as a humble and professional person, making him a role model for many young players.

With a myriad of achievements that have been achieved at a young age, S A N Z has secured his place as one of the living legends in the esports scene Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Indonesia. His journey from a player in the MDL to becoming an international champion is a testament to the hard work, dedication and incredible talent he possesses.