Maroun Merhej

Maroun Merhej, known by his in-game name GH, first gained significant professional recognition in 2014 when his team, Wired Gaming, secured victory at the MSI BEAT IT 2014 Middle Eastern Qualifiers. This early success led to a sponsorship from E-LAB in 2015, marking one of the first instances of a Middle Eastern organization supporting a professional Dota 2 team. Merhej further demonstrated his exceptional individual skill by reaching over 9,000 MMR (Matchmaking Rating) on the Dota 2 leaderboards, at one point holding the distinction of the highest MMR in Europe. His career experienced a pivotal shift in 2016 when he joined Team Liquid as a stand-in for BuLba at DreamLeague Season 6, where the team ultimately claimed the championship title.

His individual skill continued to shine, reaching the coveted 10,000 MMR milestone on August 7, 2020. Throughout his distinguished career, Maroun Merhej has accumulated approximately $4,371,953 in tournament winnings, playing for around 11 different professional teams, including prominent organizations like Team Liquid, Nigma Galaxy, and Shopify Rebellion. His journey from an elite professional athlete to a respected figure in the esports industry underscores his enduring impact and consistent performance at the highest echelons of competitive Dota 2.