Once banned by Garena for cheating, Shin (Nguyễn Như Đức) from Saigon Phantom stunned the gaming community by revealing images of his injured leg. Behind the fiery battles in the Arena of Valor Pro League (ĐTDV) lies a steel willpower, overcoming physical loss to chase his esports dreams.
Past Ban: A Scar at 15
Known as Shin online, Nguyễn Như Đức is a member of Saigon Phantom. During the 2025 ĐTDV Winter season, he was punished for violating Article 13 of the ĐTDV rules related to using illegal software.
Details of the ban that froze his career
, Violation: Using unauthorized third-party software
, When: 2022
, Mitigating factors:
Offense committed at age 15, too young to fully understand the violation.
Personal hardships of the player.
Team and player cooperated fully with organizers.
, Penalty: 6-month ban from August 12, 2025 to February 12, 2026.
Using cheating software is a serious offense that damages the reputation of ĐTDV and Vietnamese esports. Repeat offenses could lead to a lifetime ban.
The 6-month suspension was a costly lesson and a forced pause for the young player to reflect.
Fiery Return and Fans’ Change of Heart
After serving his ban, Shin came back to the stage as a changed player: more mature, tougher, and with sharper skills.
Watching this season’s ĐTDV, experts and fans alike admit Shin’s gameplay keeps improving. His precise skill moves and sharp fight reading helped him regain fans’ trust. People now see him as a symbol of growth after failure, proof that owning mistakes and correcting them pays off.
Following Shin on social media, fans were heartbroken by his latest post revealing he lost part of a leg. Comments revealed he suffered an accident causing this physical loss. This story quickly became a hot topic, drawing huge attention from the gaming community. For a young, promising player to face such a major physical challenge shocked not only family and friends but all who admired his play.
Shin’s appeal goes beyond his top-tier gaming skills. His positive attitude is truly inspiring. Despite his physical loss, he always appears well-groomed and radiant. He often shares everyday moments, motivating himself to keep pushing in tournaments so he won’t let down his family and teammates at Saigon Phantom who have stood by him.
While his past ban was a dark spot, Shin’s way of facing his physical challenges and continuing to contribute to esports has turned that shadow into a source of strength. Fans and the online community are sending their best wishes to Shin. Everyone hopes this young “Phantom” will keep soaring higher and achieve great results in this year’s ĐTDV.