At the prestigious Esports Awards 2025 ceremony held in Riyadh, global esports legend Lee " faker " Sang-hyeok received the award in the "Player of the Decade" category.

faker , the symbol and main star of League of Legends, surpassed many titled esports athletes and reaffirmed his status as the greatest player of the modern era. The list of nominees for this award included:

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N0tail
ZywOo
Aspas
Caps
Coldzera
Miposhka
Nisha

His long-standing success with team T1 , numerous championship titles, and influence on the development of esports have made faker not only a League of Legends legend but also an icon of the entire industry.

The winners of the Decade Awards were determined through a combined voting process: 25% from fans and 75% from an expert jury. This award highlighted faker 's unique contribution to the establishment of the professional scene, as he has remained a symbol of esports success for over ten years.