JDG announced the disconnection with Ale and introduced the former RNG top laner Xiaoxu

JDG Jingdong E-sports Club released a personnel change announcement on Thursday, announcing that it had parted ways with top laner Hu Jiale (ID: Ale). The details of the announcement are as follows:

"After friendly negotiations between the player and the club, and on the premise of fully respecting the player's personal wishes, JDG JD Esports Club's top laner Hu Jiale (ID: Ale) is officially disconnected from the club from today.

Since joining JDG in December 2024, Ale has injected a different kind of passion into the team with his fearless style of play. You are a daring fighter with a distinctive style, making you an impressive presence on the field, and you have also demonstrated the various possibilities of a top laner with practical actions. Whether on or off the field, your determination and enthusiasm always influence everyone in the team, and you are the precious strength and wealth of the team. Every effort and sweat you put in in the training room and on the field will be recorded in the journey we write together.

I would like to thank Ale for his contribution to JDG Esports Club during his time on the team, and I would also like to thank the fans for their support and attention. I wish Ale can continue to ride the waves and keep the wind in his future career. See you on the court! "

The 23-year-old Ale has played for DMO, TT, LNG, EDG and AL, and is good at heroes such as Qing Gangying, Master Yi, Wushuang Jianji, etc. He switched to JDG in November 2024 and won the third place in the first stage of LPL in 2025 with the team.

Xiaoxu officially joins JDG

On the day Ale left the team, JDG announced that former RNG top laner Xu Xingzu (ID: Xiaoxu) officially joined the team. The 21-year-old has played for many teams including RYL, LGD, RA, RNG, etc. He is good at heroes including Desert Butcher, Darkin Sword Demon, Monkey King and Iron Armor Wraith.

The announcement reads: "After friendly negotiations between the two parties, Xu Xingzu (ID: Xiaoxu), the former top laner of RNG e-sports club, will officially join JDG Jingdong e-sports club and will fight in the new stage with the team in the future.

As a leader among the new generation of top laners, Xiaoxu has attracted much attention for his outstanding laning suppression and bold operations at critical moments. Whether it is a strong suppression performance on the line or a precise timing of cutting into team battles, he can always open up the situation for the team with his personal ability, showing great potential.

The club is currently actively cooperating with the league to complete the player registration process. We sincerely thank all fans for their support and attention. A new stage and a new journey. We look forward to JDG.Xiaoxu meeting challenges and growing together with the team. Welcome to join us!"

With the addition of Xiaoxu, JDG will play in the third stage of the 2025 LPL with the following lineup:

Top laner: Xu Xingzu (ID: Xiaoxu)

Jungler: Peng Lixun (ID: Xun)

Mid laner: Li Lican (ID: Scout)

ADC: Kim Soo-hwan (ID: Peyz)

Assistant: Zhang Rui (ID: Wink)

General Manager of Competition and Training: Pan Fei (ID: Fei)

Manager: Wu Shuo (ID: Vus5o)

Head coach: Mingkai (ID: Clearlove)

Coach: Yanhengmo (ID: Sin)

Coach: He Wenbo (ID: BoBo)

Coach: Zhang Xingran (ID: Zoom)

Coach: Chen Long (ID: Xiasu)

Team leader: Cui Hu (ID: Seek)