Faker, the greatest League of Legends player, confirmed that he will continue competing in 2025, regardless of the outcome of the Worlds 2024 final, which takes place this Saturday (2). The statement was given at a press conference held in London, on the eve of the confrontation between T1, his team, and the Chinese team Bilibili Gaming, in the fight for the player's fifth world title.
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With a career spanning over a decade, Faker is known for achievements that transcend the boundaries of gaming, such as leading in titles and participating in the finals of the League of Legends World Championship. The player reiterated his decision not to retire anytime soon, saying that even if he wins this year, he intends to continue competing. According to him, the priority now is to have fun and bring joy to the fans, in contrast to the exclusive focus on trophies that marked the beginning of his career.
T1 and Faker are aiming for another world title
T1 is the only team in history to reach the World Championship final three times in a row with the same lineup. This Saturday, the team will seek its second consecutive title and fifth overall, thus attempting to maintain the streak of South Korean victories in the World Championship.
In the press conference, Faker took the opportunity to emphasize the importance of facing Zhuo Ding, his opponent from Bilibili Gaming and also one of the most renowned DMs in the scene. In previous competitions, both have a balanced history, however, Faker holds the advantage in duels at world championships.
Change of mindset and focus on having fun
The athlete, who has already won every League of Legends competition, highlighted a change in his perspective. "Before, I only played to win, but today my goal is to have fun and bring joy to the fans ," he stated. Thus, with this new outlook, Faker said he sees the competition as another opportunity to do his best without the exclusive pressure of extending his record of titles.
Supported by his family, who accompanied him to London for the final, Faker emphasized that close support is a motivating factor. “They came to cheer me on and that gives me strength. Despite the short time we have, their effort motivates me to give my all in the match ,” he declared.
Faker's historical records and achievements
Faker's career is marked by impressive achievements in the esports scene. At this year's World Championship, he reached his 100th individual victory. During a match against G2 Esports, Faker became the first player in the history of the championship to reach this milestone. Furthermore, he leads the ranking of appearances in World Championships. The athlete has participated in nine editions and reached seven finals, an absolute record in the history of League of Legends.
Faker, at 27 years old, maintains a high level of competitiveness and has accumulated one of the highest numbers of titles and individual awards in international tournaments. However, even when he didn't advance to the final, T1 secured a position among the top four, consolidating the team's consistency throughout his career.
This Saturday's final represents a fierce battle for T1. If they are defeated, it will be the first time in over a decade that a non-South Korean midlaner has won the World Championship title. Faker's team faces the top seed from the Chinese LPL in a match that carries a symbolic weight of tradition and competitiveness.
