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Faker is one of the most successful and celebrated professional gamers in the world. He is widely regarded as the greatest League of Legends player of all time, having won 3 World Championships with his team SK Telecom T1. His skill and dedication to the game has earned him multiple awards, including Best Esports Player at The Game Awards 2017.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Faker is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On May 7, 1996, Faker was born in Seoul, South Korea.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joins SK Telecom T1</div><div class='timeline-text'>Joins the professional eSports team SK Telecom T1 as a mid laner.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins 1st World Championship</div><div class='timeline-text'>Wins his first League of Legends World Championship with SK Telecom T1.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins 2nd World Championship</div><div class='timeline-text'>Wins his second League of Legends World Championship with SK Telecom T1.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Named 'Best eSports Player of the Year'</div><div class='timeline-text'>Elected as the Best eSports Player of the Year at the 2016 Korean e-Sports Awards.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins 3rd World Championship</div><div class='timeline-text'>Wins his third League of Legends World Championship with SK Telecom T1.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Moves to Team Liquid</div><div class='timeline-text'>Moves to North American team, Team Liquid, and competes in the LCS.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Phenomenal Player</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Faker is widely considered to be one of the best players in the world when it comes to eSports. His skill and knowledge of the game make him an incredibly formidable opponent and he has consistently been able to outplay his opponents since 2013.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Great Leader</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Faker is not only an incredible player, but he is also a great leader. His leadership skills have enabled him to lead his team to multiple world championships and his ability to stay calm and collected under pressure is something that all aspiring gamers can aspire to.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's an Inspiration</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Faker is an inspiration for many aspiring gamers. He has achieved success at such a young age and has shown that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible. He also shows that no matter how daunting or difficult the odds may seem, if you put your mind to it, you can achieve what you set out to do. </p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Youngest Professional eSports Player</h3><p class='facts-text'>Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok is the youngest professional esports player in the world, having made his debut at the age of 17.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Most Successful eSports Player</h3><p class='facts-text'>Faker is the most successful Esports Player of all time, having won an estimated $1.2 million in prize money from tournaments.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Guinness World Record</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2016, Faker was awarded a Guinness World Record for becoming the first player to win three League of Legends championships.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Celebrity Status</h3><p class='facts-text'>Faker has achieved celebrity status in South Korea, appearing on variety shows and endorsing products in commercials.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Documentary Film</h3><p class='facts-text'>A documentary film has been made about Faker’s life and career, titled “Faker: The Legendary Life of Lee Sang Hyeok”.</p></div></div>
Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok, a South Korean professional esports player, was born on May 7, 1996 and is currently 27 years old. He is one of the world's best professional League of Legends players, and is renowned for his exceptional mechanical skill and tactical knowledge, earning him the nickname, the "Unkillable Demon King".
