LEC Versus 2026 Team of the Split

After narrowly avoiding what would have been the first reverse sweep in the organization’s history, once again stand atop Europe following what may be one of the most gripping League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) finals in recent memory. With the dust now settled in Badalona, the reigning champions turn their attention to São Paulo, Brazil, where they will represent the region at First Stand. , meanwhile, return home empty-handed, but with renewed optimism for the future of their roster.

The members of the Sheep Esports editorial team awarded three points to the best player at each position, then two points to the second-best player at each position, and one point to the third-best player at each position. The points of the 16 voters were totaled to create our LEC Versus Team of the Split. Our TOTS therefore features , jungler , midlaner , AD Carry , and support .

Despite increased competition in his role this split—most notably from Kaan “Naak Nako” Okan—the undisputed master of the top lane in Europe remains Canna. The Karmine Corp toplaner steadily grew in influence as the split progressed, consistently stepping up when his team required it most. Decisive against Movistar KOI in the lower bracket final and equally impactful in the series against G2 Esports, the Korean player came close to capping off his campaign with a title. Although the trophy ultimately eluded him, he concludes the split having rarely been placed under genuine pressure, maintaining the level of consistency that has become synonymous with his play.

“I’m more confident in myself now. I know that I deserve my spot here,” were the words of the Lebanese-French jungler a week ago, and this confidence has not gone unnoticed. While Javier “Elyoya” Prades Batalla remained a leading force for Movistar KOI, and Martin "Yike" Sundelin, the player SkewMond himself replaced on G2, showed a return to form with Karmine Corp this split, the Lebanese-French jungler has clearly outshone them both. After delivering a masterclass in the grand finals, SkewMond has left no room for debate, in large part carrying G2 Esports to its eighteenth regional title.

To the surprise of none, Caps continues his reign over Europe. Comically referred to as the LEC’s “administrator,” the Danish legend remains, to this day, Europe’s strongest asset. While the midlane has become more contested in recent years, the 26-year-old’s clutch factor is still undeniable. Nevertheless, competition is on the rise, and the arrival of Kang "kyeahoo" Ye-hoo has proven to be a challenge for Europe’s superstar, often pushing him to go all out. For now, Caps remains firmly on top of the region as its historical and current best midlaner, leading in most statistics and proving he still deserves the title of Europe’s undisputed king. Caps is also the only player on our Team of the Split to have received the maximum number of points out of 16 voters (48).

While Caliste has had a few uncharacteristic performances, sometimes falling short in key moments, the 19-year-old AD Carry remains Europe’s most impressive player in his position. Aided by the region’s current best support, he has continued his strong form from an impressive debut year, proving that he still meets the high expectations set for him. Nevertheless, the AD Carry role remains highly contested in Europe, particularly with the rise of unexpected talents like , who has enjoyed a major resurgence in 2026 thanks to his aggressive, unpredictable playstyle—though it has occasionally backfired. In addition, Spanish player David "Supa" Martínez García has remained a major force for his team throughout the season, despite a rather disastrous playoff performance. One thing’s certain, Europe will remember Caliste’s name.

When it comes to the support position, there is truly no debate. Since his arrival in Europe, the Polish-American support of Karmine Corp has established absolute dominion over the role, asserting himself as the strongest and most consistent support in the region—and quite possibly the entire Western hemisphere. Though Labros "Labrov" Papoutsakis remains a capable asset for G2 Esports, the Greek support has struggled against this new competition, sometimes falling short when G2’s botlane proved to be a liability against the Blue Wall. With a strong sense for playmaking and the ability to enable Caliste, Busio today stands as one of Europe’s most talented and influential players.