One of North America's most renowned players, Nicolaj "Jensen" Jensen, has officially announced his retirement from his professional career in League of Legends. Over 729 games on the big stage, he managed to play for top teams such as Cloud9 , Team Liquid , FlyQuest , and Dignitas , leaving a profound mark on LCS history.
His career was filled with remarkable achievements. Jensen became an LCS champion three times, and in 2019, he reached the Mid-Season Invitational finals with Team Liquid . One of the standout moments was the 2018 Worlds semifinals with Cloud9 , marking a historic breakthrough for the Western region. He also reached the quarterfinals of the World Championships in 2016 and 2017. Overall, Jensen competed at Worlds for eight consecutive seasons—from 2015 to 2022—and represented North America at MSI in 2019 and 2024.
Throughout his career, he remained a symbol of consistency, high-level play, and confidence in crucial moments. His contribution to the development of the region and the scene as a whole is immeasurable—Jensen will forever be remembered as one of the key figures in the history of Western League of Legends.