XiSTOU concludes his professional career after three months of searching for a new team

On his personal Twitter page, twenty-four-year-old professional player Göktuğ "XiSTOU" Canciğer announced the conclusion of his career. He began it in 2018 and transitioned to the game Valorant in 2020.

Göktuğ "XiSTOU" Canciğer started his professional career in Valorant on July 4, 2020, as part of the looking4org team. After successful performances, they were signed by the American organization Oxygen Esports. He played with them for over a year, during which the team dominated the Turkish scene, earning a spot in the qualifiers for Valorant Champions 2021, where the team finished in 5-6th place and did not advance further. After the conclusion of the 2021 season, the player signed a contract with the Turkish organization SuperMassive Esports, but couldn't replicate his previous achievements. In the last season, Göktuğ "XiSTOU" Canciğer played for two teams: Digital Athletics and Istanbul Wildcats. After an unsuccessful search for a new team, he decided to end his professional career.

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Throughout his three-year professional career, Göktuğ "XiSTOU" Canciğer earned $13,000 in prize money and competed in numerous tournaments.

XiSTOU's Major Achievements in His Career:

• VCT 2021: EMEA Stage 2 Challengers Finals (3-4th place)
• VCT 2022: EMEA Stage 1 Challengers (11-12th place)
• First Strike Turkey (3rd place)
• VCT 2021: Turkey Stage 1 Masters (3-4th place)