Pakistan’s celebrated e-sports champion Arslan Ash and his wife have welcomed their first child, a baby boy, sharing the joyous news with fans through a heartfelt Instagram post.
A Heartwarming Announcement
Arslan Ash, whose real name is Arslan Siddique, posted a touching photo featuring his hand, his wife’s hand, and their newborn’s tiny hand. In the caption, he wrote, “Alhamdulillah, blessed with a baby boy, welcome to the world, Muhammad Ayan. Our family feels complete.”
A Global Tekken Icon
Hailing from Lahore, Arslan rose from local gaming arcades to become a dominant force in the global Tekken community. Widely regarded as one of the greatest Tekken players of all time, he has earned international acclaim for his unmatched skill and consistency.
Unmatched Achievements
In August 2025, Arslan secured his sixth Evolution Championship Series (EVO) title in Las Vegas after defeating fellow Pakistani star Atif Butt in the Tekken 8 Grand Final. His historic career includes EVO titles in Japan (2019), the United States, EVO Japan 2023, and back-to-back victories in 2024 and 2025. He also earned ESPN’s “Best E-Player of 2019” award.
Champion Beyond EVO
Arslan’s accolades extend beyond EVO. He is the CEO 2021 Champion and winner of the 2022 Combo Breaker Tekken 7 tournament, where he defeated all 10 opponents to claim the title.
