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League of Legends: Top ten LEC players seeking redemption in 2019 (part 1)

By Calvin Henninger

GWANGJU, SOUTH KOREA - OCTOBER 27: Team G2 Esports of Europe plays against team Invictus Gaming of China during the semifinal match of 2018 The League of Legends World Championship at Gwangju Women? University Universiade Gymnasium on October 27, 2018 in Gwangju, South Korea. (Photo by Woohae Cho/Getty Images)
GWANGJU, SOUTH KOREA - OCTOBER 27: Team G2 Esports of Europe plays against team Invictus Gaming of China during the semifinal match of 2018 The League of Legends World Championship at Gwangju Women? University Universiade Gymnasium on October 27, 2018 in Gwangju, South Korea. (Photo by Woohae Cho/Getty Images) /
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Members of team Fnatic compete during the League of Legends World Championship Finals hosted by Riot Games Inc. in Incheon, South Korea, on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. League of Legends is the world’s most popular video game in the competitive sphere. Photographer: Jean Chung/Bloomberg via Getty Images

7. Paul “sOAZ” Boyer (Misfits)

What? Why is sOAZ on the list? His team made it to Worlds Finals – a feat no other Western team has accomplished in the modern era of League. Yet the legendary top laner remained subbed for the entirety of the knockout stage, making way for an incredible rookie performance by Gabriël “Bwipo” Rau.

While he’s been around the block for some time, being denied stage time for the single greatest run by any EU team can’t have felt good, a point driven home by his prompt departure from Fnatic during the offseason. The sOAZ/Bwipo matchup in top lane gleams with anticipation as old stardom clashes with young talent.

6. Jonas “Kold” Andersen (Origen)

Unicorns of love were perhaps the most heartbreaking outgrowth of franchising. While most legacy teams were able to eke out a deal, the perpetual plucky underdogs of the League lost their spot. Now only two of their players – Kold and Exileh – have remained for 2019.

Kold showed promise throughout his time on Splyce, which helped push his team to Worlds in 2017, but faced a tough final split on UOL. He’s joined up with the reestablished Origen for the next split and is looking to find his form again alongside fellow redemption-seekers Patrik and Mithy.

Next. LEC 2019: Salty Tiers Part 1. dark

With the beginning of 2019 Spring almost underway, many questions still remain. Will the new influx of Korean players make a splash in the scene? Will the remade Origen and SK rosters return to their former greatness? And of course, which faltering players will rise to the occasion and find the success they once knew? Many come to Europe seeking redemption, but only one team can win. Find out January 18!

Think of any faltering players you think will turn up big results in this split? Who are you looking forward to seeing on the big stage? Comment below!

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