eSports
Th3Antonio announces retirement as a professional esports player

The toplaner, legend of GIANTX, will continue as the club’s ambassador
Antonio Espinosa Bejarano, known as Th3Antonio, is stepping down from professional competition in League of Legends. A prominent figure in Spanish esports and a legend of GIANTX, he ends his player career and begins a new phase as a content creator and ambassador for the club. His career has established him as one of the most celebrated players in the history of esports in Spain.
Born in Badalona in 1999, Th3Antonio shared his reasons in a video, where he explained that he explored options in the LEC but ultimately decided that retirement was the best choice. âI explored my options in the LEC, but nothing came up. I had options in the Superliga, but honestly, what are the chances of playing Superliga and then getting another shot in the LEC? I donât think itâs likely. So I had two choices: either Superliga or retirement,â he said. He added, “I could play in Superliga, but it doesnât motivate me. Competing is about reaching the top, and in Superliga, the highest goal is winning the EMEA Masters. Thatâs fine, but I wanted to play in the LEC.â
GIANTX will maintain its connection with Th3Antonio, who will now focus on streaming for the organization. With a community of over 700,000 followers, mainly from Spain and Latin America, Th3Antonio has also found success as a content creator. JosĂŠ DĂaz, co-CEO of GIANTX, commented on his departure: âAntonioâs decision is understandably sad; heâs been with us for a long time. But I believe he needs to keep building his personal brand because he has a lot of potential. Heâs someone who entertains people. Thereâs no doubt about that for me. I think this is a step he needs to take in his career, and weâre very happy heâs doing it and continuing with us.â
After competing in the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC), one of his main goals, Th3Antonio was a key player for GIANTX, helping to elevate the teamâs performance and bringing them closer to the world stage. Starting in 2025, he will provide the official LEC co-stream from Berlin, offering commentary on competitions through his channels.
Nationally, Th3Antonio has won four Spanish championship titles and came close to winning a fifth Superliga. His achievements include two Iberian Cups, one Copa, and a runner-up title in the European Masters, along with several MVP awards. David Alonso, GIANTXâs sports director, highlighted Th3Antonioâs impact and explained the clubâs strategic changes: âWe want to scout players through data because weâre very good at it and have a system that sets us apart from other clubs in Europe. To become the next G2 or Fnatic, we need to recruit the next generation of stars like BrokenBlade, Yike, Caps. We focus on young talent and players who are very dedicated.â
Th3Antonioâs career began in his teens, debuting in the Superliga at age 16 with PAM. Shortly afterward, he joined GIANTX, then known as Giants, and has maintained a strong connection with the club since 2017. This collaboration has marked a milestone in Spanish esports, with Th3Antonio solidifying his place as the most successful player in the clubâs history.
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