Dominating the Game: The Best Players in Overwatch 2
Out of all the gifted and hardworking players in the Overwatch League, some stand out from the rest. These are the best of the best, the champions that take competitive play to newer levels and demand to be known and respected. At times, you might've wondered who are the best Overwatch players in the world. Well, we'll answer this question by laying out a list of the top, most exciting talent in the Overwatch League right now.
You can see the following players competing in high-stakes competitive games and persistently taking home large sums of cash as prize money. When it comes to competitive Overwatch, it doesn't get better than these maestros. Check out the list of the best Overwatch 2 players and the teams that they play in.
Profit - Seoul Dynasty
We start our list with one of the most recognizable faces in the Overwatch League; Junyoung Park is widely regarded as the best Tracer the League has ever seen. The South Korean player started his journey with London Spitfire, the team with which he won the inaugural season championship, winning the title of MVP on the side.
Not only that, but Profit is also considered to be a top-tier DPS player as well. He later shifted to Seoul Dynasty, for which he currently plays as a support player. Profit's competitive achievements are great in number; some of the most recent ones include 2nd place in Overwatch League 2020 Playoffs and 1st place in Overwatch League 2022 Kickoff Clash.
Twilight - Toronto Defiant
Juseok "Twilight" Lee is a popular South Korean professional gamer who is known for turning the tide of battle with his eliminations and healing prowess. One of the most popular Support players in the Overwatch League, Twilight currently plays for the Toronto Defiant. However, he rose to prominence during his competitive escapades with the Vancouver Titans and San Francisco Shock in 2019 and 2020, respectively.
He excels in heroes such as Zenyatta, Brigette, or Baptiste, but his Ana gameplay is really something to behold and has made him extremely popular among the fanbase. With a little less than 1.4M healing in this season, his support game has been as formidable as ever. Twilight's achievements include placing 1st in the Overwatch League 2020 Playoffs and coming 4th the next year in 2021.
Fleta - Shanghai Dragons
Byungsun "Fleta" Kim made a name for himself, by playing as a DPS with the Seoul Dynasty in 2018. The Shanghai Dragons later signed him in 2019, and since then, he has remained a major contributor to the team's success. A formidable DPS player, Fleta can adapt to almost any DPS hero in the game, making him highly resourceful.
Due to his great expertise in his role, he was awarded the OWL Most Valuable Player in 2020. Moreover, Fleta has been consistently named the Overwatch All-Star for three seasons in a row. Definitely one of the most popular DPS players ever; he remains to be the only competitive Overwatch player to have an official game stat named after him.
Fleta's long list of achievements includes landing the 1st spot in Overwatch League 2021 Playoffs. Further, he also placed 1st in the Overwatch League Summer Showdown in 2022.
Proper - San Francisco Shock
Kim Dong-Hyun, alias Proper, is a South Korean gaming prodigy that first played for the San Francisco Shock when he was only 18. Before that, he had been winning accolades as a flex DPS in the Contenders Esports organization called O2 Blast. He has contributed significantly toward his team's success, playing a major role in San Francisco Shock's 20-game win streak in this year's OWL season.
Proper has gained popularity among the fanbase due to his highly impressive Genji, Tracer, and Sojourn gameplay, with multiple enemy eliminations under his belt this season. Although he is relatively new to the Overwatch League, he has ranked first in this season's Eliminations, Final Blows, and Most Damage Done, making him a top contender for the 2022 MVP. He has undoubtedly played a pivotal part in his team finishing 2nd in the overall OWL 2022 regular season.
SP9RK1E - Dallas Fuel
Known widely for his impressive raw talent, Yeonghan "SP9RK1E" Kim is a South Korean DPS player for the Dallas Fuel. He initially participated in the League as a member of the Paris Eternal but moved to the Fuel about a year later. His skillful gameplay with DPS heroes such as Echo, Genji, and Pharah has solidified his spot as one of the best DPS players in the entire League.
Moreover, SP9K1E received the Dennis Hawelka award in 2021. His proficiency with flanking heroes can be seen by the fact that he has one of the lowest death counts in the OWL, along with many enemy eliminations. He landed 1st place in the Overwatch League Summer Showdown 2022 while also ranking 2nd in the Overwatch League 2022 Kickoff Clash.
Carpe - Philadelphia Fusion
Lee "Carpe" Jae-Hyeok is a prominent South Korean DPS player, currently signed with the Philadelphia Fusion. Carpe's skill and popularity as a DPS are second to none. He was the first-ever Overwatch league player to score 4000 total final blows. He has garnered a huge fan following due to his gameplay highlights, in which he plays DPS heroes such as Widowmaker, Tracer, and Cassidy.
Carpe has quite an impressive resume as a competitive gamer. He ranked 4th in the Overwatch League Playoffs- Grand Finals in 2020. Recently he landed the 2nd spot in the Overwatch League Kickoff Clash 2022.
Gesture - New York Excelsior
Widely regarded as one of the best tank players in the history of the OWL, Jae-hee "Gesture" Hong started his career in GC Busan, where he and fellow Overwatch legend Profit, led their team to beat the strongest teams in Overwatch APEX Season 4. The gesture also played for London Spitfire before shifting to Seoul Dynasty in 2020. His impressive Winston gameplay made him immensely popular and solidified his name among the greats.
Although Gesture has now retired from gaming and has since moved on to coach for the New York Excelsior, he will forever remain in the Overwatch Hall of Fame as a formidable tank. He won the OWL Inaugural Season Stage 1 Title Matches while also ranking 1st in the Inaugural Season Playoffs.
Yaki - New York Excelsior
Another Overwatch star currently associated with the New York Excelsior, Kim "Yaki" Jun-Ki, is a South Korean competitive Tracer known for his accuracy and focus. He is most famous for his Pharah and Genji gameplay, in which he excels against other top Overwatch players.
His proficiency in Tracer combat is well-known, making him a great asset for any sort of team. Some of his major achievements include ranking 1st in Overwatch Contenders Season 2 in Korea and ranking 3rd in the Overwatch League May Melee 2021.
Smurf - Seoul Dynasty
Myeoung "Smurf" Hwan is a South Korean tank player currently signed with the Seoul Dynasty. He debuted in 2018 with team San Francisco Shock, earning several team victories in the Inaugural Season. His experience with versatile heroes such as Winston, Wrecking Ball, and Orissa has amassed him a cult-like fan following.
Smurf has proven to be a great asset for his new team, carrying it to the 1st place in Overwatch League Kickoff Clash 2022. Smurf continues to solidify his legacy in competitive Overwatch tournaments around the world.
JJoNak - Seoul Dynasty
Sung-Hyeon "JJoNak" Bang became prominent after his debut with the New York Excelsior, where he made a name for himself through his unorthodox support gameplay. His aggressive Zenyatta gameplay has pulled his team out of many uncomfortable situations.
Moreover, JJoNak is known for his extremely high damage output and impressive enemy eliminations. Although he later shifted to Seoul Dynasty, JJoNak helped his former team land many victories in his time with them. He even won the 2018 Overwatch World Cup playing for South Korea. He ranked 1st in OWL Inaugural Season Stage 2 and 3 Title Matches and was the MVP in the Overwatch World Cup 2018.
We've mentioned a lot of the greats. However, many other top-notch players have given their all for the sport's growth. Overall, the vibrant Overwatch community and broader fanbase play a significant role in the success of Overwatch Esports.
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