Buzz
In the 2022 season, Hylissang, at 27 years old (born in 1995), navigated through a tumultuous Summer Split with FNC. Looking ahead, Hylissang still has a chance to compete for titles alongside his teammates. More importantly, many FNC fans and LEC enthusiasts hope that Hylissang can maintain the necessary focus for the upcoming 2022 Worlds.
Impact - Evil Geniuses (EG)
Originating from the LCK like Faker, Impact has made a name for himself with a team half a globe away. He even used to be Faker's teammate and senior when they both played for SKT T1. It can be said that the LCK was where Impact emerged into the spotlight with the 2013 Worlds championship. However, it's the LCS where Impact truly became a legend.
A familiar face at Worlds, Impact once again appears, this time with EG. His mission is to give his all to bring glory to the North American region. The task is daunting, but surely, the former SKT T1 star will exert himself as he has throughout his illustrious career.
Jensen - Cloud9 (C9)
The last notable name among the seasoned veterans older than Faker is Jensen, the star of C9. Jensen's career is a series of stories that have consumed countless columns of newspapers and sparked community discussions. But there is one truth: Jensen has always been the backbone of every team he plays for. Currently, he leads C9 at the 2022 Worlds.
Except for the time he faced Riot's penalties, from 2015 until now, Jensen has never missed any Worlds tournament. In this 2022 Worlds, Jensen stands as the oldest Mid Laner still competing. While he may not clinch the championship, audiences can certainly expect impressive performances from this seasoned player.
Conclusion
In addition to the aforementioned names, there are also Odoamne (Rogue's Top Laner), Mission (CTBC Flying Oyster)... who are older than Faker. While they may achieve different results, they will surely deliver to the audience the highest level of performance at this Worlds tournament.
