Alter Ego have once again captured the spotlight on the grand stage of MPL ID Season 16. After spending several seasons in the shadows of other powerhouse teams, the masked squad have finally found their best form at the most crucial moment. With an aggressive playstyle and refined coordination, Alter Ego have positioned themselves firmly on the path toward the championship title.

Their victory over Bigetron Esports in the upper bracket semifinal has proven to be the clearest sign of their resurgence. In an intense best-of-five series, Alter Ego have defeated Bigetron 3–1—a result that has shocked and impressed the entire MPL community. Through exceptional flexibility in both drafting and execution, they have forced Bigetron into unfamiliar territory, unable to read or counter their rhythm.

Names like Yazuke, the confident young jungler; Alek, the initiator and playmaker in the roamer role; Hijume, the tempo controller in mid lane; Arfy, the calm and reliable gold laner; and of course Nino, the veteran EXP laner and team captain, have formed a near-perfect combination on the Land of Dawn. The synergy among these five players has strengthened the public’s belief that Alter Ego have become championship material.

This incredible momentum has lifted the team’s spirit to its peak. Not only fans, but also analysts have acknowledged that Alter Ego possess everything needed to be champions: flexible strategies, strict discipline, and unbreakable chemistry. And at the heart of that confidence stands Nino—the leader whose faith in his team has inspired everyone around him.

Alter Ego’s Championship Belief Comes from Nino

During a post-match interview following their victory over Bigetron, Nino expressed his honest thoughts to the media. With a confident smile, he said, “We’re feeling really confident right now—I’m 100 percent sure we’re going to be champions.” His words have echoed far beyond optimism; they have reflected just how focused and united Alter Ego have been throughout this playoff run.

According to Nino, Alter Ego’s current form has been built through a long process. Since the start of the season, the team have worked on developing trust and in-game communication. Every player has understood their roles and responsibilities, allowing Alter Ego to perform with consistency unseen in previous seasons. Their flexible drafts and willingness to take strategic risks have become their primary weapons.

The phrase “Alter Ego Champions” is no longer just a slogan or a dream. It has represented the culmination of the team’s hard work, patience, and lessons learned from countless setbacks. From being underdogs at the beginning of the season, they have climbed to the top of the upper bracket—now just one step away from the MPL ID Season 16 Grand Final.

If this momentum has continued, there will be no surprise if Alter Ego have truly fulfilled their destiny. With Nino’s unwavering belief, Yazuke’s sharp executions, the balanced play of Hijume and Arfy, and Alek’s fearless initiations, Alter Ego have looked like a team destined to lift the MPL ID Season 16 trophy. And if Nino has believed 100 percent from the start—this time, perhaps, all of Indonesia should believe with him.