Undoubtedly, League of Legends is such a legendary game in the gaming world. I was wondering who is the champion of LoL in real life. So, I did some research and got the names of the ten most popular League of Legends players who have won most World Championships. LoL is not any ordinary game as it requires patience, time, and talent. Since 2009, it has gained the attention of players around the world. Moreover, as per the data of 2022, the game has 180 million monthly active players. Are you ready to know about the game’s real-life champions? If yes, let’s learn about them.
10 Best League of Legends Players
Here are the ten most popular League of Legends players who have become champions multiple times.
1. Faker
Faker is one of the most skilled League of Legends players worldwide. His full name is Lee Sang-hyeok and was born on May 7, 1996, and belongs to the team T1 (previously SK Telecom T1) and is a mid-laner by profession. He started playing Lol in March 2013 and won the World Champions four times. Faker’s most recent winning was in 2023 where he won his fourth championship. He controls the game by using his skills and a strong strategy. One of the best quotes of Faker is “My goal is to always be better than I was yesterday.”
2. Mata
Mata, whose full name is, Cho ‘Mata’ Se-hyeong has the role of “support,” and was born on February 27, 1994. He debuted MVP Ozone’s Support in the Champions Spring 2013 from the tea, Gen G1. However, he does not play on stage anymore as in 2019, he decided to become a coach. He is among the best Support LoL players of his time. He is often seen supporting his team on the stage. Mata’s strongest champion was Thresh, where he showed his roaming vision, shot calls, and clutch plays. He is among the best League of Legends players in its history.
3. Wolf
Wolf is the best Support LoL player whose real name is Lee Jae-wan was born on 9 September 1996. He debuted in 2012 with the team NaJin Shield. Then, in 2013, Wolf joined SK Telecom and played alongside Faker and together they were the best duo in LoL’s history. He played League of Legends skin championship and World Championship where he won 2 consecutive World Championships in 2013 and 2015. Furthermore, Wolf has big nails and according to him, his nail benefits him while playing games.
4. Doublelift
Doublelift, or Yiliang “Peter” Peng, is a retired League of Legends player. He played the game for Counter Logic Gaming, Team Liquid, Team SoloMid, and 100 Thieves. He debuted in 2011 with Team Curse. In 2013, at the League of Legends All-Star tournament, he gave a statement in which he said, “Everyone else is trash.” Moreover, he has seven overall World Championship titles. Doublelift’s favourite e-sports player is former Brood War and Starcraft 2. In 2016, he reached 50,000 total CS and became the first player to reach this CS in LCS history.
5. Keria
Ryu Min-seok, popularly known as Keria, was born on October 14, 2002. He debuted in 2017 with the team Gyeonggi. However, in 2020, he joined another team, T1. A popular LoL player, Deft, once said that Keria is one of the best Support LoL players. Keria adores Mata and CoreJJ. He balances his aggression and defence well. In 2024, he became the 16th player to reach 500 games in the LCK. The popular line Keria is, “My goal is always to be the link that supports the team and ensures its success.”
6. Showmaker
Showmaker, whose real name is Heo Su, was born on July 22, 2000. He has the role of mid-laner and debuted in November 2017 with the team, DAMWON. Currently, his team is Dplus KIA, which he joined in 2023. The reason behind choosing the name “Showmaker” is that Heo Su wanted to be on a great show. Moreover, the most popular line of Showmaker is, “I always believe that I can win, even when everyone says it’s impossible.”
7. Caps
Caps, or Rasmus ‘Caps’ Borregaard Winther, is another popular League of Legends player who was born on December 17, 1999. He debuted in January 2015 with the team Enigma Esports. His current team is G2 Esports, which he joined in March 2020, and is a mid-laner by role. Caps became popular for his shaved head in 2021. A few people know that he is the younger brother of Ryze, who is a Dota 2 player. He has a nickname, Baby Faker, as his playing style is similar to legend player, Faker.
8. Perkz
The full name of “Perkz” is Luka ‘Perkz’ Perkovic, who was born on September 30, 1998. He is among the most popular League of Legends players and debuted in June 2014 with the team GSI Gaming. Furthermore, in 2025, he switched to the team Ruddy Esports. The name “Perkz” is taken from his surname, Perkovic. Along with Zven, Broken Blade, and Nisqy, he became the fourth player to win titles in both the EU and NA.
9. Ambition
Kang Chan-yong, who is popularly known as Ambition, was born on October 27, 1992, and is currently playing for Gen.G from May 2018. Furthermore, his debuting team was MiG Blaze, which he joined in November 2011. Overall, he has experience of eight years in the gaming industry. Ambition won the World Championship in 2017, with the team Samsung Galaxy. He doesn’t play on-stage games and enjoys his career as a full-time streamer.
10. Uzi
Jian Zi-Hao, also known as, Uzi, was born on April 5, 1997, and debuted his career with Royal Team in October 2012 and lastly played for EDward Gaming. He was a popular bot laner in the League of Legends game. Uzi is generally known for his temper and attitude. He is globally famous for most kills in professional games. Despite he never won any World Championship, his gameplay makes him unique. However, Uzi announced his retirement from the professional game on June 3, 2020.
The Last Line
League of Legends is many of the gamer’s favourtie because of its unique champions and gameplay. But many professional League of Legends players out there won many World Champions. Furthermore, the most popular LoL players are Faker, Mata, Wolf, Doublelift, and Keria. Their attitude, strategy, and patience make them win the World Championships. Enjoy their gaming experience and tell us in the comments which are your favourtie LoL player.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ques: Who is the richest LoL player?
Ans: The richest LoL player is Lee Sang-Hyeok, who also won the World Championships four times in League of Legends.
Ques: How much is Faker’s salary?
Ans: According to reports from a Korean website, Faker’s estimated salary is 6 million US dollars per year.
Ques: Who is the owner of T1?
Ans: The owners of T1 are SK Telecom and Comcast Spectacor.
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