At the time of writing, October 14, 2025, the League of Legends Worlds Championships have just started. With the best players in the world battling it out, now is a good time to consider which players are making a mark in the LoL esports scene in 2025.
We’re going to take a look at five particularly noteworthy League of Legends players who have dominated the competitive scene this year. As well as wins, we’re also going to be looking at the earnings of each player and their individual rankings.
Top League of Legends Players in 2025
| Rank | Gamertag | Full Name | Team | Estimated 2025 Earnings | Total Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chovy | Jeong Ji Hoon | Gen.G Esports | $220,000.00 | $635,484.67 |
| 2 | Ruler | Park Jae Hyuk | Gen.G Esports | $220,000.00 | $1,035,773.29 |
| 3 | Kiin | Kim Gi In | Gen.G Esports | $220,000.00 | $434,548.95 |
| 4 | knight | Zhuo Ding | Bilibili Gaming | $64,745.80 | $661,936.39 |
| 5 | Faker | Lee Sang Hyeok | T1 | $106,000.00 | $1,922,084.56 |
1. Jeong “Chovy” Ji Hoon
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Chovy is widely thought to be one of the best, if not the absolute best, League of Legends player in 2025. He is often considered the driving force behind Gen.G esports, leading them to multiple victories over the past year, including the Mid-Season Invitational 2025 Championship (MSI) and League of Legends Champions Korea 2025 (LCK).
2. Park “Ruler” Jae Hyuk
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Another member of the Gen.G team, Ruler, is a crucial part of the top-level esports group. He has been part of the epic victories that Gen.G has seen this year.
Ruler became the first pro LoL player to win the MSI Championship as part of two different teams. He won alongside Gen.G this year, but he also won when he was a member of the JDG team in 2023.
3. Kim “Kiin” Gi In
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Kiin is the third and final Gen.G member, who is considered to be one of the best LoL top laners in esports. Kiin won MVP at the Esports World Cup 2025 thanks to his strong numbers and clear dominance among his fellow top laners.
4. Zhuo “knight” Ding
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Knight has been a big part of the Bilibili Gaming esports team’s rise through the competitive LoL ranks, as well as being an impressive mid laner in his own right. Knight has become a stand-out in the esports LoL scene due to his strong strategising abilities and mechanical prowess.
5. Lee “Faker” Sang Hyeok
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When it comes to iconic League of Legends players, you don’t get much more renowned than Faker. Even in 2025, Faker remains one of the best LoL players in esports, even if he hasn’t had as many MVP awards or earned as much money. He continues to be a driving force in the pro scene in 2025.
Conclusion
These are just a few of the best League of Legends players who are dominating competitive LoL at the time of writing. As mentioned, shifting metas and team dynamics are likely to bring forth new top-tier players in time, but these guys are currently the best of the best.
