Faker
The Unrivaled King of Mid, whose legendary career belongs exclusively to T1.
This entry addresses a critical clarification regarding the history of 100 Thieves and its roster. Faker, whose real name is Lee Sang-hyeok, is the legendary mid-lane player for T1 (formerly SK Telecom T1) in the League of Legends competitive scene. He has never been a member of the 100 Thieves organization, nor has he competed under their banner in any official capacity. While 100 Thieves has established itself as a premier esports and lifestyle brand with its own roster of talented athletes across various titles, Faker's entire professional career is defined by his tenure with T1.
- Character
- Lee Sang-hyeok (Faker)
- Affiliation
- T1 (formerly SK Telecom T1)
- Role
- Mid Laner
- Status
- Active Professional Player
- Primary Game
- League of Legends
- Relation to 100 Thieves
- None
Lore & Background
The history of 100 Thieves, founded by Nadeshot in 2017, represents a different chapter in esports culture, focusing on building a community-driven organization across North America. While the brand has signed numerous high-profile athletes and content creators to expand its footprint, Faker's path never intersected with their roster. Confusion sometimes arises due to the global nature of the game, but the distinct lineages of these two organizations remain separate: one rooted in Korean dominance and the other in American lifestyle branding.
In Their Own Story
The arena lights dimmed as the crowd roared for T1's star, Faker, who sat poised before his monitor. The atmosphere was electric, a testament to years of dominance that had cemented his legend. On the screen, the Rift awaited, but this battle belonged solely to him and his teammates from Seoul. There was no connection here to the red-and-black banners of 100 Thieves; in this moment, only the legacy of T1 mattered.
Reader's Guide
Faker has never been part of the 100 Thieves roster, making any biographical profile regarding his time with the brand factually incorrect. His career achievements are exclusively tied to SK Telecom T1 and later T1.
Throughout his tenure, Faker has secured four World Championship titles, numerous LCK league titles, and multiple MSI victories. These accomplishments have established him as a global icon for League of Legends, influencing generations of players worldwide.
While 100 Thieves has built its own identity through diverse content creators and competitive teams in North America, Faker's impact remains strictly within the Korean esports ecosystem. Any attempt to link his specific statistics or honors to 100 Thieves contradicts established historical records.
Did You Know?
- Faker is widely considered the greatest League of Legends player of all time due to his four World Championship wins with T1.
- He has played for SK Telecom T1 (now T1) since his professional debut in 2013, never switching organizations.
- 100 Thieves was founded by Tyler 'Nadeshot' Blevins in 2017 and is based primarily in the United States.
- Faker's signature champion is often cited as Ryze or LeBlanc, though he has mastered nearly every mid-lane pick.
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