Street Fighter 6 player makes history as oldest esports pro ever

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As an ardent Street Fighter enthusiast with more than a decade of competitive experience under my wings, I’ve recently made a triumphant return to the professional scene, inking a deal with the esteemed Flash Wolves organization.

The notion that athletes in esports can’t compete past a few years is gradually becoming less common. Even classic games such as Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends, and others have players in their late twenties or early thirties still participating. However, no other esport is comparable to fighting games, especially Street Fighter, where age seems to have a more significant impact.

At 42, Hayao excelled in the EVO Awards for his Street Fighter: Third Strike performance, and at 43, Daigo is still an active competitor. These seasoned veterans of the Street Fighter community are proving they can compete at the highest level today.

Instead, the Flash Wolves esports team opted to recruit GamerBee, a past Evo Finalist in Street Fighter IV. Despite his long-standing experience, he continues to attend tournaments for the upcoming Street Fighter 6.

As I, GamerBee, have always believed in my gaming skills, it’s an overwhelming moment for me as I’ve been given the opportunity to join Flash Wolves at the impressive age of 46. This milestone makes me the oldest esports professional ever signed by a major organization, a fact that fills me with immense pride and determination to keep pushing boundaries in this exciting field.

GamerBee becomes oldest esports professional at 46

In 1979, GamerBee came into the world, already regarded as an older contender despite being among the top-tier players globally. At the age of 36, he made it to the Evo Grand Finals in 2015, and his mastery over Street Fighter IV placed him among the game’s all-time greats.

At the time, GamerBee had secured podium finishes at numerous major tournaments such as Dreamhack, Evo, and official Capcom events, which meant he was playing exceptionally well. The only players who managed to defeat him were legendary figures in the gaming world, including Tokido and Daigo.

After nearly a decade, he’s persistently working towards excellence. It is now announced that GamerBee has become part of Flash Wolves, the largest esports team in Taiwan.

In Taiwan, it’s common knowledge that the Flash Wolves are a renowned name when discussing esports teams. As one of the leading esports organizations in Taiwan, they have boasted some of the best players across games like League of Legends, Arena of Valor, and Hearthstone.

Clearly, the Flash Wolves stand as a prominent team in the Taiwanese esports scene.

— Bruce Hsiang ゲマビ (@GamerBeeTW) April 14, 2025

Currently, they are recognized primarily for their prowess in mobile esports such as Arena of Valor and Honor of Kings. However, their League of Legends team had an extraordinarily successful run in the mid-2010s, featuring some of the most impressive underdog comebacks ever recorded. Now, GamerBee is set to reposition Taiwan on a global scale with Street Fighter 6.

In his statement, GamerBee expressed that the backing they provide will enable him to devote more time to practice and competitions, aiming even higher in pursuit of loftier objectives!

To the present moment, he’s consistently participating in Capcom Pro Tour and various other tournaments for Street Fighter 6. Unfortunately, he’s missed out on qualifying for international competitions by a small margin, often going head-to-head with formidable opponents like Oil King, Chris Wong, and Xian, but ultimately falling short.

It’s yet uncertain, but with his recent affiliation with the largest esports organization he’s ever worked for, we might expect GamerBee to perform exceptionally well in 2025.

Street Fighter doesn’t only have an influence from veteran players; the newer talents are leaving their indelible marks as well. Fifteen-year-old phenom Blaz recently pocketed a cool $100,000 at Capcom Cup 11 for his runner-up spot.

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2025-04-15 20:48