At the League of Legends World Championship, there are numerous records, including age-related achievements. The provided tables highlight both the youngest and the oldest Worlds champions, emphasizing the diversity of experience among the tournament's winners.
Oldest Worlds Champions
Leading the age chart among champions is Faker, the triumphant player of Worlds 2023, who was 27 years and 196 days old at the time of victory. In second place is Deft, the 2022 winner, who was 26 years and 13 days old. Also noteworthy is Beryl, who twice made it to the list of older champions, winning the tournament in 2022 at 25 years of age.
These players not only confirm that experience plays a crucial role at Worlds but also that older players can successfully compete with younger ones. Faker once again proves that his ability to remain at the top of his game despite age is unique in the esports world.
👴| Oldest Worlds winners in history
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Youngest Worlds Champions
Among the youngest winners, the youngest player is Cyanide, who was just 16 years and 217 days old at the time of his victory in 2011. Faker, also on this list, won Worlds 2013 at the age of 17 years and 150 days. Special attention is drawn to JackeyLove, who became the champion in 2018 at the age of 17 years and 350 days, representing China.
These young talents highlight that youth in League of Legends can bring lightning-fast results, and often these players display incredible individual skills and quick reaction times.
👶| Youngest Worlds winners in history#Worlds2024 pic.twitter.com/EwAi9mdkg7
— Monsieur Yordle 📊 (@MonsieurYordle) October 22, 2024
Age is No Barrier at Worlds: Anyone Can Become a Champion
These tables allow us to see that victories at Worlds are possible at any age — from young stars to seasoned masters with significant stage experience. This confirms that success in esports is not age-dependent. Young players, like renowned talents, can astonish the world with their gameplay and have repeatedly proven that they are ready to compete on equal footing with more experienced opponents. At the same time, veterans with years of experience stay in the mix, contributing to their teams and showing that even at the twilight of their careers, they can continue to achieve high results. This creates a unique dynamic and unpredictability at tournaments, making each competition exciting and captivating for viewers.
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