Born on May 7, 1996, in Seoul, South Korea, Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok is a professional eSports athlete renowned as the most successful player in League of Legends (LoL) history.
He began his career in 2013 with SK Telecom T1, a team of the Korean telecommunications provider SK Telecom, and has since established himself as a legend of the game.
A Winning Streak That Made History
From the start, Faker and his team SKT T1 dominated the LoL scene. They clinched multiple significant tournaments, including the OGN Champions Summer Season 2013 and the Riot Season 3 World Championship.
Their victory at the Riot Season 3 World Championship was especially notable as they defeated the Chinese team Royal Club Huang Zu 3-0 in the sold-out Staples Center, watched by millions of live stream viewers.
Unbroken Dominance with Some Setbacks
Faker’s career wasn’t without its lows. At the Riot World Championship 2017, his team fell to Samsung Galaxy in the finals. In 2018, SKT T1 failed to qualify for the World Championship but made a strong comeback in 2019, reaching the semifinals of the World Championships, only to lose to G2 Esports.
Faker: Part-Owner of T1 and $1.2 Million Rich 💰
Faker has won the World Championship four times and earned over $1.2 million in prize money. Since February 2020, he has also been a part-owner of his team T1. His achievements, tactical prowess, and ability to reinvent himself have made him an eSports icon with a lasting impact on the world of League of Legends.
Faker’s story is one of perseverance, talent, and relentless pursuit of success. His performance at the 2023 Worlds has solidified his status as an immortal icon in eSports, whose influence will be felt for years to come. 🏆🎮
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