List of Faker’s individual awards achieved so far

T1 Midlaner, Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok, is inarguably the most decorated League of Legends (LoL) player. Joining T1 in 2013, he is now the only player in history to have five Worlds trophies, among other notable achievements such as two-time MSI champion and EWC 2024 champion.

However, without counting his achievements as a team, Faker has also made a name for himself from a long list of individual awards. Check below for all individual awards Faker has achieved so far.

Faker earned his World Championship MVP awards in 2016 and 2024. This makes him the only player to win multiple Worlds MVPs, 8 years apart, a testament to his unparalleled skill and leadership.

In 2016, Faker won the MVP after a thrilling 3-2 victory against Samsung Galaxy in the finals, showcasing his consistency under pressure. Eight years later, while being one of the oldest players to compete in Worlds 2024, he shows the world that he still has the mechanics, making a lot of fancy plays during the Finals matches against BLG, securing his second MVP and fifth Worlds trophies.

Faker recorded his first 500th Worlds kill, which is also the most kills ever achieved by a player in World Championship matches, highlighting his dominance in the game’s most prestigious tournament. As of 2024, no other player has come close to his kill count, further cementing his legacy as the best player in Worlds history.

Previously, the record was held by LPL player Jian “Uzi” Zi-Hao until October 2022, before the 350-kill record was broken by Faker during the T1 vs Fnatic match. The moment was commemorated on the Guinness World Records as the Most League of Legends World Championships kills.

Faker’s 100th Worlds win occurred during the Worlds 2024, on the Swiss Stage matches against G2. Coincidentally, he was also the first player to play 100 Worlds games, recorded back during the Worlds 2022 Group Stage.

Faker's record was then followed by Deft (61 wins), Beryl (60 wins), Ruler (60 wins), Canyon (56 wins), Xiaohu (55 wins), Showmaker (54 wins), Impact (54 wins), Peanut (48 wins), and Caps (48 wins).

Faker’s Mid-Season Invitational MVP award came in 2016, following T1’s victory over Counter Logic Gaming in the finals. His exceptional performances on champions like Ryze and Azir throughout the tournament were pivotal in T1’s success.

The MSI is considered the second most prestigious international event in League of Legends after Worlds, and Faker’s MVP title from this event underscores his ability to perform on the world stage consistently.

Esports World Cup (EWC), considered the third most prestigious international event in League of Legends, was held for the first time in 2024, where T1 won the tournament with a 3-1 against LPL's Top Esports.

While T1's performance was shaky during the LCK Spring Split, Faker once again shows that the international stage is indeed his playground, securing a trophy for his team and an MVP for himself.

During his time competing in the LCK, Faker has been named the MVP three times: during the LCK Summer 2013, LCK Winter 2013-2014, and LCK Summer 2015. Although he hasn't had the chance to renew his title in recent years, other T1 members were there to take the spotlight.

Many T1 players that have been named as LCK MVPs include Easyhoon (LCK Spring 2015 Playoffs), Duke (LCK Spring 2016 Playoffs), Peanut (LCK Spring 2017 Playoffs), Cuzz (LCK Spring 2020 Playoffs), Teddy (LCK Spring 2019 Playoffs), Clid (LCK Summer 2019 Playoffs), Keria (LCK Spring 2022 Regular Season), and Oner (LCK Summer 2022 Playoffs).

In 2023, Faker was named the LCK Player of the Year, an accolade recognizing the best overall player across both splits. Faker was nominated with fellow T1 players Zeus and Keria, as well as GEN Chovy.

He also named as Mid Laner of the Year award during the same year, which he was nominated alongside GEN Chovy and KT BDD.

In addition, Faker also records other titles on LCK Awards, including "Only me level-up" Award (2021), Best Initiating Player Award (2022), and Search King Award (2023).

Faker’s selections to the LCK First All-Pro Team in the 2022 Spring and 2023 Spring are proof of his consistency even among younger players. In particular, the 2022 Spring Split was ZOFGK's peak form, where they dominated the Group Stage by 18-0 and the Playoffs by 2:0, eventually winning the tournament.

The All-Pro Team recognizes the best player among 10 LCK players in each position for a split, and Faker’s multiple inclusions showcase his ability to compete at the highest level even as the meta and player pool evolve.

Faker’s milestones of 1,000 kills (in 2016), 2,000 kills (in 2020), and 3,000 kills (in 2023) in the LCK are unmatched. Each record-breaking kill was celebrated during live matches, with his 3,000th kill coming in a game against Gen.G.

Next in line to Faker's milestone are Deft (2,666 kills), Ruler (2,152 kills), BDD (2,101 kills), Teddy (2,082 kills), Chovy (1,847 kills), Aiming (1,748 kills), Pray (1,685 kills), Bang (1,679 kills), and Peanut (1,635 kills).

Faker reached 5,000 assists in the LCK during a match against Hanwha Life Esports in 2024. This achievement underscores his ability to contribute to team success beyond individual kills, reflecting his exceptional map awareness and synergy with teammates.

As per April 2024, Faker is currently the holder of the record, followed by Lehends (4,562 assists), Peanut (4,461 assists), Keria (4,140 assists), Gorilla (4,137 assists), Deft (4,042 assists), BDD (3,862 assists), and Beryl (3,644 assists).

Faker’s 900th game in the LCK, played against KT Rolster in 2024, was celebrated as a historic moment. His durability and adaptability over such a long career are unparalleled, making this milestone a testament to his legendary status.

Another record was set on February 2024, during T1’s match against DRX in LCK Spring 2024, where he achieved his 600th LCK victory. As per February 1 when Faker broke the record, he was followed by Deft (442 wins), Peanut (420 wins), BDD (385 wins), Ruler (369 wins), and Chovy (363 wins).

Faker is the only esports player to win The Game Awards’ Best Esports Athlete title three times, solidifying his status as the face of competitive gaming. His 2023 and 2024 wins recognized his continued excellence and influence, setting him apart from any other esports athlete.

In this year's award, Faker was competing with renowed esports athletes including Neta "33" Shapira, Jeong "Chovy" Ji-hoon, Aleksi "Aleksib" Virolainen, Mathieu "ZyWoO" Herbaut, and Zheng "ZmjjKk" Yongkang.

Faker’s consecutive PC Player of the Year titles at the Esports Awards highlight his unmatched performance across two years. These awards recognize the best PC esports player globally, making Faker’s achievement a benchmark for excellence in competitive gaming.

This year's nominees include Ilya ‘m0NESY‘ Osipov, Jung ‘Chovy‘ Ji-hoon, Zheng ‘ZmjjKK‘ Yongkang, Tyson ‘TenZ‘ Ngo, Illya ‘Yatoro‘ Mulyarchuk, Joona ‘Serral‘ Sotala, Danil ‘donk‘ Kryshkovets, Nicolas ‘Gunnar‘ Lopez, John ‘Hakis’ Hakansson, and Mathieu ‘ZywOo‘ Herbaut.

Faker’s inclusion in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list in 2019 made him the first esports player to earn this honor. This recognition placed him alongside top figures in traditional sports and entertainment among big names like Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka and South Korean K-Pop group BLACKPINK.

"Nicknamed god of computer game "League of Legends," Faker is generally regarded in the gaming community as the greatest LoL player of all time. He led his team, SKT1, to three League of Legends World Championships, received the 2018 David Yan award for most beloved gamer and powered South Korea to international dominance in the game. Last year, he signed a contract to remain with SKT1," as described by Forbes editor.

On January 2019, Faker was inducted to the ESL Esports Hall of Fame powered by paysafecard. For the first time in the Hall of Fame history, the organizer gave esports fans the opportunity to vote and pick the next inductee through the Special Community Award.

Over the last two months, Faker received an overwhelming display of support from the community, even when Faker and SKT T1 failed to reach the World Championships on 2018.

The Esports Hall of Fame was presented by paysafecard in cooperation with ESL, and has become something of a fixture since its inception in 2016, with Counter-Strike player Emil “HeatoN” Christensen and Quake player Dennis “Thresh” Fong being the first inductees.

In May 2024, Faker was announced as the inaugural inductee for the LoL Esports Hall of Legends by Riot Games. This honor solidifies his status as the greatest League of Legends player of all time, celebrating his decade-long contributions and iconic moments that defined the sport.

To mark this special occasion, the LCK organized a temporary Faker Temple in South Korea, drawing fans of Faker, T1, LoL, and esports to the popular tourist spot. The temple quickly became a must-visit destination for enthusiasts looking to pay homage to the legendary player.

In addition to the temple, Riot Games unveiled a collection of special skins for Ahri and LeBlanc in honor of Faker's remarkable accomplishment. The release of these exclusive skins added to the excitement (and dissatisfaction) surrounding the celebration of Faker's extraordinary career in professional gaming.

Considering the G.O.A.T hasn't planned to retire anytime soon, we can expect the list to keep growing in the future.

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