The rival of Faker in League of Legends wants to do something good for his hometown and donates nearly 6,000 euros. His reason for this is truly heartwarming and human.
Who is the rival of Faker? The 23-year-old midlaner Zeka has been playing for Hanwha Life Esports since November 2022. He has often faced off against the LoL legend Faker, most recently battling him in the finals of the KeSPA Cup on December 14, 2025.
Zeka and Hanwha Life Esports, where the former ADC of Faker is now playing, managed to secure second place in an exciting final. The title went to T1 and Faker.
Why did Zeka donate to his hometown? The young professional player wanted to express his gratitude and affection for his hometown of Pohang. He donated a total of 10 million Won, which is almost 6,000 euros.
The money is meant to help the neighborhood and those in need
What will the money be used for? The money will be partially used for needy neighbors. Additionally, it aims to close gaps in the social support system in the region.
Under the X-post from Sheep Esports, some fans are celebrating Zeka. The X-user aznsix7 writes: “Wow, Zeka, just wow. Very nice of him to give something back to his community.”
The head of the social department of the city of Pohang, Pyeon Jun, also expressed heartfelt thanks on threads.com: “We thank the player (Zeka), who competes on the world stage, for practicing charity and sharing for his hometown. We hope that this gift brings hope to the local community this time.”
For Zeka, Faker, and all other players of League of Legends, the first season of the year started on January 8, 2026. Riot has described the detailed novelties across 83 pages and improved a buggy champion significantly: The new season in LoL brings 83 pages of patch notes, and they are particularly beneficial for one champ
