T1 rookie Poby undefeated in first LEC weekend with Fnatic

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Poby Secures Two Wins for Fnatic, Becoming the Most Victorious Demon Prince Amongst Others.

Many found it unexpected when Fnatic signed T1’s rookie mid laner Yoon “Poby” Sung-won. This move seemed to come from an unanticipated direction, causing doubt among many. Opinions were split, and they quickly spread online. However, his debut weekend was a clear declaration. So, how did the “Killable Demon Prince” fare? Take a look at FNC Poby’s performance in his first two LEC matches right here.

The dawn of FNC Poby

On July 22, it was formally declared that Poby joined Fnatic; this happened approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the LEC Summer 2025 season. Nevertheless, whispers about his signing had been circulating well beforehand, with rumors tracing back to June.

As a gamer, I’ve stepped into the shoes left by Marek “Humanoid” Brázda, a gaming legend who donned the orange jersey for an impressive 3.5 years. His move to an inactive position has certainly raised some eyebrows among fans, given his decade-long career. The question on everyone’s mind is: can I measure up to Humanoid’s legacy? It’s a challenge I’m ready to embrace!

Poby in the LEC: Two wins, two MVPs

Stepping into the LEC for the first time as a permanent member of the starting lineup, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of excitement and anticipation. Although I’ve tasted the tier-one stage before when filling in for Faker temporarily, this was my debut as a true team player – and it didn’t disappoint!

Admittedly, the teams Fnatic played against last weekend, Team Heretics and SK Gaming, aren’t the most powerful squads in their region. However, Poby truly shone during these matches, earning himself the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for both games.

In the coming week, Fnatic will face off against Team BDS and G2 Esports, two teams that have been known to outperform their recent opponents. Although the matches are scheduled for later in the week, the rivalry between these teams is already intensifying.

Here’s a Tweet from Poby responding to Ilias “nuc” Bizriken following his description of SK and TH as playful primates.

In this paraphrased version, the original sentence is rephrased while maintaining its core meaning. The goal is to make it more accessible and easy-to-read for a broad audience without losing the essence of the initial Tweet.

Against Team Heretics

To start the initial match, Team Heretics emphasized their focus on Yunara by selecting her first during the draft. This choice of pick-order put FNC in a position to anticipate TH’s mid-lane character (Taliyah), allowing Poby to choose an opposing character (Orianna) as a counterpick.

In the course of the game, Fnatic wasn’t at their best, and they found themselves in a disadvantageous position for much of the mid-game. However, a well-timed combination by support Mikyx “Mikyx” Mehle and Poby managed to flip the situation around. A short while later, FNC successfully destroyed TH’s Nexus.

In the upcoming match, it was Poby’s opportunity to secretly select his character without knowing the choices of the opponents. The team decided on Annie, whereas Team Heretics chose Ryze for their mid-laner Kamil “Kamiloo” Haudegond. TH managed to gain a significant advantage in the initial phase, preventing FNC from executing many plays. When Fnatic eventually got room to maneuver, TH snatched Atakhan away from them. Ultimately, Team Heretics won map 2, as Poby and Fnatic struggled to counter their moves.

In match 3, Team Heretics adjusted their Aurora strategy to mid-lane, leading Poby to choose Syndra in response. Despite facing initial aggression from Heretics’ jungler, Poby maintained composure. Simultaneously, Fnatic dominated the opposing bottom lane pair.

Eventually, Poby found himself participating in the team fight at the bottom lane, which earned him several kills. The strong early game advantage of Fnatic allowed them to dominate the mid-game, providing ample opportunities for them to devastate the enemy’s side lanes without much resistance.

During the post-game chat, Ivan “Razork” Martin Diaz of Fnatic couldn’t help but shower compliments on his teammate Poby.

Against SK Gaming

In the game against SK Gaming, the performance was more refined. This time, Poby chose Orianna to go up against Felix “Abbedagge” Braun’s Ryze. Although there were some missteps during the laning phase, Poby managed to maintain a slight advantage in minion kills (CS) over his opponent.

The first actual team fight he participated in was a decisive victory for Fnatic, largely due to Elias “Upset” Lipp’s impressive performance as Yunara. Subsequently, Riot’s latest creation wreaked havoc on the Rift. At the game’s end, Upset and Poby had notched up any deaths, with KDA scores of 6/0/7 and 5/0/7 respectively.

In the second game, the excitement level soared as Poby successfully trapped Yone. The significance of this champion became immediately apparent when he executed a powerful three-target ultimate move on SK Gaming.

Once more, the enthusiastic fan votes awarded Poby with the MVP title, rounding off his unbeaten premiere weekend in the LEC.

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2025-08-06 15:20