League of Legends pro player Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok continues his reign as the undisputed king of esports.
The legendary mid laner has once again been crowned Esports PC Player of the Year at Esports Awards 2024.
Held on November 20, 2024, in Los Angeles, California, the Esports Awards celebrated the most outstanding names in the esports and streaming industry.
This marks Faker’s second consecutive win in this prestigious category, solidifying his status as one of the greatest esports athletes of all time.
Faker wins Esports PC Player of the Year title at Esports Awards 2024
Faker was one of 11 professional esports players nominated for the Esports PC Player of the Year award.
The nominees represented a diverse range of popular games, including Valorant, Dota 2, Counter-Strike 2, and League of Legends. Notable contenders included Tyson “TenZ” Ngo, Illya “Yatoro” Mulyarchuk, Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov, and fellow LCK mid laner Jeong “Chovy” Ji-hoon.
This award recognizes the most outstanding PC gaming competitor of the past year. The winner is selected based on a combination of their achievements and skill level. It is decided by a weighted voting system, where 75% of the vote comes from a panel of industry experts, while the remaining 25% is determined by a community vote.
In addition to his individual accolade, Faker’s team, T1, was honored as the Esports Team of the Year.
“We sincerely thank everyone who selected T1’s League of Legends team as the Esports Team of the Year,” the esports organization wrote on their X (formerly Twitter). “We will continue to bring joy and excitement to our fans alongside the best players.”
Visit the Esports Awards website for this year’s full list of nominees and winners.
2024 was another stellar year for T1 and their star player, often hailed as the “Unkillable Demon King.” His team, T1, dominated the LoL Esports scene and achieved remarkable international success.
His individual brilliance was on full display as he led T1 to victory at Esports World Cup, a multi-genre esports competition held in Saudi Arabia.
The team’s exceptional performance culminated in a back-to-back World Championship title, with Faker being crowned the World Championship 2024 final MVP.
A significant factor in T1’s successful year was their talented player roster, often referred to as “ZOFGK.” Alongside the legendary mid laner, the team boasted top laner Choi “Zeus” Woo-je, jungler Mun “Oner” Hyeon-jun, AD Carry Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong, and support Ryu “Keria” Min-seok.
Faker is widely considered the greatest League of Legends player of all time. He has won a record-breaking five World Championships and is one of the most decorated players in the LCK.
He’s particularly famous for his lightning-fast reaction times, outplaying opponents with precise mechanics, and his ability to dominate the mid lane.
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