League of Legends is one of the biggest competitive games in the world. But who are the best LOL pro players and talents out there?
In today’s world of esports, there are few games bigger than League of Legends. It became the most-watched video game ever since the first World Championship in 2011. Over the years, the game’s popularity skyrocketed, and it broke numerous viewership records in 2019 and 2020. With over 2,400 tournaments so far, it doesn’t come as a surprise that LoL also became popular among bettors and now tops almost all esports betting offers.One reason for League of Legends' popularity are pro players who put much effort in honing their skills and displaying them to audiences worldwide. So let's take a look at the best LoL pro players and talents out there.
Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok
Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok is hands-down the best League of Legends player of all time. The South Korean gamer started his professional career in 2013 and is currently the highest-grossing LoL player. He won three World Championships, nine domestic titles, two Mid-Season Invitationals, one Rift Rivals, and one All-Star Invitational. Faker is praised for his versatility, having played 71 champions throughout his career. His favorites are LeBlanc and Zed.
Martin “Rekkles” Larsson
Consistency matters in a game like League of Legends, and no one has it more than Martin “Rekkles” Larsson. Ever since his professional debut in 2012, “Rekkles” has constantly been in the world’s top five teams and players. He broke numerous records, like being the first player to reach 2000 kills. Larsson, who recently signed with KCorp, has been named the EU Most Valuable Player four times, and his favorite champions are Vayne and Kennen.
Luka “Perkz” Perković
It took a while to become the highest-paid European player, but Luka “Perkz” Perković definitely earned it. The Croatian is considered to be the best multi-position player, winning eight domestic European titles in two different positions. Along with this, he won the 2019 Mid-Season Invitational and the 2021 League Championship Series in his first season in the US.Many believe his success comes from an aggressive playstyle that pressures opponents to make mistakes and results in unnecessary deaths. He prefers champions like Ryze, Orianna, and Azir. “Perkz” is now a member of Could9, a team that is off to a great start in the 2022 season.
Rasmus “caPs” Winther
22-year-old Dane, Rasmus “caPs” Winther, is one of the brightest European talents in the world. He started his professional career in 2016 and can boast with six European Championships, one Mid-Season Invitational, and two Rift Rivals. His success and consistency across all tournaments made him the second-highest-paid European player. However, he still has big shoes to fill, seeing how he’s nicknamed “baby Faker” by fans.
Hung “Karsa” Hao-Hsuan
Hung “Karsa” Hao-Hsuan won four Legend Master Series in Taiwan, before moving to the Legends Pro League in China. There he won the 2018 Spring and Summer Split and Mid-Season Invitational. In 2020, he won the Mid-Season Cup and Summer Split, making him one of the most successful non-Korean Asian players of all time. He is a very intelligent player, and Lee Sin is his most-played champion. “Karsa” is currently the 15th most-paid League of Legends player.