On Saturday, November 7, 2020, Lee ‌Sang-hyeok (aka “Faker”) took home the Esports Player of the Year award from ONE⁢ Esports. The award was presented‌ during the 2020 ONE‍ Esports Singapore Major – ‍the ⁢biggest esports tournament in Southeast Asia.

Faker, a professional League of⁣ Legends (LoL)​ esports player from South Korea,⁢ earned the highest ⁣number of votes in⁢ the ‍final round among the top⁢ professional gamers of‍ 2020. He was recognised for his achievements in the past year as ‍the best‍ esports athlete ‌in the world, and also for his outstanding contribution‍ to ⁤the ​LoL esports community.

Faker has been recognised‌ as⁣ an esports pioneer and⁣ legend for over ​seven years now. Starting with his⁤ small role in the original⁢ LoL‍ team, the SK Telecom​ T1 team, Faker quickly rose​ to⁢ the top. His skill, commitment, ⁤and unwavering ⁤confidence helped propel the team to success. His legacy began there and has now made him ‌one of⁤ the most renowned names in the esports industry.

Throughout his‌ esports career, Faker⁢ has achieved a range of accolades that include 11 World Championships and four Mid-Season ⁤Invitationals, ⁢as well​ as ​multiple All-Star titles. ‍In addition to his skill in LoL, Faker is renowned for inspiring ‍esports⁤ players all‍ over the ⁢world through‌ his​ words, attitude, and passion for excellence. It is for this reason that ​the ONE​ Esports Player of the Year award⁣ was such a fitting accolade for Faker.

Faker expressed his gratitude for the award and for everyone’s support on Twitter⁣ after the award ceremony. ‌“I’m very⁣ honored ⁤to ‍receive such a prestigious award from ONE Esports and I’m very thankful for​ all the people that ⁢have supported me throughout the years,” he said. “I⁤ will always continue to strive⁢ to become the best player ⁣that I can be. Thank you for the endless love & support.”

Faker’s recognition as the Esports Player of the Year by ONE ‍Esports is a testament to⁣ his phenomenal abilities as an⁢ esports athlete. ‍He is a leader and mentor in ⁢the esports world, and his achievements continue to inspire and motivate others to​ strive for greatness.