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All the Winners of the Esports Awards 2025

All the Winners of the Esports Awards 2025

The Esports Awards 2025, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, served as a celebration marking not just a year but an entire decade of esports excellence from 2015 to 2025. The event celebrated the most influential players, teams, organizers, publishers, personalities, and moments that shaped the global esports community across this pivotal era. Here is a detailed look at all the major winners crowned during this historic ceremony.

Game of the Decade: League of Legends

League of Legends wins Esports Game of the Decade League of Legends wins Esports Game of the Decade (Image Source: Esports Awards)

The crown for Esports Game of the Decade was awarded to League of Legends. As one of the most-viewed esports titles ever, League of Legends has been synonymous with competitive gaming for over a decade, boasting massive prize pools, record-breaking global tournaments like Worlds, and a sprawling community worldwide. This win reaffirms its position as a pioneer and pillar of esports history.

Outstanding Players of the Decade

PC Player of the Decade: Faker

Faker Re-signs with T1 until 2029 Faker re-signs with T1 until 2029 (Image Source: T1)

South Korean legend Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok took home the Esports PC Player of the Decade title. Faker's exceptional legacy includes multiple World Championships with T1, a revolutionary impact on professional play, and a career that spans the entire decade’s competitive highlights.

Controller Player of the Decade: Shotzzy

In the controller gaming space, Anthony “Shotzzy” Cuevas-Castro earned the accolade of Esports Controller Player of the Decade, recognized for his dominance in Call of Duty and consistent top-tier tournament performances.

Breakthrough Player of the Decade: ZywOo

ZywOo with the BLAST Austin Major trophy ZywOo with the BLAST Austin Major trophy (Image Source: Team Vitality)

French Counter-Strike phenom Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut was named Esports Breakthrough Player of the Decade for disrupting the scene with extraordinary results since his emergence in the late 2010s.

Legendary Teams and Organizations

Team of the Decade: T1

South Korea’s T1 was crowned Esports Team of the Decade, propelled by their dominant League of Legends legacy, including five World Championships. Their sustained excellence, innovative strategies, and iconic players like Faker defined the competitive landscape for years.

Organization of the Decade: Team Liquid

Hailing from North America, Team Liquid was elected Esports Organization of the Decade at the Esports Awards 2025. With a decade of success across multiple titles such as Dota 2, Counter-Strike, and League of Legends, Team Liquid's commitment to performance, structure, and lasting influence makes them a cornerstone of modern esports.

Influential Personalities and Content Creators

Personality of the Decade: Nadeshot

Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag was recognized as the Esports Personality of the Decade. His multifaceted career as a celebrated professional player, content creator, and founder of the esports organization 100 Thieves has made him one of the most respected voices and faces in gaming culture.

Streamer of the Decade: xQc

Twitch megastar Félix “xQc” Lengyel won the Streamer of the Decade award. Known for his unmatched viewer engagement and consistent streaming presence, xQc has helped shape how esports and gaming content are consumed worldwide.

Pillars Behind the Competitive Spotlight

Coach of the Decade: Kim “kkOma” Jeong-gyun

The strategic mastermind behind T1’s success, Kim “kkOma” Jeong-gyun, was named Esports Coach of the Decade. His leadership has been integral to multiple world titles and player development in the League of Legends scene.

On-Air Talent of the Decade: Sjokz

Beloved host and reporter Eefje “Sjokz” Depoortere earned Esports On-Air Talent of the Decade recognition for her professionalism, deep knowledge, and long-standing presence in the esports broadcast community.

Industry and Event Excellence

  • Esports Publisher of the Decade: Riot Games
  • Esports Commercial Partner of the Decade: Intel
  • Esports Content & Coverage Platform of the Decade: Liquipedia
  • Esports Live Event of the Decade: League of Legends Worlds 2017 Championship

These awards celebrated the key contributors outside of competition that fueled the esports ecosystem’s growth, including game publishers, sponsors, coverage sources, and live event production standards.

The Esports Awards 2025 celebrated a decade of esports excellence, highlighting the transformation of the industry into a global professional phenomenon. This event reflected esports’ dynamic nature, reminding fans and stakeholders that new champions will emerge, the stage will expand, and vibrant communities will continue to thrive worldwide, promising an exciting future ahead.

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