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When you think about LoL players with most World Championships, only one name comes to mind — Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok.

Faker is T1’s star player and a renowned mid laner, hailed as the greatest of all time (GOAT). His illustrious career boasts an impressive four World Championships, a feat unmatched in the history of LoL.

SKT Telecom T1 Faker at Worlds 2013 posing at the Staples Center in ONE Esports featured image for article "Faker’s full list of podium finishes throughout his long League of Legends career"
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Faker’s full list of podium finishes throughout his 10-year League of Legends career

In 2023, he secured his fourth Worlds title, seven years since his third Worlds victory in 2016. The Korean mid laner dedicated this win to his teammates Choi “Zeus” Woo-je, Moon “Oner” Hyeon-joon, Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong, and Ryu “Keria” Min-seok.

Let’s take a look at the other esports pros who share the spotlight with Faker as LoL players with most World Championships and Worlds wins.



Full list of all LoL players with most World Championships

5 Worlds wins

LOL PLAYERROLEWORLDS TITLES BY YEAR AND TEAM
Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeokMid laner2024 (T1)
2023 (T1)
2016 (SK Telecom T1)
2015 (SK Telecom T1)
2013 (SK Telecom T1)
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Faker holding up four fingers after winning the Worlds 2024 championship
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3 Worlds wins

LOL PLAYERROLEWORLDS TITLES BY YEAR AND TEAM
Bae “Bengi” Seong-woongJungler2016 (SK Telecom T1)
2015 (SK Telecom T1)
2013 (SK Telecom T1)
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2 Worlds wins

LOL PLAYERROLEWORLDS TITLES BY YEAR AND TEAM
Ryu “Keria” Min-seokSupport2024 (T1)
2023 (T1)
Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeongBot laner2024 (T1)
2023 (T1)
Moon “Oner” Hyeon-joonJungler2024 (T1)
2023 (T1)
Choi “Zeus” Woo-jeTop laner2024 (T1)
2023 (T1)
Cho “BeryL” Geon-heeSupport2022 (DRX)
2020 (DAMWON Gaming)
Lee “Duke” Ho-seongTop laner2018 (Invictus Gaming)
2016 (SK Telecom T1)
Bae “Bang” Jun-sikBot laner2016 (SK Telecom T1)
2015 (SK Telecom T1)
Lee “Wolf” Jae-wanSupport2016 (SK Telecom T1)
2015 (SK Telecom T1)

1 Worlds win

LoL players with most World Championships featuring SK Telecom T1 at Worlds 2013
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Full list of League of Legends Worlds winners throughout the years
LOL PLAYERROLEWORLDS TITLES BY YEAR AND TEAM
Hwang “Kingen” Seong-hoonTop laner2022 (DRX)
Hong “Pyosik” Chang-hyeonJungler2022 (DRX)
Lee “Juhan” Ju-hanSubstitute player (jungler)2022 (DRX)
Kim “Zeka” Geon-wooMid laner2022 (DRX)
Kim “Deft” Hyuk-kyuBot laner2022 (DRX)
Li “Flandre” Xuan-JunTop laner2021 (EDward Gaming)
Zhao “JieJie” Li-JieJungler2021 (EDward Gaming)
Lee “Scout” Ye-chanMid laner2021 (EDward Gaming)
Park “Viper” Do-hyeonBot laner2021 (EDward Gaming)
Tian “Meiko” YeSupport2021 (EDward Gaming)
Jang “Nuguri” Ha-gwonTop laner2020 (DAMWON Gaming)
Kim “Canyon” Geon-buJungler2020 (DAMWON Gaming)
Heo “ShowMaker” SuMid laner2020 (DAMWON Gaming)
Jang “Ghost” Yong-junBot laner2020 (DAMWON Gaming)
Kim “GimGoon” Han-saemTop laner2019 (FunPlus Phoenix)
Gao “Tian” Tian-LiangJungler2019 (FunPlus Phoenix)
Kim “Doinb” Tae-sangMid laner2019 (FunPlus Phoenix)
Lin “Lwx” Wei-XiangBot laner2019 (FunPlus Phoenix)
Liu “Crisp” Qing-SongSupport2019 (FunPlus Phoenix)
Kang “TheShy” Seung-lokTop laner2018 (Invictus Gaming)
Gao “Ning” Zhen-NingJungler2018 (Invictus Gaming)
Song “Rookie” Eui-jinMid laner2018 (Invictus Gaming)
Yu “JackeyLove” Wen-BoBot laner2018 (Invictus Gaming)
Wang “Baolan” Liu-YiSupport2018 (Invictus Gaming)
Lee “CuVee” Seong-jinTop laner2017 (Samsung Galaxy)
Kang “Ambition” Chan-yongJungler2017 (Samsung Galaxy)
Kang “Haru” Min-seungJungler2017 (Samsung Galaxy)
Lee “Crown” Min-hoMid laner2017 (Samsung Galaxy)
Park “Ruler” Jae-hyukBot laner2017 (Samsung Galaxy)
Jo “CoreJJ” Yong-inSupport2017 (Samsung Galaxy)
Kang “Blank” Sun-guJungler2016 (SK Telecom T1)
Jang “MaRin” Gyeong-hwanTop laner2015 (SK Telecom T1)
Lee “Easyhoon” Ji-hoonMid laner2015 (SK Telecom T1)
Jang “Looper” Hyeong-seokTop laner2014 (Samsung White)
Choi “Dandy” In-kyuJungler2014 (Samsung White)
Heo “PawN” Won-seokMid laner2014 (Samsung White)
Gu “imp” Seung-binBot laner2014 (Samsung White)
Cho “Mata” Se-hyeong Support2014 (Samsung White)
Jeong “Impact” Eon-youngTop laner2013 (SK Telecom T1)
Chae “Piglet” Gwang-jinBot laner2013 (SK Telecom T1)
Lee “PoohManDu” Jeong-hyeonSupport2013 (SK Telecom T1)
Wang “Stanley” June-TsanTop laner2012 (Taipei Assassins)
Sung “Lilballz” Kuan-PoJungler2012 (Taipei Assassins)
Lau “Toyz” Wai KinMid laner2012 (Taipei Assassins)
Chang “BeBe” Bo-Wei Bot laner2012 (Taipei Assassins)
Chen “MiSTakE” Hui-ChungSupport2012 (Taipei Assassins)
Bram “wewillfailer” de WinterTop laner2011 (Fnatic)
Enrique “xPeke” MartínezTop laner2011 (Fnatic)
Lauri “Cyanide” Happonen Jungler2011 (Fnatic)
Maciej “Shushei” RatuszniakMid laner2011 (Fnatic)
Manuel “LaMiaZeaLoT” MildenbergerBot laner2011 (Fnatic)
Peter “Mellisan” MeisrimelSupport2011 (Fnatic)

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