It’s time to step out in the open for a bit and take a look at some of the best performing League of Legend players so far this year. While the best LoL players of 2024 may not have the ones who have the best stats overall, their value is crucial to the Team.
1. Faker
Starting out, I’m going to talk about the best League of Legends player, the one we would consider the number one LoL player of 2024, and that would be Lee “Faker” Sang-Hyeok. There’s no denying the fact that Fake is the best at LoL. Faker started his professional career back in February of 2013 and has won the show ever since then. In September of that year, he was a World Champion.
As of 2023, he has further cemented his legacy in the League of Legends esports world. He achieved a significant milestone by leading T1 to their fourth World Championship title, demonstrating his enduring skill and leadership. Additionally, Faker was honored as Player of the Year at the LCK Awards 2023 and received the Esports PC Player of the Year award at the Esports Awards 2023. Contrary to retirement speculations, he has confirmed his intention to continue competing, with a contract running until November 2025, ensuring his continued presence in the competitive scene.
This guy right here has one of the most versatile champion pools League of Legends has ever witnessed. During his career, he has played a total of 71 unique champions, which makes him impossible to target in drafts. Leblanc just so happens to be his most feared champion – Leblanc is an assassin who was frequently banned, and it took until 2015 for him to lose his first game on her. However, despite it all, Fake still maintains a win rate of 80%. Faker is also famous for his Zed.
There are many players who have gotten near Faker’s level for a short period. However, to date, no one has come anywhere near his sustained level of success, and it doesn’t look like Faker will slow down anytime soon.
For as long as Fake is active on the scene, he will always be considered the best player on League of Legends, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t other outstanding players.
Let me introduce you to some of the other best LoL players of 2024…
2. Canyon – The Most Calculative
Kim Geon-bu, recognized as one of the world’s top junglers in League of Legends, has made a significant impact in the eSports realm. He began his professional career with Dplus KIA in 2019, quickly making a name for himself and securing three LCK titles — LCK Summer 2020, LCK Spring and Summer 2021 — and a 2020 Worlds Championship title. Canyon’s exceptional skills earned him a swift promotion to the main roster shortly after his debut, showcasing his natural aptitude for gaming that began in his early years.
Canyon’s journey was not without its challenges. Despite a lackluster start during his first LCK Spring in 2019, which led to his temporary replacement, Canyon’s mental fortitude and determination set him apart. He demonstrated an unwavering composure, focusing on personal growth and improvement.
Canyon devoted extensive hours to mastering both the strategic elements and individual fights of the game, with a particular strength in predicting opponents’ moves rapidly. Despite his achievements, Canyon remains modest about his skills, acknowledging the presence of many good junglers in the scene. His recent departure from Dplus KIA and the anticipation around his next move have been a focal point in the eSports community
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3. Chovy – Best Mechanical Player
Jeong “CHovy” Ji-hoon really is a mechanical god and might just be one of the best players on LoL in the world when it comes to individual skills. Looking at his plays last year, we watched him carry DRX throughout the entire season, and this year, on Hanwha Life Esports, he appears to be doing it again.
Chovy has a mighty aggressive playstyle, and that might just be why he doesn’t have the best stats, but he is impressive with his 18 solo kills. I can’t think of any other mid-laner who has an insane state like this…no one even comes close to it. HLE is a Playoff team, but it’s Chovy’s mere presence that grants them the opportunity to go directly for the championship, and that speaks colors about the player’s value.
4. Caps – Most Talented
Rasmus “Caps” Winther has been establishing himself as the most talented European League of Legends player. I mean, yeah, he may not have the best stats overall, but his value to the Team is obviously there, which is something you will notice if you watch G2’s games.
Caps is the core and backbone of this Team. For his fourth consecutive year, Caps has his eyes set on Worlds. This year, maybe he will be able to surpass his moniker as “baby Faker.”
5. ShowMaker – Best KDA
In Worlds (a few years back), DK Showmaker reigned supreme, and he has continued to dominate the LCK in 2021. Heo “ShowMaker” Su has insanely consistent play – throughout spring, this guy held the highest KDA out of all the mid-laners, which showed us that he has some real skill and knew what he was doing.
There’s only one problem with ShowMaker, and that’s the fact that he recently stated he has some health issues that could put a damper on his performance this season. If all goes well and his health doesn’t decline, this guy could end up beating the KDA record for both Worlds and LCK this year.
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6. Khan – Best Weakside Player
Kim “Khan” Dong-ha might be a questionable pick for this particular list, but I added him because he filled in Nuguri’s spot. While his last few splits may not have been up to part, we have to look at this split – DK Khan has a very stable form, and that is something I like seeing. He may not be as aggressive and flashy as Nuguri was, but he’s the perfect weakside player that DK required.
Khan gives his teammates the opportunity to make plays while he absorbs as much pressure as he can. If Nuguri was in his spot, he’d probably die and bleed advantage to the enemy team, and this is something that Khan does not do, which is what is making DK so consistent, and they deserve to be the first in the LCK.
7. Xiaohu – Best Role Swap
Have you ever noticed Xiaohu’s willingness to change his role? He can go from mid to top just like that. I recall Perkz changing role-swapping so that his Team could succeed. This is something that works great, and Xiaohu shows us that this is possible – this is a very flexible player.
8. Uzi – Best Explosive Performance
Jian “Uzi” Zi-Hao, a legendary figure in the League of Legends (LoL) esports scene, made a highly anticipated comeback in the LPL with Edward Gaming (EDG) during the Summer Split of 2023.
Uzi, widely recognized as one of the most dominant AD carries in his prime, had initially retired in June 2020 but returned to professional play in December 2021 by joining Bilibili Gaming (BLG). However, his stint with BLG saw limited appearances before he disconnected from the team in June 2022.
Uzi’s career has been marked by significant achievements, including leading his former team, Royal Never Give Up (RNG), to win the Mid-Season Invitational title in 2018 and securing the first League of Legends gold medal for China at the Asian Games in Indonesia the same year.
His transfer to EDG, the winners of the LPL’s Worlds 2021, came amidst controversies involving EDG’s former ADC ‘Leave’. Uzi’s entry into EDG rekindles a long-standing rivalry between RNG and EDG, promising an exciting dynamic for the LPL Summer Season.
9. Odoamne – Perfect Fit
Odoamne has shown everyone that LEC veterans still have a high level of play in them to continue dominating Europe. After Odoamne’s performance last year on Schalke 04, his recent transfer to Rogue has made him even more popular.
He is an extremely flexible player who is consistent – he can be aggressive or passive when needs to be, depending on what the Team needs, and this is what Odoamne is all about in LoL.
10. Knight – Strongest Laning
Coming in at number 10 on our list, we have Zhuo “Knight” Ding. On a similar note as CHovy, Knight does great at laning. Just look at this: +13 different CS Diff @ 15 and +384 XP Diff@ 15. TES Knight might just be the best mid-laner in the LPL right now. If TES makes it to MSI, then the international stage will belong to Knight, and he can then redeem himself.
11. TheShy – Domination
Representing Weibo Gaming, TheShy helped the team reach the finals with a series of stellar performances. Notably, despite starting off with disadvantages in his opening game at the semi-finals, he managed to control the waves effectively and significantly contributed to his team’s success. His ability to perform under pressure was evident in his strategic gameplay and his choice of unconventional picks like Graves and Quinn, which showcased his adaptability and skill.
TheShy’s journey to Worlds 2023 was a testament to his enduring prowess in the game. Qualifying for the tournament with Weibo Gaming, the team secured their spot by defeating top teams like Top Esports and Edward Gaming in the LPL regional finals.
This marked a significant comeback for TheShy, who had last appeared at the Worlds stage in 2019 with Invictus Gaming, where they finished in 3rd-4th place. His return to Worlds 2023 with Weibo Gaming, alongside other veterans like Li “Xiaohu” Yuan-Hao and Liu “Crisp” Qing-Song, was a pivotal moment, highlighting his sustained relevance and skill in the competitive League of Legends landscape.
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Conclusion
So there you have it, the top 11 best League of Legends players of all time (2024). While there will always be Faker and his extraordinary skill, we cannot forget that there are other players who play League of Legends, and they’re doing pretty good, if I must say so myself.
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