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Striker: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Striker? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Kwon Nam-joo (Korean: 권남주), better known by his online alias Striker, is a South Korean professional Overwatch player. He began his Overwatch career playing for South Korean team ROX Orcas in Overwatch Apex. Kwon signed with the Boston Uprising ahead of the Overwatch League (OWL) inaugural season. After one season with the Uprising, Kwon was traded to the San Francisco Shock. In his time with the Shock, he won two Overwatch League championships, in 2019 and 2020, and was named the 2020 Grand Finals' most valuable player. Kwon retired from professional Overwatch in mid-2021; however he came out of retirement a few months later. He signed with the Uprising for the 2022 season but was released after only a few weeks into the season. Later that season, he signed back with the Shock and reached the 2022 Grand Finals with the team. The following year, he again joined the Uprising, and midway through the season, he again left the team and joined the Shock.

Quick facts about Striker

  • Full name: Striker
  • Born: 1999-12-04
  • Nationality: South Korea
  • Known as: Creator
  • Wikidata ID: Q111951372

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Striker?

Kwon Nam-joo (Korean: 권남주), better known by his online alias Striker, is a South Korean professional Overwatch player.

What nationality is Striker?

Striker is South Korea.

When was Striker born?

Striker was born on 1999-12-04.

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