Legends of the Rift: Celebrating Europe’s Top 10 League of Legends Icons

Over the course of its nearly ten-year existence, European League of Legends has witnessed a variety of events, from the masterful execution of legendary plays to the rise of imposing teams. Similar to this, an unlimited number of players have taken the greatest stage in the region, each of whom is developing their own gaming career.

Check out the Top 10 European League of Legends players of all time:

• Perkz

With eight league championships, eight All-Pro team selections, an MSI title, and a Worlds finals appearance under his belt since he first entered the scene in 2016, Perkz has dominated the European LoL scene. In addition to his accomplishments, he is widely credited with establishing G2 Esports as a major player in the esports industry.

• Jankos

Jankos was the centre of several outstanding teams that are still admired by fans throughout his nearly ten-year career, which allowed him to play more games than anybody else on the continent. H2K at the 2016 Worlds and G2’s reign of dominance between 2019 and 21 are two examples. It’s not surprising to think of Jankos as the greatest jungler in European LoL history when you take into account his consistent display of prominent aggression, which is encapsulated by his moniker “The First Blood King,” as well as his charismatic personality, which helped him gain a following outside of the Rift.

• Caps

CaPs has advanced from being regarded as a promising player with a talent for playing unusual champions to being one of the best mid-laners the region has ever seen. In fact, it may be argued that he is the finest ever, even better than Perkz. Whatever the case, it is impossible to contest his competitive history, which backs up the assertion. Seven times European champion, five times in the Worlds, twice at the Worlds finals for different teams, and three times MVP. Even after establishing itself as a strong player, caPs still dazzles as a prominent figure in the LEC.

• Rekkles

Rekkles amassed an unbeatable line in the award and stat category for his position as one of Fnatic’s star players. He is the first individual in the area to have 1 000, 1.5 000, and 2 000 kills. Of all the people in Europe, he has the most pentakills (10). He contributed to Fnatic’s continued dominance in the EU scene for a number of years. Rekkles has to be brought up whenever one discusses European AD Carriers. They must also consider him to be among the greatest in the world. 

• Odoamne

Rekkles amassed an unbeatable line inside his position in terms of awards and stats as one of Fnatic’s star players. He’s the first individual in the area to have 1, 5, and 2 thousand kills. He has the most pentakills (10) in all of Europe. For more than a few years, he contributed to keeping Fnatic at or near the top of the EU scene. Rekkles must be brought up whenever the topic of European AD Carriers is discussed. Additionally, they must consider him to be among the greatest in the world. 

• Wunder

Wunder is another top laner who made a name for himself in the European League of Legends scene. As of this writing, the Danish top laner has amassed a small number of league titles, a similar number of Worlds trips, an MSI trophy, and ten All-Pro choices over his nearly ten-year career in the industry. Aside from that, Wunder’s lengthy career has allowed him to rank among the top 10 in every significant statistical category, including total kills (7th all-time in the EU), deaths (4th), and assists (8th). Wunder will undoubtedly hold his own on the weak side of the Rift no matter where he is, whether he is with Splyce, G2, or Fnatic.

• YellOwStar

Some fans find it challenging to take a minute to remember the league’s earlier years, when it had notable figures like YellOwStaR, one of the first truly outstanding supporters in the area, as they are infatuated with the current stars that adorn the LEC main stage. Therefore, it is understandable why he had already won five league titles by the third year of the EU LCS, which is still the most of any EU support in history.

• Hylissang

Over the years, the support position in the EU has seen a lot of players come and go, but amid the never-ending carousel, there have been a few who have remained as essential constants. Hylissang, who spent eight years playing professionally for Fnatic and Unicorns of Love, is one of these players. Hylissang, who is well known for his unrelenting aggression and willingness to roam outside of the bot lane, led his team’s offensive and helped them win several championships in European and international competition.

• sOAZ

No one, not even its first great top laner, better bridges the gap between the beginning of Western pro LoL and the present than sOAZ. The Frenchman has continued to play for various other teams, including Fnatic, Misfits Gaming, and Origen, ever since he participated in the first World Championship and placed second. He would amass five league championships and six Worlds appearances (two of which resulted in finals) because of his cunning play. There is no disputing that sOAZ will always be in the minds of the players and fans, even though time will pass and the scene continues well into its second decade.

• Nukeduck

Fans will undoubtedly be surprised by our choice of Nukeduck when they read this list, but given how his career developed on the individual front, it is difficult to make the case that he shouldn’t be included. Nearly the entire time that high-level European League of Legends has existed, Nukeduck has been there. Since he began playing in 2013, Nukeduck has gone on to rank third among all mid-laners in EU history in terms of both kills (1,258) and assists (1,922). He has established himself as a solid player in his position for a number of teams during his career. As a result, he was chosen for three All-Pro teams and made an appearance at the Worlds in 2013 with Lemondogs.