Five Must-Watch Players of EWC 2025 Week 2

Every player at EWC 2025 is an elite competitor at the peak of their game, but some stories rise above the rest and deserve to be highlighted.

From straight-up legends of the game to returning champions chasing legacy-defining victories, this week is packed with can’t-miss moments. But with so much action unfolding, who should you keep your eyes on? Below, we’ve highlighted some of the players whose stories are must-follows during the second week of the Esports World Cup.

Faker, T1 - League of Legends at Esports World Cup 2025

Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok, often dubbed the “Unkillable Demon King” of League of Legends, is set to return to the Esports World Cup stage this week. Following a tough loss to Gen.G in the Mid-Season Invitational final, the legendary mid-laner will be eager to lead T1 back to the top and hoist the EWC trophy.

Faker hardly needs an introduction, being the most decorated League of Legends player in history, boasting no fewer than five world championships and six MSI titles. But repeating last year’s MVP performance won’t come easy. This year’s tournament features a stacked mid-lane roster, including standouts like Jeong "Chovy" Ji-hoon, Zhuo "knight" Ding, and Rasmus “Caps” Winther – each ready to challenge the esports icon on the world stage.

Cinny, Vitality - MLBB Women's Invitational 2025

After winning the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational in 2022 and 2023, Cindy “Cinny” Siswanto fell short of a three-peat last year. This year, the Vitality mid-laner is back with her sights set on a third title at MWI at EWC 25.

If she and her Indonesian teammates are to reclaim the MWI crown, they may need a strong family showing. With her older sister, Michelle “Chell” Siswanto, also on the roster playing as the team’s gold laner, their bond might give them a potential edge over the competition.

YiNuo, AG.AL - Honor of Kings World Cup 2025

With AG.AL coming into the tournament as the team to beat at KWC at EWC 25, high expectations will rest on Xu "YiNuo" Bicheng to lead the charge. The Chinese standout, often referred to by fans as “the Faker of Honor of Kings,” earned MVP honors in 2023 and is looking to replicate that success as he pushes his team toward another title.

Interested in learning more about YiNuo's journey Riyadh this year? Check out this special feature on how the star Honor of Kings player wants to showcase Chinese dominance at the 2025 Esports World Cup.

Moshi, Buriram United Esports - Free Fire at Esports World Cup 2025

Claiming the MVP title for Free Fire at the Esports World Cup in 2024 – without winning the championship – says a lot about the level Ratchanon "Moshi" Kunrayason can play at. With title-defenders Team Falcons losing one of their players, Moshi will see a chance to make the EWC title his this year.

Yatoro, Team Spirit - Dota 2 at Esports World Cup 2025

We’re a few years removed from calling Illya "Yatoro" Mulyarchuk a prodigy. After two TI wins and a victory at Riyadh Masters 2023, he’s safely one of the greatest Dota 2 players of all time. It helps that Team Spirit are always podium contenders, so you can’t afford to count Yatoro and the squad out of the running during Dota 2 at EWC 25.

With hundreds of matches set to take place over the next few days, new legends will rise as champions are crowned and rivals are toppled. Watch the Esports World Cup 2025 live or check out the ticket options to watch in-person this week!