Team RRQ announced that Cahya "Monyet" Nugraha has officially joined the VALORANT division of Team RRQ.
Team RRQ announced the acquisition of Cahya “Monyet” Nugraha to their VALORANT division. Born in 2005, Cahya has previously gained experience playing for various professional teams since 2020, including ONIC Esports, Global Esports, and, most recently, Paper Rex, participating in numerous international events.
Cahya expressed his excitement about joining Team RRQ, stating his desire to prove he is a high-quality player. He is eager to team up again with Hagai "Lmemore" Tewuh, another top VALORANT player from Indonesia who competes under the RRQ banner. The Bali-born star, who has been travelling since 2021 to pursue his career, admits that he often misses the atmosphere of his beloved hometown.
"Yes, I miss the lush, cool, and breezy environment of home. It's hard to find that in Jakarta, hahaha..." he said. "Especially in South Korea, where it was just winter," he added.
Jonathan Hoo, Head of VALORANT Team RRQ, also shared his thoughts. “I admire his mentality. I love his fighting spirit. No matter the circumstances, he can rise and fight again. Moreover, he is one of the best players from Indonesia, with experience in various international events. So, recruiting Cahya was an easy decision.”
Jon, as he is commonly called, even revealed that he had been eyeing Cahya since he left Global Esports in 2022. “However, at that time, he decided to join Paper Rex. So, when the opportunity came again, we didn’t have to think twice. I also applaud Calvin and AP’s effort in getting Monyet’s signature so quickly.”
Jon also emphasised that he always wants to provide opportunities for Indonesian players with resilience, skills, and adequate experience to bring pride to the 'Red and White' and the devoted RRQ fans.
Cahya, who turned 18 this year, hopes to lead Team RRQ VALORANT to the Playoffs in VCT Pacific Stage 2 and VALORANT Champions.
