In the history of League of Legends, whenever players reach legendary status, they inevitably leave behind legacies in terms of playstyle, champion pool, and competitive demeanor. Thus, a player considered to be a “successor” of a legend often plays the same role, with similar champion selections and playstyle as their predecessor. In the Top Lane position, the most fan-favored player in League of Legends history is undoubtedly TheShy. During his decline, the community sought out potential successors to the “Top God.” One of them is Ale, a player currently competing in the LPL.
The year 2021 was truly a “dream” season for Ale, which is now at risk of becoming the largest blot on this player’s career. Ale also has an aggressive playstyle and a tendency to carry in the Top Lane like TheShy. Not to mention, 2021 also marked the decline of Bin, another player seen as a potential heir to “Shy ca’s” legacy, which brought even more attention to Ale. However, Ale’s LNG Esports team couldn’t even make it past the group stage, and this Top Laner has fallen drastically.
At this point, even Ale is facing match-fixing suspicions from many LPL fans. In recent losses for Anyone’s Legends, Ale’s poor performance during crucial moments significantly contributed to AL’s defeats, despite them not appearing to be at a disadvantage compared to their opponents beforehand. Even after leading, AL ended up losing to LNG, with Ale bearing a large portion of the responsibility.
Currently, it seems that not many people expect Ale to reach the pinnacle of success once again like in 2021. From a player once filled with potential, Ale is now fading away like many stars that briefly shone in the past. Moreover, given his current performance, it is entirely possible that AL could part ways with Ale when his contract ends, and this Summer Split has already concluded for Ale as his team did not even make it to the playoffs.