Introduction
League of Legends (LoL) is one of the biggest esports games in the world. The game has been
Introduction
League of Legends (LoL) is one of the biggest esports games in the world. The game has been played since 2009 and has a huge following around the globe. It has been reported that the game has over 110 million monthly active players. It's no surprise then that the players are considered athletes in their own right. Each year there are tournaments around the world with the biggest being the LoL World Championship. This article will explore the members of the LoL World Championship winning teams.
Season 1 Champions - Fnatic
The first season of the LoL World Championship took place in 2011 with Fnatic taking home the trophy. The team consisted of xPeke, Cyanide, LamiaZealot, Shushei, and Mellisan. xPeke is still playing the game and has played for other top teams such as Origen and Astralis. The other team members either retired or moved on to other teams. Despite their win, Fnatic hasn't won another World Championship but they have been runners up twice, in Season 3 and Season 8.
Season 2 Champions - Taipei Assassins
The Taipei Assassins were the first team from Taiwan to win the World Championship in Season 2. They beat the Korean team, Azubu Frost, in the final. The team consisted ofToyz, Lilballz, Stanley, MiSTakE, and bebeisadog. The team members all retired from professional LoL play after they won the championship. Toyz was considered one of the best mid-laners in the world and won the MVP title for his performance in the final matches. The Taipei Assassins haven't qualified for the World Championship since their win.
Season 3 Champions - SK Telecom T1
Season 3 saw the rise of Korean teams in the LoL scene. SK Telecom T1 won their first World Championship in Season 3, which began their dominance in the scene. The team was led by the legendary mid-laner, Faker. The team also consisted of Piglet, Bengi, Impact, and PoohManDu. Faker is considered one of the greatest players to ever play the game and has won the World Championship three times with SK Telecom T1. The other team members have all retired or moved on to other teams.
Season 4 Champions - Samsung White
Samsung White was one of the most dominant teams in the history of LoL. They won every game in the World Championship knockout stage and only lost two games in the entire tournament. The team consisted of Looper, DanDy, PawN, imp, and Mata. The bot-lane duo of imp and Mata were considered the best in the world at the time. The team members have all retired or moved on to other teams. Imp has won the World Championship twice, once with Samsung White and once with Longzhu Gaming.
Season 5 Champions - SK Telecom T1
SK Telecom T1 won their second World Championship in Season 5. The lineup had changed from the previous championship with MaRin, Bengi, Faker, Bang, and Wolf. Faker was still considered the best player in the world and Bang was considered one of the best AD carries in the world. SK Telecom T1 have since gone on to win the World Championship two more times, in Season 6 and Season 7.
Season 6 Champions - SK Telecom T1
SK Telecom T1 won their third World Championship in Season 6. The team had changed again with Duke, Blank, Faker, Bang, and Wolf. The team was once again led by Faker who was considered the best player in the world. The other team members have all retired or moved on to other teams. SK Telecom T1 are the only team to have won the World Championship three times.
Season 7 Champions - Samsung Galaxy
Samsung Galaxy won their first World Championship in Season 7. The team beat SK Telecom T1 in the final, ending their reign as World Champions. The team consisted of CuVee, Ambition, Crown, Ruler, and CoreJJ. The team members have all retired or moved on to other teams. Ruler is still playing the game and won the championship again in Season 9 with Gen.G (formerly Samsung Galaxy).
Season 8 Champions - Invictus Gaming
Invictus Gaming won their first World Championship in Season 8. The team defeated Fnatic in the final and became the first Chinese team to win the championship. The team consisted of TheShy, Ning, Rookie, JackeyLove, and Baolan. The team members are still playing and have had success in other tournaments. TheShy is considered one of the best top-laners in the world while Rookie is considered one of the best mid-laners.
Season 9 Champions - FunPlus Phoenix
FunPlus Phoenix won their first World Championship in Season 9. The team defeated G2 Esports in the final. The team consisted of GimGoon, Tian, Doinb, Lwx, and Crisp. The team members are still playing and have had mixed success since their championship win. Crisp and Lwx have since won the LPL (China's domestic LoL league) with their team, while the others are still striving for more success.