Renowned T1 midlaner, Lee 'Faker' Sang-hyeok, recently marked a significant milestone in his career by playing his 1,000th match in the prestigious LCK league. Faker has secured his place in history as the first player in the League of Legends community to achieve this remarkable feat, garnering praise and recognition on various social media platforms of the Korean league.
The accomplishment sets a high bar for aspiring competitors, with the closest contender, the currently inactive botlaner Kim 'Deft' Hyuk-kyu, trailing behind with 835 games to his name. Following close behind is KT Rolster's skilled midlaner, Gwak 'Bdd' Bo-sung, who boasts an impressive track record of 767 matches played.
Having dedicated over a decade to professional gaming since his debut in 2013, the 28-year-old gaming prodigy has remained loyal to his team throughout his illustrious career. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Faker was enshrined as the inaugural inductee of the League of Legends Hall of Fame last year, with developers releasing a unique Ahri skin in his honor.
Further solidifying his status as a gaming icon, Faker clinched his fifth World Championship title in 2024, becoming the sole player to achieve this milestone. In a thrilling grand final showdown against Bilibili Gaming in 2025, his team emerged victorious with a close 3:2 scoreline. The team members recently revealed the champions who will receive exclusive in-game skins to celebrate their historic win.
