The professional Valorant scene features players of all ages and backgrounds. However, as in any esports discipline, age works against them, and as players grow older, their reaction times decrease, and their skills may dull. Often, older players transition to roles as coaches, analysts, or commentators, leaving room for younger talent. Despite this, some players, even as they age, continue competing in Valorant professionally, though their numbers are few. Today, we've prepared an article about the top 10 oldest active Valorant players as of this writing.

Before we begin, note that the ages listed below are sourced from Liquipedia. In cases where players are the same age, they are ordered by their exact date of birth.

10 – Steel

Our list begins with former CS pro player and current Valorant competitor, Joshua "steel" Nissan. The Canadian-British player was born in December 1989, making him 34 years old and the youngest on our list. From 2020 to 2023, steel actively competed at the top level, playing for notable teams like 100 Thieves and T1, which speaks to his high skill level. However, he left his last team, Disguised, at the end of 2023 and took a break from the competitive scene. Although he hasn’t returned yet, there’s no official word if this is the end of his career.

Best achievements by Steel

9 – ANGE1

Next on our list is one of the most renowned Ukrainian Valorant players and a star from NAVI, Kyrylo "ANGE1" Karasov. Despite being 35, ANGE1 still competes in the top VCT EMEA division and has no plans to stop. Although NAVI is undergoing significant roster changes, ANGE1 will remain part of the core lineup for 2025, proving that even at this age, he remains invaluable to one of the most famous esports organizations globally.

Best achievements by ANGE1

8 – WhiteHorse

Following ANGE1 is Shane "WhiteHorse" Kariwow, a less well-known but dedicated 35-year-old player. He competed professionally from 2020 to 2022, representing GodLike Esports, although he didn’t achieve significant accolades. At the beginning of 2022, he paused his competitive career, and it remains uncertain if he will return.

Best achievements by WhiteHorse

7 – Mazarini

Our next player, Nikolai "Mazarini" Lazarev from the Czech Republic, aged 35, entered Valorant at 34 after a long career in PUBG and Call of Duty 4. He played briefly with eSuba between November 2020 and March 2021 before ultimately leaving Riot Games' shooter.

Best achievements by Mazarini

6 – cedrik

A representative of the Asian Valorant scene, Chen "cedrik" Tzu-an from Taiwan was actively building the professional scene between 2020 and 2022. He played for KPC and even earned a high placement in one of the first Masters events in the Asian region.

Best achievements by cedrik

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5 – hazed

American James "hazed" Cobb, another 35-year-old, retired from Valorant at the end of 2023 but left a lasting impact as a prominent player for TSM and NRG.

Best achievements by hazed

4 – nGL

Belgian Nigel "nGL" Deloof, aged 36, played from 2020 to early 2023, securing first-place finishes in numerous local events before stepping away from the game.

Best achievements by nGL

3 – potter

Christine "potter" Chi, currently a coach for Evil Geniuses, briefly returned as a player in 2021 before leading her team to victory in Valorant Champions 2023 as head coach.

Best achievements by potter

2 – nookyyy

Andre "nookyyy" Utesch, aged 38, was a CS and Valorant competitor from 2020 to 2022, mostly competing with various stacks and teams formed specifically for events.

Best achievements by nookyyy

1 – KeNNy

Finally, Yoshinori "KeNNy" Minami, aged 38, rounds out our list. A former professional player with Atomic GG from 2020 to 2022, he now serves in a managerial role at the Japanese organization REJECT.

Best achievements by KeNNy

These players bring exceptional experience and skills honed over years, continuing to prove their worth on the Valorant stage despite their age.