The Best LoL Players of all time, from all around the world

Luke Warr Published August 3, 2026

League of Legends has a long-standing history of professional play around the world, but which pro players have done enough to warrant being considered the best LoL players of all time?

It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that League of Legends is the most popular MOBA of all time, standing alongside giants like Dota 2 and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. The game’s competitive scene continues to thrive with multiple large-scale international tournaments each year, and new talents rise up every year from the game’s separate competitive regions.

Many League of Legends players have tried their hand at competing at the professional level. However, only a few of them have managed to make their names known through their sheer knowledge and skill in the game. These are the those few, the very best League of Legends players of all time.

1. Faker

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It’s impossible to talk about the best LoL players of all time and not immediately mention The Unkillable Demon King himself, Faker. Establishing his skills in the game as a dominant solo queue player, Faker was pulled out of the ladder by T1 and has stuck with the team ever since.

This player has seen it all, winning multiple LCK, MSI, and World Championship titles and being considered one of the most prominent esports figures of all time. Developer Riot Games has even recognized Faker’s influence and skill in the game through various in-game skins and making him the first Hall of Legends inductee. By now, he’s even become one of the most popular figures in South Korea.

Despite having begun his professional career in 2013, Faker continues to dominate both the LCK and international-level tournaments. With some of his mid lane plays with champions like LeBlanc, Ahri, and Zed being cemented in League of Legends history, every pro LoL player looks up to Faker as someone who has climbed to the very top of the scene.

2. Chovy

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Faker may have paved the way for mid laners, but many would agree that Chovy has walked the path better than even Faker ever could. Chovy is held back by his inability to reach the final of any single elimination international, including the World Championship. Even then, his popularity is still second only to T1’s Unkillable Demon King.

With Faker and Chovy constantly butting heads in every match that sees T1 face Gen.G, Chovy eventually managed to pass Faker in the eyes of many in 2025. Winning the 2025 Mid-Season Invitational and the Esports World Cup back-to-back, the player was a key part of Gen.G winning a record 27 matches in a row.

With multiple LCK and MSI titles under his belt, Chovy has reached the pinnacle of the League world. In 2025, Chovy was named Esports Athlete of the Year at the Game Awards.

3. Uzi

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Former Chinese pro Uzi began his career in 2012 and proceeded to dominate the bottom lane for over 10 years. Widely considered the best ADC player of all time, the Crownless King led multiple teams to victory in the highest levels of League of Legends in the LPL and beyond.

While Uzi only saw one big international win at the 2018 Mid-Season Invitational, he was crowned MVP in the finals and his reign over the bottom lane made waves around the world. Every team had to scramble to play around him, and his precise and aggressive playing style ensured he remained a pillar that his team could rely on.

Uzi went on to be crowned as the second inductee in the League of Legends Hall of Legends, despite not having a single World Championship title under his belt. While Uzi has since retired from professional play, his mark in the gaming world is inarguable.

4. Mata

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Support players don’t always stand out. Regardless of how much effort they put in, most fans usually only see the players who get the kills, as opposed to those who make those plays happen to begin with. Mata is one of the exceptions to this rule. Considered by many to be the best support player in all of League of Legends, Mata began his professional career in 2013 and continued to jump between various teams throughout his time with the game.

The highlight of Mata’s career is definitely winning the 2014 World Championship with Samsung White. The player is still the only support to be awarded MVP at the World Championship. This achievement showcases his long-standing impact on how fans see the role.

Mata’s ability to read the enemy team and ensure his squad would keep their eyes on the prize at all times is still considered to be the best among players to compete at the pro level. This further explains Mata eventually retiring as a player and opting to join T1 as the team’s coach, guiding them to a sixth World trophy.

5. Knight

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The Golden Left Hand, Knight’s case for being the best mid laner in the world grows more and more solid as the years pass. The LPL’s best mid laner has played for several teams during his career, and he always elevates them to the best version they’ve ever had. On top of numerous LPL titles, Knight has won the 2023 Mid-Season Invitational, before also ending up as the runner-up of MSI or Worlds three times.

Knight is an excellent laner who follows his lane prowess with an equally good mid game. With a wide array of strong champions, his KDAs against the best teams reached absurd numbers in 2026. Rarely scoring under seven kills a game, Knight is the most frequent Mejai’s purchaser.

6. Keria

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If Mata defined how to shine as a support, Keria further elevated the role. The support started with DragonX before joining T1 in 2021, where he’s stayed ever since. Keria played an instrumental part in rebuilding T1 from its ashes and leading it to three consecutive World Championship titles.

Keria has been considered the best support in the world for several back to back years now. This consistency and longevity as the undisputed best in his role is an unparalleled feat. With that being said, he’s a support whose playstyle is anything but discrete. Keria is the best Bard player in the world and has a signature Pyke. Keria was also the player to introduce Caitlyn, Kalista, and Varus as support picks.

7. Caps

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Caps is easily one of the best-known European League of Legends players, and it’s no surprise why. The player has led Fnatic and G2 Esports to claim countless LEC titles, reach back-to-back Worlds finals in 2018 and 2019, and even win MSI in 2019 with G2. Then, after a few quiet years, he also reached the 2026 First Stand final.

The Danish player has an aggressive playing style and the versatility needed to catch any opponent by surprise. In particular, his imaginative approach to the mid lane has earned him the nickname Baby Faker, something he enjoys justifying with his play.

Many believe he’s the best chance Europe has ever had to challenge the long-standing dominance of Korea and China on the game’s global stage. In 2026, he became the first Western player to reach a positive win rate against the East during the year.

8. Ruler

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The marksman role has always been high-risk, high-reward League of Legends. Throughout all metas, Ruler has managed to prove that bot laners can always carry, even when mages take their place. Getting a World Championship win under his belt just a year after he started his pro LoL career, Ruler quickly made his mark as one of the most talented newcomers to the scene.

Ruler played for Stardust and Samsung Galaxy before eventually settling in with Gen.G, where he won an LCK title and has made four Worlds appearances. With two MSI championships and two LPL titles also to his name, Ruler continues to make waves with Gen.G. In 2025 alone, the player led Gen.G to winning MSI and the Esports World Cup consecutively, while breaking the record for most series won in a row by winning 27 matches straight.

Mostly known as a teamfight player, Ruler also grew to become a top-tier ADC in the laning phase. Even though he’s also infamous for his deaths in the mid lane, Ruler’s ability to output damage is unmatched.

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9. ShowMaker

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Being the fastest player to hit 1,000 kills in the LCK after his debut, ShowMaker is considered one of the strongest mid laners in the game. With multiple LCK titles under his belt as well as the 2020 World Championship and the 2026 Esports World Cup, ShowMaker is known for his impressive versatility. He can play any sort of champion, from mage to assassin, while remaining a menace in every match. This diversity makes him a consistent menace regardless of the year and meta.

With an extremely calm and calculated playing style that makes any opposing laner sweat, ShowMaker is often compared to Faker for being among the hardest mid players to punish. ShowMaker’s legacy as one of the best and most adaptable mid-laners is cemented, as is his status as one of the best LoL players of all time.

10. Perkz

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Perkz was the first player to show how to truly stand up to the LCK. Being regarded as one of the best Western players in League of Legends history, he kicked off his career in 2014 with GSI Gaming before eventually moving to what is known as G2 Esports today.

Perkz started as a mid laner. Then, he made one of the most famous swaps by going bot to make room for Caps on his team. His combined mid and bot skills led G2 to winning the 2019 MSI tournament and a World Championship finals appearance.

Luka has retired, but he’s still known for the flexibility and clutch that won him multiple LEC titles with G2. The player eventually also saw a successful 2021 with Cloud9, where he continued playing well in the LCS. In 2026, he rejoined G2 as a head coach to bring his vision once more.

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