Faker

Lee Sang-hyeok (; born May 7, 1996), better known as Faker, is a South Korean professional League of Legends player who currently competes for the team T1. He gained prominence after joining SK Telecom T1 (now T1) in 2013, where he has since played as the team's mid laner. Often hailed as the "Michael Jordan of esports", Faker is widely regarded as the greatest League of Legends player in history. Throughout his career, he has secured a record of 10 League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) titles, two Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) titles, and three World Championship titles. Originally from Gangseo District, Seoul, Faker was signed by SKT in 2013, and quickly established himself as one of the league's top players. In his debut year, he achieved both an LCK title and a World Championship victory with SKT. From 2014 to 2017, Faker added five more LCK titles to his name, along with two MSI titles in 2016 and 2017, and two additional World Championships in 2015 and 2016. During this time, he also emerged victorious in the All-Star Paris 2014 and the IEM World Championship in 2016. Between 2019 and 2022, Faker secured four more LCK titles, becoming the first player to reach a total of 10. He also represented the South Korean national team at the 2018 Asian Games, earning a silver medal, and the 2022 Asian Games, earning a gold. Faker's individual achievements include accolades such as a World Championship Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, an MSI MVP award, two LCK season MVP awards, an LCK finals MVP award, and two LCK First-All Pro Team designations. He holds several records, including being the first player to reach 1,000, 2,000, and 2,500 kills, the first to have played 700 games, and the first to have won 500 games in the LCK. Faker also holds the record for the most kills in World Championship matches and was the first player to surpass 100 World Championship wins. His accomplishments earned him recognition as the Best Esports Player at The Game Awards in 2017, and he was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Asia Entertainment & Sports in 2019. Additionally, he was inducted into the Esports Hall of Fame in the same year. Faker's popularity extends beyond the competitive scene, as he is a highly marketable figure who has appeared in numerous commercials and talk shows. In 2020, he became a part-owner and executive of T1 Entertainment & Sports. His annual salary, as of 2020, was estimated by the Olympics to be nearly .