5 best teams in League of Legends LEC Winter 2025, ranked

The League of Legends LEC Winter 2025 season is kicking off on January 18, 2025, bringing Europe's finest esports teams back into the spotlight. With revamped rosters and new coaches stepping in, the fight for a spot at the First Stand 2025 promises top-tier action.

Here are the top five teams to watch in LEC Winter 2025, complete with player details and coaching insights.

Note: The article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

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Ranking 5 best teams in League of Legends LEC Winter 2025

5) GIANTX

GIANTX ranking fifth spot for best teams in League of Legends LEC Winter 2025 (Image via GIANTX)

GIANTX was the result of a merger of Excel Esports and Giants Gaming in December 2023. Although a newcomer this season, their lineup has a good mix of experienced veterans and great up-and-coming stars in League of Legends.

Closer is the team's backbone. He is one of the most respected junglers out there, and his calculated aggression makes him special. Jackies (winner of the 2024 LEC Rookie of the Year award) is the new mid-lane talent fresh from the Hitpoint Masters league. With André Guilhoto at the helm, GIANTX is going to iron out its synergy issues and deliver great performances this split.

Coach: André Guilhoto

Roster:

• Toplane: Lot (Eren Yıldız)
• Jungle: Closer (Can Çelik)
• Midlane: Jackies (Adam Jeřábek)
• ADC: Noah (Oh Hyeon-taek)
• Support: Jun (Yoon Se-jun)

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4) KOI

The roster of KOI for League of Legends LEC Winter 2025 (Image via KOI)

KOI heads into the League of Legends Winter 2025 split with a strong roster, blending consistency with up-and-coming talent. Founded by Ibai Llanos and Ex- FC Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué, the team has established a strong brand, but their true focus now is converting fanfare into victories.

Elyoya, a flexible player with leadership skills, will determine whether KOI finally unlocks their potential. With Jojopyun on mid-lane and Supa stabilizing the bot lane, KOI's potential for upset wins is high.

Head coach Melzhet must polish the teamplay and strategic drafting, something that will either bring them victory or defeat throughout their season.

Coach: Tomás "Melzhet" Campelos

Roster:

• Toplane: Myrwn (Alex Pastor Villarejo)
• Jungle: Elyoya (Javier Prades Batalla)
• Midlane: Jojopyun (Joseph Pyun)
• ADC: Supa (David Martinez Garcia)
• Support: Alvaro (Álvaro Fernández del Amo)

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3) Karmine Corp (KCorp)

Kcorp ranks third in the list of best teams in League of Legends LEC Winter 2025 (Image via Karmine Corp)

After securing an LEC slot in 2024, Karmine Corp is no stranger to high expectations. Backed by a massive French fanbase, the team made substantial roster changes to bolster its competitive edge in 2025. With former LCK champion Canna in the top lane and veteran Targamas anchoring the bot side, KCorp’s roster is built for versatility.

Yike and Vladi bring a mix of calculated aggression and clutch playmaking, while Caliste winning both the LFL and the EMEA Masters has shown maturity beyond his years. Coach Reha Ramanana has the daunting task of translating their individual brilliance into cohesive gameplay.

Coach: Reha Ramanana

Roster:

• Toplane: Canna (Kim Chang-dong)
• Jungle: Yike (Martin Sundelin)
• Midlane: Vladi (Vladimiros Kourtidis)
• ADC: Caliste (Caliste Henry-Hennebert)
• Support: Targamas (Raphaël Crabbé)

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2) Fnatic

Following the departure of Noah and Jun to GIANTX, Fnatic adds Upset and Mikyx to their roster for League of Legends LEC Winter 2025 (Image via Fnatic)

Fnatic’s history as a titan in the European League of Legends continues (winning 7x LEC titles), and its latest roster shuffle reflects a commitment to reclaiming the throne. The team opted for a mix of experienced players and rising stars for Winter 2025.

The return of Upset and the addition of Mikyx, one of the best supports in the region, make Fnatic’s bot lane a force to be reckoned with. Razork and Humanoid remain pivotal to Fnatic’s success, given their synergy and experience in high-stakes matches.

Coach: TBD

Roster:

• Toplane: Oscarinin (Óscar Muñoz Jiménez)
• Jungle: Razork (Iván Martín Díaz)
• Midlane: Humanoid (Marek Brázda)
• ADC: Upset (Elias Lipp)
• Support: Mikyx (Mihael Mehle)

Note: The coach for Fnatic is yet to be confirmed, this article will be updated once the coach is officially revealed.

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1) G2 Esports

G2 Esports takes the top spot for best teams in League of Legends LEC Winter 2025 (Image via G2 Esports)

Unsurprisingly, G2 Esports takes the top spot as the team to beat in LEC Winter 2025. Known for its consistent dominance (winning 14 LEC titles) and innovative drafts, G2’s roster is stacked with proven talent.

Led by the iconic Caps in mid-lane and supported by Hans Sama, a mechanical beast in the bot lane, G2’s firepower is unmatched. The new jungle addition SkewMond has big shoes to fill but has already shown flashes of brilliance. Under Dylan Falco's tactical leadership, G2’s innovative gameplay and team cohesion make it a favorite this season.

Coach: Dylan Falco

Roster:

• Toplane: BrokenBlade (Sergen Çelik)
• Jungle: SkewMond (Rudy Semaan)
• Midlane: Caps (Rasmus Borregaard Winther)
• ADC: Hans Sama (Steven Liv)
• Support: Labrov (Labros Papoutsakis)

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