In every strong VALORANT team, there is a moment when pressure hits. The round is running out of time, the map feels overwhelming, and multiple teammates are calling different plays. This is when the in-game leader matters most. One clear voice has to take control and make the final decision. For Modhi “madv” Alkanhal, being that voice is her responsibility.
She is a Saudi VALORANT pro and in-game leader (IGL) for Falcons Vega, the women’s team under the wider Team Falcons banner. She plays with structure. She calls with conviction. And in a scene that’s growing fast inside Saudi Arabia, she has become one of the clearest symbols of what “next generation” leadership looks like.
Foundations & Beginnings
Modhi Alkanhal (born March 10, 2003) grew up in a Saudi Arabia already in the midst of change. For her generation, gaming wasn’t just a hobby—it was a shared language, a community, and a competitive space. After getting a PC at a young age, she began playing the game she would later become known for and was invited to join what was described as the first women’s team for that game. She was also asked to help recruit players for the roster.
Her career took a major step forward when she joined Team Falcons, which was building a Saudi-only women’s roster with high standards, even though few Saudi players had reached top ranks. Earning the opportunity required more than timing. It demanded discipline, consistency, and proving herself round after round. The challenge extended beyond competition: her early journey was treated as a six-month trial at home, balancing esports ambition with education, until her results and growth earned full family support.
The Pivot and Rise
Talent can get a player noticed. In VALORANT, it’s decision-making that keeps teams winning. Playing under the gamertag madv, Modhi is best known for her role as an in-game leader (IGL). She reads opponents, adapts mid-round, and turns strategy into execution. The IGL role isn’t glamorous. It carries responsibilities like making calls under pressure, managing information, and keeping the team focused when rounds become chaotic. This is where Modhi’s strengths stand out most: calm control, clear communication, and a steady tempo that holds the team together when the map starts to unravel.
Because of that, her rise hasn’t come from a single viral moment. It has been built event after event, major after major, proving that she belongs at the top through results.
Impact & Achievements
In esports, consistency is everything. Anyone can have a great game, but champions prove they can win again and again under new patches, new opponents, and rising pressure. Modhi “madv” Alkanhal is building that kind of legacy: steady victories, continuous growth, and a reputation that keeps getting reinforced.
SEF Awards: Setting a National Standard
By now, Modhi has turned national recognition into a pattern. She has claimed Best Female Player at the SEF Awards across four consecutive years (2022–2025), a rare streak that reflects long-term dominance, not a single peak. When an award repeats, it stops being luck and starts being identity: consistency, leadership, and performance that holds up every season.
Saudi Women’s eLeague: Dominance in Numbers
Her performance matched her awards. At the Saudi Women’s eLeague 2025 – Major 3, Team Falcons Vega won the championship, and Modhi, playing as madv, was named Final MVP, the player who had the biggest impact on the tournament. She recorded 406 eliminations and maintained a kill-to-death ratio of 2.00, meaning she defeated twice as many opponents as she lost to. This wasn’t just one great match, it was top-level performance across the entire event, driven by her skill, focus, and leadership, which helped guide her team to victory.
International pathway: Game Changers and beyond
Modhi’s competitive history includes appearances across Game Changers events and other regional leagues, not only domestic tournaments. Her VLR profile records results across multiple Game Changers regions (including EMEA and Pacific/Southeast Asia) alongside Saudi achievements such as Saudi Women’s eLeague titles and podium finishes. Her tracked prize winnings across tournaments also reflect sustained competitive activity, evidence of an athlete building experience through consistent international and regional competition, season after season.
Cultural Influence
Today, the Kingdom is one of the most active gaming markets in the world, with women driving a major part of that growth. In 2025, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology stated that 48% of gamers in Saudi Arabia are women, with the total gaming population reaching around 23.5 million.
With the Kingdom’s esports ecosystem expanding through federations, leagues, arenas, and national programs, Modhi’s success becomes evidence that the pathway is real. It gives younger players a reference point they can trust. Her edge is not just mechanics or confidence. It’s a mindset built on discipline, constant self-review, and the refusal to settle. That’s why her impact lasts beyond the scoreboard.
Legacy & Next Steps
Modhi Alkanhal is building something bigger than stats. She is setting a new standard for elite Saudi esports leadership:
- Calm under pressure
- Disciplined in preparation
- Rooted in who she is
- Ambitious in direction
Her results show she can dominate domestically. Her experience shows she can compete across the region. Her voice shows she understands what her career represents for Saudi women watching closely. Modhi’s journey is only starting, and her impact is only set to grow.
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