10 most popular esports athletes in 2023
Esports is synonymous with competition and there are a plethora of tournaments organized each year. The industry has garnered a lot of attention from gamers worldwide and its exponents have gained fame over the course of time. Professional esports players, also called athletes, exemplify the appeal of esports games like Dota 2, League of Legends. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and many others.
The strong playerbase of such games, combined with the thrill of the esports tournaments boosts the popularity of professional esports athletes. While there are an overwhelming number of teams comprising unique players with distinct personalities, the ones on this list are revered by many.
Disclaimer: This listicle is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions.
Lee Sang-hyeok is touted as The Unkillable Demon King owing to his string of championship wins in the years 2013, 2015, and 2016. He is associated with team T1, as they managed to secure second spot in the League of Legends World Championship in 2022.
His consistency in tournaments can be evidenced by his feats like being the first player to achieve 2500 kills in League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK). There are still many tournaments in the future that are opportunities for Lee to stack up more achievements and surpass his own records.
Fortnite is a juggernaut in the esports domain and Kyle Gierdorf is one of the most prominent personalities to emerge out of its popularity. Despite being a younger gamer, Kyle has managed to amass a robust following on YouTube with more than 4 million subscribers.
His popularity led Epic Games to introduce an outfit resembling Kyle in 2021. Furthermore, he has been included in Forbes 30 under 30 lists in the Games division. With
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