Apoka

Tomás Antonio Díaz Valiente, better known as Apoka, is a 27-year-old mid laner in the LRS, the League of Legends league tied to Latin America’s southern region. He is registered under the Brazilian flag and competes for 9z Globant, giving him a place among the veteran mid-laners in a scene celebrated for its devoted supporters and quickly developing competitive structure.

Playstyle at Mid

Apoka stands out for a champion pool that is unusually aggressive for a mid laner. He rarely commits to classic mages and instead turns to Vayne, Lucian, Lee Sin, and Viego, picks that combine carry power with mobility and a real threat in skirmishes. Such a pool suggests a player who prefers to decide games through precise mechanics and forward fighting instead of leaning mainly on wave management and late-game scaling.

Signature Champions

Playing Vayne and Lucian mid brings marksman damage into the center lane, where he can punish stationary targets with constant dueling pressure. Lee Sin and Viego are far more fluid choices, built around aggressive plays, roaming, and building momentum across the map. Taken together, these picks describe a player who wants to sit in the middle of the action and shape fights instead of waiting on them.

Representing 9z Globant means wearing the colors of one of Latin America’s best-known esports brands. The LRS gives regional talent room to grow and gives organizations a path toward international recognition, and a mid laner who plays aggressively and looks to carry can serve as the focal point for a team trying to take control of games early.

Outlook

Apoka is an active player now moving into the more experienced phase of his career, and his worth comes from that experience together with his capacity to pressure opponents through a flexible, fight-oriented champion pool. If he stays consistent on his signature champions, he could remain a significant asset for 9z Globant while the Latin American scene keeps growing and refining its competitive level.