Raef Alturkistani Reveals Career Journey after Winning SEF Award for Best Fighting Game Player
Raef Alturkistani recently won the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) Award for Best Fighting Game Player for the second year in a row. For the first time, he reveals his incredible career journey.
Dr. Raef Alturkistani chuckles when asked whether he truly saves lives by day and takes them by night.
“Yes, that’s exactly what I do!” says the 28-year-old.
It may sound dramatic, but his story is anything but ordinary.
A Jeddah native, Alturkistani recently completed his medical residency after earning his degree from King Abdulaziz University.
But beyond medicine, Alturkistani is a world-class Tekken player, recently clinching his second consecutive Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) Award for Best Fighting Game Player.
“That achievement means a lot for me because I won it back-to-back,” he says. “To win it for the second time in a row really is special. I completed my residency as a doctor and achieved so much in esports in the same year. That’s what makes me proud, and I hope I continue this in the future.”
His favorite esports moments in 2024 include finishing third at the Tekken World Tour Finals and securing fifth at the Evolution Championship Series (Evo) T8—achievements that cemented his global reputation.
