In 2019, fans of League of Legends witnessed some intense matches. From full team efforts to individual players, several stars stood out over the past 12 months.
To rank the top 10 League players of the year, we considered various factors including mechanical skill, champion pool, consistency, adaptability, and the player’s role in their team’s success.
The best players on this list excel in all these criteria. Their mechanical skill and impact on their team’s success are equally important.
10) Liu “Crisp” Qing-Song
Crisp had a breakout year, transforming into one of the best supports in the world. His synergy with his teammates was crucial to FunPlus Phoenix’s success. He demonstrated a flexible champion pool, roaming pressure, and exceptional teamfighting skills.
9) Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok
Faker, a legendary mid-laner, led T1 to a resurgence in 2019. While he may not have been at his peak performance, his stability, flexibility, and playmaking ability were integral to T1’s success. Despite some struggles at the international level, he played a crucial role in T1’s domestic triumphs.
8) Yu “JackeyLove” Wen-Bo
JackeyLove stepped up for Invictus Gaming in 2019, proving his worth to the team. His skills were essential in securing their spot at Worlds. Despite falling short against FunPlus Phoenix, JackeyLove was one of the best ADCs in the world.
7) Lee “Tarzan” Seung-yong
Tarzan showcased his skills as one of the best junglers in the world in the LCK regular season. Despite a disappointing playoffs performance, his wide champion pool, mechanical prowess, and aggressive playstyle made him exceptional.
6) Kang “TheShy” Seung-lok
TheShy stood out for Invictus Gaming as the best top laner in China. His carry potential and unapologetic aggression made him a star player. Despite some team weaknesses, TheShy consistently performed well.
5) Rasmus “Caps” Winther
Caps reached the finals of Worlds for the second year in a row, proving his talent and skill. His unpredictability, confidence, and wide champion pool contributed to his success. He was the best mid-laner in Europe and performed exceptionally well internationally.
4) Gao “Tian” Tian-Liang
Tian and Crisp played essential roles in FunPlus Phoenix’s success. Tian’s confidence, champion pool, and aggressive playstyle allowed him to dominate the jungle. He demonstrated exceptional performance throughout the year.
3) Kim “Clid” Tae-min
Clid proved his world-class potential in 2019, becoming one of the star players on T1. His dominance in the jungle and champion pool were matched only by Tarzan. Despite some shortcomings at Worlds, Clid was an impressive force.
2) Luka “Perkz” Perković
Perkz’s transition from mid-laner to ADC was seamless. His versatility and mechanical prowess made him one of the best ADCs in the LEC. Despite falling short at Worlds, Perkz performed exceptionally well internationally.
1) Kim “Doinb” Tae-sang
Doinb was the driving force behind FunPlus Phoenix’s success in 2019. As the team’s leader, he shaped their gameplay and had an extraordinary champion pool. His calculated approach and unpredictable playstyle made him the best player of the year.
This list is based on personal opinion.
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