With League of Legends Worlds 2023, Faker's GOAT status is been finally, irrevocably confirmed
Nov. 19, 2023If there was ever a debate, it’s been firmly put to bed
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In a somewhat one-sided final, Korea’s T1 triumphed over China’s Weibo Gaming, with three arguably game-winning efforts from T1 top laner Zeus proving catalysts for excellent performances across the board. But while Zeus and jungler Oner, support Keria, and ADC Gumayusi will all share in the limelight, the spotlight around this win remains fixed on one player in particular - T1’s stalwart mid laner, Faker.
It’s a longevity that’s almost unheard of in esports, a field in which, not that long ago, players were thought to be entirely washed up by 25. Faker isn’t the only one bucking that trend - across the world, veteran players are still performing well on the domestic scene, but none of them have seen the same kind of continual international success that Faker has.
Having announced in a post-game interview that he has no plans to retire, there’s every chance that Faker will continue to succeed at that level. But, as if it were ever in doubt, his historic fourth Worlds title has firmly cemented his legacy - before today, it seemed unlikely that anyone would come near his record. Now, it seems impossible.
Even without Faker, this League Of Legends team won so hard that they’re now exempt from South Korea’s military service.
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