Esports Awards Reveal Nominees for “PC Player of the Decade”

The Esports Awards have officially announced the nominees for one of their most prestigious categories: "PC Player of the Decade." The list highlights legendary esports athletes from a variety of competitive titles, recognizing a decade of excellence across the global esports scene.

The announcement was made through the event’s official social media channels, and fan voting is now open until August 11, 2025.

Full List of Nominees – PC Player of the Decade

• Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev (Counter-Strike)
• Yaroslav “Miposhka” Naidenov (Dota 2)
• Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut (Counter-Strike)
• Johan “N0tail” Sundstein (Dota 2)
• Michał “Nisha” Jankowski (Dota 2)
• Marcelo “coldzera” David (Counter-Strike)
• Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok (League of Legends)
• Rasmus “Caps” Winther (League of Legends)
• Erick “aspas” Santos (VALORANT)

Legends Among Legends

Two names stand out with multiple past accolades:

• s1mple has won the “PC Player of the Year” award three times, making him one of the most decorated CS players in history.
• Faker, often referred to as the greatest League of Legends player of all time, has earned the same title twice.

This year’s “PC Player of the Decade” award aims to honor the most iconic and influential players who have defined esports over the past 10 years. Fans can support their favorites by casting votes ahead of the August deadline.