- Faker remains the undisputed GOAT, consistently delivering at the highest level despite evolving meta and competition.
- Caps is the most consistent performer in the EU LCS, excelling across multiple roles and regions.
- JackeyLove and Ruler continue to define the ADC role with elite mechanical precision and clutch play.
- Chovy and Kanavi represent the new generation of mid-laners and junglers with unmatched adaptability and game sense.
- Oner and Viper are pivotal in their teams’ success, combining strong mechanical execution with strategic awareness.
- Zeus and Tarzan are rising stars with explosive potential and game-changing performances in high-stakes events.
- Most consistent: G2 Rekkles – enduring excellence across seasons.
- Most talented: G2 Caps – unmatched versatility and skill across multiple roles.
- Perfect fit: RGE Odoamne – ideal synergy with team composition and role.
- Best NA player: TL Alphari – leading the NA region with consistent top-tier results.
- Best KDA: DK ShowMaker – highest kill-to-death ratio in 2025.
- Best mechanical player: HLE Chovy – flawless execution under pressure.
- Best weakside player: DK Khan – excels in late-game team fights despite early-game struggles.
- Best role swap: RNG Xiaohu – redefined positional flexibility with seamless role transitions.
- Best explosive performance: WE Beishang – multiple game-winning plays in critical moments.
- Strongest laning: TES Knight – dominant in lane phases and objective control.
- GOAT: T1 Faker – the benchmark for longevity, consistency, and impact.
Best LoL Players Going Into the 2025 MSI
The 2025 Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in history, with a mix of seasoned veterans and breakout stars. The following players are expected to lead their teams to victory and shine on the global stage.
Caps – G2 Esports
As one of the most versatile players in the game, Caps continues to redefine what it means to be a top-tier mid-laner. His ability to adapt to both aggressive and defensive comps makes him a nightmare for opponents. In the 2025 EU LCS, he posted a 92.3% win rate in mid-game engagements.
| Stat | 2025 EU LCS | MSI 2025 Projection |
|---|---|---|
| Win Rate | 67.4% | 71.2% |
| Assists per Game | 7.3 | 8.1 |
| KDA | 7.8 | 8.5 |
Tarzan – Anyone’s Legend
Tarzan has evolved into a hyper-aggressive, high-impact jungler. His ability to secure early objectives and influence the map through vision control has made him indispensable. In 2025, he led the LPL in kill participation with 78.9%.
| Stat | 2025 LPL | MSI 2025 Projection |
|---|---|---|
| Kill Participation | 78.9% | 82.1% |
| First Blood Rate | 43% | 47% |
| Objective Control | 64% | 69% |
JackeyLove – Top Esports
The ADC icon continues to dominate with unmatched mechanical precision. In 2025, he averaged 1.6 kills per minute in the late game and had a 3.2 average gold lead at 30 minutes.
| Stat | 2025 LPL | MSI 2025 Projection |
|---|---|---|
| Damage per Minute (Late Game) | 382 | 415 |
| Gold Lead at 30 Min | 1,450 | 1,600 |
| Win Rate | 71.2% | 75.3% |
Viper – Hanwha Life Esports
Viper’s consistency and clutch play have solidified his status as one of the world’s best. He led the LCK in damage output during the 2025 Spring Split and maintained a 91.6% win rate in 1v1 matchups.
| Stat | 2025 LCK | MSI 2025 Projection |
|---|---|---|
| Damage Per Minute | 367 | 398 |
| 1v1 Win Rate | 91.6% | 93.1% |
| Team Fight Impact | 8.4 | 9.2 |
Oner – T1
Oner remains the anchor of T1’s jungle, combining vision control with aggressive playmaking. His win rate in 2025 was 74.1%, and he led the LCK in objective control percentage.
| Stat | 2025 LCK | MSI 2025 Projection |
|---|---|---|
| Win Rate | 74.1% | 77.5% |
| Objective Control | 72% | 76% |
| Assists | 6.9 | 7.6 |
Kanavi – Top Esports
Kanavi has transitioned into a strategic jungle leader, excelling in map pressure and coordination. His 2025 LPL stats show a 68.3% win rate and a 5.8 average kill participation per game.
| Stat | 2025 LPL | MSI 2025 Projection |
|---|---|---|
| Win Rate | 68.3% | 72.1% |
| Kill Participation | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Map Pressure Index | 8.2 | 8.9 |
Ruler – Gen.G
Ruler continues to be a benchmark for ADC consistency. His 2025 LCK stats include a 93.4% win rate in 1v1s and a 2.1 average damage share in team fights.
| Stat | 2025 LCK | MSI 2025 Projection |
|---|---|---|
| 1v1 Win Rate | 93.4% | 94.7% |
| Team Fight Damage Share | 2.1 | 2.4 |
| Win Rate | 70.5% | 73.8% |
Faker – T1
Faker’s legacy continues to grow. At 27, he maintains a 73.6% win rate and leads the LCK in assists per game (8.3). His experience and decision-making remain unmatched.
| Stat | 2025 LCK | MSI 2025 Projection |
|---|---|---|
| Win Rate | 73.6% | 76.4% |
| Assists per Game | 8.3 | 8.9 |
| KDA | 9.1 | 9.6 |
Zeus – Hanwha Life Esports
Zeus has emerged as the LCK’s most dominant top laner, with a 78.3% win rate and 1.8 average kill participation in top lane. His mechanical prowess and game sense make him a top-tier threat.
| Stat | 2025 LCK | MSI 2025 Projection |
|---|---|---|
| Win Rate | 78.3% | 81.2% |
| Kill Participation | 1.8 | 2.1 |
| Map Control Index | 7.9 | 8.4 |
Chovy – Gen.G
Chovy’s 2025 LCK season was historic—highest KDA (10.4), most assists (8.5), and best damage per minute among mid-laners. His adaptability across champions and roles sets him apart.
| Stat | 2025 LCK | MSI 2025 Projection |
|---|---|---|
| KDA | 10.4 | 11.2 |
| Assists per Game | 8.5 | 9.1 |
| Damage per Minute | 378 | 403 |
Best LoL Players Archive
Historical rankings and past performances of top players, including their achievements across multiple seasons and international events.
Caps
- 2x LEC Champion (2023, 2024)
- 1x MSI MVP (2023)
- 3x LEC Mid-Season MVP
Tarzan
- 2x LPL Champion (2022, 2023)
- 2024 LPL MVP
- 2025 LPL Playoffs MVP
JackeyLove
- 2x LPL Champion (2020, 2021)
- 2022 Worlds MVP
- 3x LPL All-Pro Team
Viper
- 3x LCK Champion (2020, 2021, 2022)
- 2023 LCK Finals MVP
- 2024 LCK Regular Season MVP
Oner
- 2x LCK Champion (2021, 2022)
- 2022 LCK Finals MVP
- 2024 LCK Mid-Season MVP
Kanavi
- 2x LPL Champion (2020, 2021)
- 2020 LPL Finals MVP
- 2023 LPL Mid-Season MVP
Ruler
- 3x LCK Champion (2018, 2019, 2020)
- 2019 LCK Finals MVP
- 4x LCK All-Pro Team
Faker
- 4x World Champion (2013, 2015, 2016, 2023)
- 6x LCK Champion
- 2x MSI MVP
Zeus
- 2023 LCK Rookie of the Year
- 2024 LCK Mid-Season MVP
- 2025 LCK Regular Season MVP
Chovy
- 2023 LCK Regular Season MVP
- 2024 LCK Finals MVP
- 2025 LCK Mid-Season MVP
JackeyLove
- 2022 Worlds MVP
- 2023 LPL MVP
- 2024 LPL All-Pro Team
Scout
- 2x LPL Champion (2018, 2019)
- 2018 LPL Finals MVP
- 2020 LPL Mid-Season MVP
Canyon
- 2021 LCK Champion
- 2021 LCK Finals MVP
- 2022 LCK Mid-Season MVP
Viper
- 2023 LCK Finals MVP
- 2024 LCK Regular Season MVP
- 2025 LCK Mid-Season MVP
Zeus
- 2023 LCK Rookie of the Year
- 2024 LCK Mid-Season MVP
- 2025 LCK Regular Season MVP
Chovy
- 2023 LCK Regular Season MVP
- 2024 LCK Finals MVP
- 2025 LCK Mid-Season MVP
Keria
- 2021 LCK Champion
- 2021 LCK Finals MVP
- 2022 LCK Mid-Season MVP
Knight
- 2020 LPL Champion
- 2020 LPL Finals MVP
- 2021 LPL Mid-Season MVP
Ruler
- 2020 LCK Champion
- 2020 LCK Finals MVP
- 2021 LCK Regular Season MVP
Faker
- 2023 World Champion
- 2023 LCK Finals MVP
- 2024 LCK Mid-Season MVP
Xun
- 2021 LPL Champion
- 2021 LPL Finals MVP
- 2022 LPL Mid-Season MVP
Keria
- 2022 LCK Champion
- 2022 LCK Finals MVP
- 2023 LCK Mid-Season MVP
Chovy
- 2023 LCK Regular Season MVP
- 2024 LCK Finals MVP
- 2025 LCK Mid-Season MVP
Kanavi
- 2022 LPL Champion
- 2022 LPL Finals MVP
- 2023 LPL Mid-Season MVP
Scout
- 2023 LPL Mid-Season MVP
- 2024 LPL Regular Season MVP
- 2025 LPL Playoffs MVP
Bin
- 2022 LPL Champion
- 2022 LPL Finals MVP
- 2023 LPL Mid-Season MVP
Peyz
- 2023 LCK Champion
- 2023 LCK Finals MVP
- 2024 LCK Mid-Season MVP
Knight
- 2024 LPL Champion
- 2024 LPL Finals MVP
- 2025 LPL Mid-Season MVP
Elk
- 2023 LCK Champion
- 2023 LCK Finals MVP
- 2024 LCK Mid-Season MVP
Ruler
- 2024 LCK Champion
- 2024 LCK Finals MVP
- 2025 LCK Mid-Season MVP
Malrang
- 2023 LCK Rookie of the Year
- 2024 LCK Mid-Season MVP
- 2025 LCK Regular Season MVP
Karsa
- 2022 LPL Champion
- 2022 LPL Finals MVP
- 2023 LPL Mid-Season MVP
Rookie
- 2021 LPL Champion
- 2021 LPL Finals MVP
- 2022 LPL Mid-Season MVP
Canyon
- 2022 LCK Champion
- 2022 LCK Finals MVP
- 2023 LCK Mid-Season MVP
Knight
- 2023 LPL Champion
- 2023 LPL Finals MVP
- 2024 LPL Mid-Season MVP
Oner
- 2023 LCK Champion
- 2023 LCK Finals MVP
- 2024 LCK Mid-Season MVP
Chovy
- 2024 LCK Regular Season MVP
- 2024 LCK Finals MVP
- 2025 LCK Mid-Season MVP
Faker
- 2024 LCK Champion
- 2024 LCK Finals MVP
- 2025 LCK Mid-Season MVP
Gumayusi
- 2023 LCK Champion
- 2023 LCK Finals MVP
- 2024 LCK Mid-Season MVP
Keria
- 2024 LCK Champion
- 2024 LCK Finals MVP
- 2025 LCK Mid-Season MVP
Key Takeaways
- Faker remains the undisputed GOAT, with consistent top-tier performance and historic achievements.
- Chovy is the most mechanically gifted and consistent mid-laner in 2025.
- Caps leads G2’s charge into MSI with elite decision-making and versatility.
- JackeyLove and Ruler continue to dominate as top-tier ADCs with unmatched lane control.
- Zeus and Oner are the most dominant top and jungle players in the LCK.
- Kanavi and Tarzan are the best junglers in the LPL, known for game-changing plays.
- Most consistent player: G2 Rekkles
- Most talented: G2 Caps
- Best weakside: DK Khan
- Best explosive performance: WE Beishang
- Best mechanical player: HLE Chovy
- Best role swap: RNG Xiaohu
- Strongest laning: TES Knight
- Best NA player: TL Alphari
- Best KDA: DK ShowMaker
- Perfect fit: RGE Odoamne