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Faker was born in Seoul, South Korea on May 7, 1996. Public records list Faker as a professional gamer. That works out to 30 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Mapo High School. Awards on record include The Game Awards − Best Esports Athlete (2017, 2023, 2024).
My Take
To me, Faker is the clearest argument that esports deserves to be taken as seriously as any traditional sport. Spending an entire career loyal to one organization, T1, while collecting a record six World Championships is the kind of sustained dominance most athletes only dream about. What impresses me most is not the trophy count but the longevity and quiet discipline behind it. Plenty of prodigies flame out fast, yet he has stayed at the very top for over a decade. I respect him as a competitor who reshaped how the world sees gaming, and I think his legacy will outlast the game itself.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Faker
- Name (Japanese)
- Faker
- Reading
- ふぇいかー
- Born
- May 7, 1996 (age 30)
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Occupation
- professional gamer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rat
2. Background
- High school
- Mapo High School
Awards & achievements
- 2017 The Game Awards − Best Esports Athlete
- 2023 The Game Awards − Best Esports Athlete
- 2024 The Game Awards − Best Esports Athlete
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/faker/
- Xhttps://x.com/faker
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faker%20(gamer)
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faker
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15618298
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Faker born?
Faker was born on May 7, 1996 and is 30 years old.
Where is Faker from?
Faker is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Faker do?
Faker works as professional gamer.
Which high school did Faker attend?
Faker attended Mapo High School.