Yopaj

– 1st Place — DPC SEA 2021/22 Tour 1: Division I & Tour 3: Division I

– 1st Place — GAMERS GALAXY: Invitational Series Dubai 2022

– Top 9 at The International 2022 (with BOOM Esports)

– Tier‑1 tournament placements with OG in DreamLeague and BLAST Slam events (2025–2026)

Overview

Erin Jasper “Yopaj” Ferrer is a Filipino professional Dota 2 midlaner currently signed to OG. Known for his aggressive mechanical style and wide hero pool, Yopaj has become one of the most recognizable SEA mids of his generation.

As of 2026, he is competing with OG in major international events such as DreamLeague Season 28, PGL Wallachia Season 7, and BLAST Slam VI, maintaining OG’s presence on the global competitive stage.

Early Career

Yopaj began his professional career in 2018 with Goliath Gaming, competing in early qualifiers.

He later joined Neon Esports, where he gained recognition in the SEA scene due to his strong laning and aggressive tempo.

Rise with BOOM Esports (2021–2023)

Yopaj’s breakthrough came when he signed with BOOM Esports. With them, he competed at The International 2022, achieving a top‑9 finish—his standout performance on the world’s biggest stage.

During his time with BOOM, he earned a substantial portion of his career prize money and became known for strong Ember Spirit and Tiny plays.

Shopify Rebellion & Transitional Years (2023–2025)

After leaving BOOM Esports in late 2023, Yopaj joined Shopify Rebellion, playing with them through the 2025 season.

He also had a short stint with Aureus before signing with OG in November 2025 as part of their new all‑Philippines roster.

OG Era (2025–2026)

With OG, Yopaj has been a core midlaner throughout early 2026, participating in top-tier events like BLAST Slam VI and DreamLeague Season 28.

His performances helped OG remain competitive internationally, with notable games throughout early 2026.

Playstyle and Reputation

Yopaj is known for a high‑tempo, mechanically active midlane style.

Key strengths include:

– Aggressive laning and early rotations

– High kill participation and snowball potential

– Reliable execution on heroes like Ember Spirit and Tiny

– Strong adaptability across metas

Community discussions describe him as a high‑impact mid with flair when given space, though sometimes inconsistent due to OG’s shifting drafts.

Famous Moments

– Competing at The International 2022 with BOOM Esports

– Winning multiple SEA DPC Division I titles in 2021–22

– Key midlane showings in early 2026 DreamLeague and BLAST Slam matches

Fun Facts

He was first introduced to Dota 2 around 2009 after watching his brother play, and the first hero he remembers playing was Drow Ranger because she was simple.