The League of Legends European Championship (LEC) is in the final stretch of its regular 2021 season. With an entire split and MSI behind us, this season has so far been a story of shocking upsets and dethroned kings. The old guard has struggled to maintain their position at the top, as young guns rise to challenge for the championship.
In the chaos of the Spring Split and off season meta shifts a new list of players shapes the LEC. These players have thus far wowed fans with their remarkable displays of skill. They may not all be among the current leaderboard leaders, but their team’s ranking should not be their main measuring stick. Instead, these six players shine brightest from a combination of their individual mechanics, game awareness, and how significantly they impact the result of their matches. When it comes to any bet on League of Legends, these individuals should be your main choice.
Carzzy
Matyáš “Carzzy” Orság is the bot-laner for MAD Lions (MAD), currently reigning Champions of the LEC. Hailing from the Czech Republic, this 19-year-old prodigy reached the highest rank, Challenger, on the Western European server at the age of fourteen. He spent several years playing in the regional leagues and tournaments from 2016-2019. As soon as he became of eligible age heading into 2020, he entered the LEC with MAD.
Carzzy and the rest of MAD have continued from their strong top 3 finish in LEC 2020 Spring and Summer to dominate the 2021 Season. On MAD, Carzzy plays with a conservative style in the bot-lane. With aggressive teammates willing to take initiative, Carzzy does not risk his life by playing recklessly and instead plays with measured follow-up damage to successful engages. He shines most in team fights, positioning perfectly to safely output damage.
Armut
İrfan Berk “Armut” Tükek is the top-laner for MAD Lions. The 22-year-old Turkish laning god debuted in the LEC with MAD Lions in 2021. He bring with him two trophies in the TCL league and has quickly become a fan favorite. Affectionately memed “The Most Handsome Player in the World” by friends and fans, Armut has re-shaped MAD Lions as a team this season.
While his teammates alternate between highs and lows, Armut always delivers. In a highly contested top lane dominance struggle in the LEC, Armut has come ahead of league veterans Bwipo and Odoamne in his “rookie” LEC season. When it comes to LEC betting, Armut has swayed the odds in favor of MAD Lions in over 7 matches thus far.
Mikyx
Mihael “Mikyx” Mehle is the support for G2 Esports. The 22-year-old from Slovenia spent his pre-LEC career as a substitute with Fnatic, before joining Splyce and Misfits for a seasonal split, and ultimately landing in G2 Esports in November of 2018.
Mikyx wowes his fans with his excellent play at the support position. He coordinates fantastically with both Jankos, and Rekkles to roam the map and secure early advantages. While in the lane, he controls the pace immaculately and can be trusted to aggressively engage or successfully disengage as the situation requires. Since joining the LEC, Mikyx has been a member of the LEC 1st All-Pro team in four out of five splits.
Rekkles
Martin “Rekkles” Larsson became the ADC for G2 Esports in 2021. After more then six years multiple trophies with FNC, the LEC sweetheart decided to move on to new adventures and rejoined his former teammate Caps on G2.
Since joining G2, Rekkles is characterized by his more passive and stable gameplay utilizing mainly Jhin to clutch out teamfights for his team. Rekkles as a player needs no introduct
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