Who will be the fourth player inducted into the Hall of Legends?

Sunday, August 16, saw Rasmus “Caps” Winther inducted into Riot Games' Hall of Legends, making him the third player to receive this honor, following Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok and Jian “Uzi” Zi-Hao. As the most decorated player in the history of the Western scene, the Danish midlaner further cements his place among the greats of our game.

While the name “Caps” has been very well received, both by the public and even by other professional players in the scene, who largely consider him a legitimate candidate for the title, other names have also emerged in the debate over who should succeed Uzi, ranging from Korean and Chinese legends to players from the Pacific region and even names from the North American scene. Here are the contenders for this honor.

To succeed Caps, the most likely scenario would be the selection of a Korean player, as they have the most titles and prestige. Among the new generation coming up through T1, Ryu “Keria” Min-seok seems to be the most deserving candidate. Like Mun “Oner” Hyeon-jun and Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong, he has won three Worlds in a row, but Keria stands out for having revolutionized the support role and being considered by many as the greatest support of all time.

If Riot were to opt for a more experienced player, Kim “Deft” Hyuk-kyu is clearly a strong candidate. As the 2022 World Champion with DRX, years after his victory at the 2015 Mid-Season Invitational with EDward Gaming, he has left his mark on the AD Carry role in Korea and has long been considered Faker’s rival.

His club teammate, Cho “BeryL” Geon-hee, is also a strong contender. At 29, his career is likely behind him, a career during which he remains the only player in League of Legends history to have won two Worlds with two different teams without ever playing for T1. His time with DWG KIA was marked by immense dominance, and his unique playing style left a lasting mark on the game.

South Korea is a country brimming with immense talent, and if the Hall of Legends were to induct only players who competed in the LCK over the next 15 years, it wouldn’t even be surprising. Kim “Canyon” Geon-bu, Heo “ShowMaker” Su, Han “Peanut” Wang-ho, Bae “Bengi” Seong-woong, Jeong “Chovy” Ji-hoon, and Park “Ruler” Jae-hyuk… All of these players deserve to be inducted one day, given how they’ve dazzled both the Korean and international scenes with their talent.

On the Chinese side, several players are also in the running to be inducted into the HoL. Zhuo “Knight” Ding is the most decorated player in LPL history with eight titles; he is considered by many to be the best player in the world right now and has been China's hope on the international stage in recent years, culminating in his 2025 Worlds final appearance, which he lost in the final moments to T1.

Tian “Meiko” Ye could be the first support player to be inducted, he won the Mid-Season Invitational in his first year in the LPL with EDward Gaming, with whom he also won Worlds 2021 as well as four LPL titles. He is the face of the support role in China and a symbol of longevity, as he still plays for Invictus Gaming today.

If the title were to remain in Europe, the most serious contender would probably be Martin “Rekkles” Larsson. A Fnatic legend during the era when the Black and Orange dominated the region, the “King in the North” still enjoys an excellent reputation both in Europe and internationally. Alongside Caps, Luka "Perkz" Perković is another name that left an indelible mark on the region’s history during G2’s golden years. Two-time Worlds runner-up Paul "sOAZ" Boyer’s name is also occasionally mentioned.

When it comes to North America, two names stand out the most. First is botlane legend Yiliang “Doublelift” Peng, an obvious candidate. An eight-time LCS champion with an incredibly long career, a history of rivalries with Korean teams, and likely the most iconic NA player in history, he’s the obvious choice if voters decide to look to North America.

The other name is an icon of the North American scene but is Danish: Søren “Bjergsen” Bjerg. A seven-time LCS champion, three-time MVP, and a central figure at TSM and in the NA scene for a decade. However, the North American scene has fewer players who have truly made a name for themselves and reached the highest international level.

The idea of a player from the Pacific region being inducted seems unlikely, but the region certainly has no shortage of legends who have left their mark on both the regional and international scenes. Jungler Hung “Karsa” Hao-Hsuan seems like a logical candidate, having won the 2018 MSI with Royal Never Give Up. He also reached the quarterfinals of Worlds with the Flash Wolves alongside another big name in the Pacific scene who could be in the running for the title, Huang “Maple” Yi-Tang.

Finally, the Brazilian scene is very unlikely to be represented in the Hall of Legends, as it has had a much smaller impact on the international scene. However, the region also boasts iconic players with long careers and impressive track records, such as Felipe “brTT” Gonçalves da Rocha, Leonardo “Robo” Souza, and Thiago “tinowns” Sartori.