eSports Player

Faker

Faker is a pro LoL player for T1 since 2013.

Full Name
Lee Sang-hyeok
Age
28
Birth Date
May 7, 1996
Zodiac
Taurus
Height
5′ 9″

Faker is one of the most successful and celebrated professional gamers in the world. He is widely regarded as the greatest League of Legends player of all time, having won 3 World Championships with his team SK Telecom T1. His skill and dedication to the game has earned him multiple awards, including Best Esports Player at The Game Awards 2017.

Faker Timeline

1996
Faker is Born
On May 7, 1996, Faker was born in Seoul, South Korea.
2013
Joins SK Telecom T1
Joins the professional eSports team SK Telecom T1 as a mid laner.
2013
Wins 1st World Championship
Wins his first League of Legends World Championship with SK Telecom T1.
2015
Wins 2nd World Championship
Wins his second League of Legends World Championship with SK Telecom T1.
2016
Named 'Best eSports Player of the Year'
Elected as the Best eSports Player of the Year at the 2016 Korean e-Sports Awards.
2018
Wins 3rd World Championship
Wins his third League of Legends World Championship with SK Telecom T1.
2019
Moves to Team Liquid
Moves to North American team, Team Liquid, and competes in the LCS.

Why We Love Faker

A

He's a Phenomenal Player

Faker is widely considered to be one of the best players in the world when it comes to eSports. His skill and knowledge of the game make him an incredibly formidable opponent and he has consistently been able to outplay his opponents since 2013.

B

He's a Great Leader

Faker is not only an incredible player, but he is also a great leader. His leadership skills have enabled him to lead his team to multiple world championships and his ability to stay calm and collected under pressure is something that all aspiring gamers can aspire to.

C

He's an Inspiration

Faker is an inspiration for many aspiring gamers. He has achieved success at such a young age and has shown that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible. He also shows that no matter how daunting or difficult the odds may seem, if you put your mind to it, you can achieve what you set out to do.

5 Interesting Facts about Faker

1.

Youngest Professional eSports Player

Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok is the youngest professional esports player in the world, having made his debut at the age of 17.

2.

Most Successful eSports Player

Faker is the most successful Esports Player of all time, having won an estimated $1.2 million in prize money from tournaments.

3.

Guinness World Record

In 2016, Faker was awarded a Guinness World Record for becoming the first player to win three League of Legends championships.

4.

Celebrity Status

Faker has achieved celebrity status in South Korea, appearing on variety shows and endorsing products in commercials.

5.

Documentary Film

A documentary film has been made about Faker’s life and career, titled “Faker: The Legendary Life of Lee Sang Hyeok”.

When is Faker birthday?

Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok, a South Korean professional esports player, was born on May 7, 1996 and is currently 27 years old. He is one of the world's best professional League of Legends players, and is renowned for his exceptional mechanical skill and tactical knowledge, earning him the nickname, the "Unkillable Demon King".

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