Faker: The Greatest League of Legends Player of All Time
Faker is widely regarded as the greatest player in the history of League of Legends. His dominance at the World Championship has left a lasting impression on the international League community.
In his seven appearances at Worlds, Faker has won the tournament three times and has never been eliminated before the semifinals. He has never emerged from the group stage as a second seed, always winning his group. His outstanding group stage record stands at an impressive 38-6.
A Legacy of Success: Faker’s Accomplishments at Worlds
Every year during Worlds season, Faker evolves into an unstoppable force. His performance on the international stage is unparalleled. Let’s take a closer look at his accolades, titles, and accomplishments throughout his remarkable 10-season career at the World Championship.
Worlds 2013: The First World Championship Victory
Faker achieved the incredible feat of winning Worlds in his rookie season, something only a few players have accomplished in their debut year as a pro. SK Telecom T1, his team at the time, dropped just three games and swept Royal Club in the grand final.
Worlds 2015: A Dominant Second World Championship
After missing Worlds in 2014, Faker returned to the event with a vengeance the following year. SKT’s 2015 Worlds run is widely considered one of the most dominant performances in League history. The team only lost one game throughout the entire tournament, which occurred in the grand final against KOO Tigers.
Worlds 2016: A Hard-Fought Third World Championship
Faker continued his winning streak at Worlds in 2016, but it wasn’t an easy path to victory. SKT faced fierce competition from ROX Tigers in the semifinals and Samsung Galaxy in the finals. Both series were intense, featuring thrilling rematches of domestic rivalries. Many fans consider the semifinal between SKT and ROX as the greatest and most competitive series ever played in League history.
Worlds 2017: A Runner-Up Finish
In 2017, Faker and SKT reached Worlds once again but failed to secure the championship for the first time in their history. The team’s loss to Samsung Galaxy in a rematch of the previous year’s grand final signified a weakening of SKT’s dominance in international events.
Worlds 2019: A Semifinal Exit
For the first time in his career, Faker was eliminated from Worlds before the grand final. SKT’s defeat in 2019 came at the hands of Europe’s G2 Esports, who ultimately lost to FunPlus Phoenix in the final.
Worlds 2021: Another Semifinal Run
Faker made a deep run at the tournament in his first Worlds appearance under the “T1” era of his organization. They reached the semifinals but were knocked out by the defending champions, DWG KIA, who dominated T1 in most of their matches.
Worlds 2022: Still to Come
Faker and T1 are currently competing in the 2022 World Championship. They will face JD Gaming, the number one seed from the LPL, in the semifinals on October 29.
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