Ready for a Wild Rift of emotions? 🎢 We sat down with LoL legend Li Xuanjun, aka Flandre, right after AL’s intense 2-3 loss to T1 in the Worlds S15 quarterfinals on October 31. A decade pro, he poured his heart into every champion pick, every team fight, and today, we share his journey from rookie dreams to the world stage.
Heading into the match, all eyes were on AL. The series went down to the wire, with nail-biting plays and near comebacks that had fans across South and Southeast Asia on the edge of their seats — whether you were cheering from a cybercafé in Manila or streaming on your phone in Bengaluru, you felt the pulse.
Post-game, Flandre reflected: “A decade pro, I’ve given almost all time to League of Legends.” Those quick losses early in his career? Just as valuable as the near wins (hello, promo series!). Each setback fueled his growth — like leveling up IRL. For him, esports went from “a beloved job” to “a duty with support,” and that sense of responsibility is what keeps him tuned in and locked down when the draft phase begins.
At 26, Flandre remains laser-focused on one thing: playing the game he loves. “All I want is to keep playing,” he says. And who could blame him? With a playbook packed with Gnar outplays and Renekton roars, his story is far from over. After all, a decade in the Rift proves one thing: the real victory is the journey itself. 🌟
Stay tuned to see where Flandre’s quest takes him next — the Rift never sleeps, and neither does the passion of a true pro. 🚀
Reference(s):
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