The League of Legends World Championship is back in Korea and Svenskeren is making waves. Despite his troubled past, Svenskeren has led Cloud9 to the semifinals, marking the first time in seven years that a North American team has made it this far. His journey has been full of challenges and criticism, but he has persevered and proven himself as a top jungler in the tournament.
A Promising Start
After leaving SK Gaming in 2015, Svenskeren joined TSM, which had a strong roster and a winning history. Despite their success in North America, TSM struggled at international events, consistently failing to get out of the group stage. Svenskeren received a lot of blame for these failures and gained a reputation as a player who made costly mistakes. However, the blame was often misplaced as TSM had several underlying issues affecting their performance.
A Shift and Redemption
Svenskeren’s journey took a new turn when he joined Cloud9. Despite initially struggling and being benched, Svenskeren found his stride in the Academy league and rediscovered his carry-oriented playstyle. This shift in mindset and the team’s new fight-first strategy have propelled Svenskeren and Cloud9 to great success at Worlds 2018. Cloud9 is the only North American team to figure out how to win against top-level teams, and Svenskeren has been a key player in their victories.
This year’s Worlds is a redemption story for Svenskeren—going from suspension and criticism to being on the verge of winning it all. His journey is a testament to his resilience and skill as a player.
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