The GOATs of League: Ranking the Best LoL Players of All Time

We all know that League of Legends is stacked with absolute legends, but only a few pros ever make to true GOAT-tier status. We're talking about the best of the best—the players who have changed LoL history by breaking records, carrying games, redefining metas, and shocking audiences with their insane, almost psychic game sense.

Ahead of LoL First Stand in South Korea coming up next week, let's take a look at the best League of Legends players to ever grace Summoner's Rift. LFG!

1. Faker - The Unkillable Demon King

• Full Name: Lee Sang-hyeok
• Date of Birth: May 7, 1996
• Team(s): SK Telecom T1 / T1
• Role: Mid

It wouldn't be a best LoL player ranking without the man, the myth, the legend himself: Faker. He's been involved in professional League since 2013, achieving multiple championships in that time, both on the international stage and the domestic LCK league. He's also one of the only pro LoL players ever to stick with the same team throughout his entire career. But hey, if it ain't broke, why fix it?

As the undisputed best LoL player of all time, Faker is known for his flashy plays, unparalleled game sense, adaptability, and mechanical skill. He’s a master of versatility, rocking an insane champion pool that includes icons like Ryze, Zed, LeBlanc, Ahri, and Orianna. His legacy is so legendary that Riot Games has honored him with seven unique skins, including Risen Legend LeBlanc and Immortalized Legend Ahri.

Many fans think that Faker fell off—but let's be real, this might just be the beginning. He's the face of League of Legends esports, part-owner of T1, and a history maker. With five LoL World Championship titles, countless LCK victories, and the honor of being the first player inducted into the Hall of Fame, Faker has paved the way for the next generation playing League.

His legacy is set in stone—he’s not just a GOAT; he’s the GOAT of League of Legends.

2. Uzi - The Mechanical God

• Full Name: Jian Zi-Hao
• Date of Birth: April 5, 1997
• Team(s): OMG, BLG, RNG, EDG,
• Role: ADC

Although retired, Uzi is still one of the greatest League players to ever grace the competitive scene. His mastery over Vayne in particular shot him to stardom, as he achieved three out of five total pentakills in the LPL. His hyper-aggressive, pixel-perfect positioning made him one of the most feared bot laners ever in competitive play.

Though a World Championship trophy eluded him, his back-to-back finals appearances and sheer dominance in China with multiple teams cemented his legendary status. Watching Uzi kite was like watching fine art in motion—except the paintbrush was a Vayne tumble and the masterpiece was the enemy team getting deleted.

3. Mata - The Backbone

• Full Name: Cho Se-hyeong
• Date of Birth: February 27, 1994
• Team(s): Vici Gaming, RNG, KT Rolster, SK Telecom T1
• Role: Support

Ah, the support role—the unsung heroes of competitive League of Legends. Long considered the greatest support player of all time, Mata proves that simple things like vision control and shot calling can be absolute game changers when executed to perfection. As the backbone of Samsung White's legendary 2014 Worlds run, Mata wasn't just warding—he was outplaying entire teams. His ability to dictate tempo and macro was next-level, setting the standard for future support greats.

Mata's storied career took him across multiple teams—from RNG to SK Telecom T1—until 2019, when he switched to coaching. While he no longer competes on the international stage, he's still making an impact, now supprting and coaching T1.

4. Caps - EU's Baby Faker

• Full Name: Rasmus Borregaard Winther
• Date of Birth: November 17, 1999
• Team(s): Fnatic, G2 Esports
• Role: Mid

Caps is one of the greatest League players in the Western pro scene—no cap! Often dubbed "Baby Faker," he's one of the few Western players to consistently go toe-to-toe with the best League of Legends players in the world, flexing insane versatility, strategic mastery, and pure pop-off potential in Mid lane.

Since joining G2 Esports in 2019, he quickly became a cornerstone of the team, leading them to back-to-back LEC titles and multiple deep runs at Worlds. He's also become a fan-favorite, earning iconic nicknames like "Craps" when he underperforms, "Yaps" when he's trash-talking, and "Claps" when he's stomping his opponents.

Caps is the closest thing EU has to its own Faker-level icon. Already a legend, he's still in the early days of his pro career, with plenty of gas left in the tank, and potentially, a Worlds trophy in his future.

5. Chovy - The Laning GOAT

• Full Name: Jeong Ji-hoon
• Date of Birth: March 3, 2001
• Team(s): DRX, Hanwha Life, Gen.G
• Role: Mid

Gunning for Faker's crown is Chovy—South Korea's Mid lane prodigy and an absolute menace in the laning phase. His impeccable CS scores and next-level mechanics make him one of the most dominant Mid laners in League of Legends history. Of course, LoL fans have a meme for everything—when he (rarely) falters, he gets the nickname "Choky."

His trophy case is stacked full of LCK MVP awards, and he's made history as the first players to win four consecutive LCK titles in a row. He's taken Gen.G to LoL Worlds several times, finishing 3rd-4th after falling to T1 last year.

Chovy is still in the early years of his professional career, and with the way he;s improving, a World Championship title isn't a question of it—it's a question of when.

6. ShowMaker - The Gamechanger

• Full Name: Heo Su
• Date of Birth: July 22, 2000
• Team(s): Damwon Gaming, Dplus KIA
• Role: Mid

True to his alias, ShowMaker always knows how to put on a show, with flashy plays and lightning-fast reactions that leave his rivals in the dust.

Since joining Damwon Gaming in 2019, he quickly established himself as one of the brightest minds in competitive League of Legends. His quick strategic thinking and mechanical finesse were key in leading DAMWON to their 2020 World Championship. Even as one of the youngest players on this list, ShowMaker has proven that the next generation of professional players is more than ready to take on the mantle.

7. Peanut - The Jungle Genius

• Full Name: Han Wang-ho
• Date of Birth: February 3, 1998
• Team(s): NS RedForce, Gen.G, Hanwha Life
• Role: Jungle

Peanut has been one of the most explosive and entertaining junglers in LoL history. Known for his aggressive playstyle and insane mechanics, he was a key part of the legendary ROX Tigers squad before finding success with multiple top-tier LCK teams like Gen.G and Hanwha Life.

His ability to completely take over games with early pressure and creative pathing makes him one of the most exciting junglers to watch—whether he's setting up ganks, counter-jungling, or single-handedly controlling the map.

8. Perkz - Ultimate Clutcher

• Full Name: Luka Perković
• Date of Birth: September 30, 1998
• Team(s): G2 Esports, Cloud9, Team Heretics
• Role: Mid / ADC

If there's one word to describe Perkz, it's clutch. Leading G2 Esports to multiple LEC titles and a Worlds finals appearance, he's easily one of the most successful Western League of Legends players of all time.

He spent five years with G2—three as a mid laner and two as an ADC—showing insane flexibility that few players can match. His ability to swap roles and still dominate makes him a rare talent in competitive play.

Currently, Perkz is playing as a Top laner for the British LoL team, The Ruddy Sack. Like many other players before him, his dream is still to lift the LoL Worlds trophy—and knowing Perkz, he's not done yet.

9. Wolf - The Support King

• Full Name: Lee Jae-wan
• Date of Birth: September 9, 1996
• Team(s): SK Telecom T1, T1
• Role: Support

Wolf was the perfect supporting pillar of Faker's legendary SKT (now T1) dynasty. Known for his game-changing engages and exceptional synergy with Bang, he played a crucial role in securing multiple LCK and World Championship titles for SKT.

Whether he was peeling for his carries or landing insane crowd control, Wolf was the unsung hero of one of the greatest rosters in League of Legends history. His contributions cemented his legacy as one of the best support players of all time.

These days, Wolf is still repping T1, now as a streamer and content creator, keeping the LoL community entertained with his insights and gameplay.

10. TheShy - Top Lane God

• Full Name: Kang Seung-lok
• Date of Birth: November 11, 1999
• Team(s): Invictus Gaming, Weibo Gaming
• Role: Top

Few Top laners have ever shaken up the meta quite like TheShy. He defined the role, proving that Top lane could be a carry position if you try hard enough.

His individual skills and aggressive laning made him a solo-kill machine, popping off on unconventional picks like Camille, Fiora and Aatrox. But it was his 2018 Worlds performance that solidified his place in history, helping iG lift the first-ever World Championship for the LPL.

Honorable Mentions

Some players leave a lasting impact, even if they don't crack the all-time top ranks. These legends had moments of brilliance that defined eras, created unforgettable plays, and shaped the history of competitive League of Legends:

• Rekkles: One of the most consistent ADCs in the West, known for his insane positioning and clean mechanics. A pillar of Fnatic and G2, still chasing that elusive Worlds trophy.
• Deft: The ultimate perseverance story—after years of near-misses, he finally secured a Worlds title in 2022 with DRX. Known for his elite mechanics and clutch performances as an ADC.
• Mikyx: The roaming king of EU supports, famous for his synergy with Perkz and Caps. A key part of G2's deep international competitions with his playmaking and (sometimes questionable) aggressive engages.
• JackeyLove: Helped Invictus Gaming secure their 2018 Worlds title, known for his aggressive, high-risk playstyle that turns fights around in an instant.

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Final Thoughts

If you were to ask any League of Legends fan to name the ten best players of all time, their answers would probably be all over the place. This is just our take on the GOATs of LoL—a list filled with icons who changed the game forever.

LoL history is still being written and new stars rise every season. But these legends? They built the game we know and love today. And one day, another legend will step up and claim their place.