Who Is The Best Overwatch League Player In 2022?
Overwatch founded its Overwatch League (OWL) back in 2017, and currently, 2022 marks the fifth season of it. With players leaving and switching teams, heroes getting patches, and maps getting added and changed, it’s difficult to narrow down the best players in the OWL. However, this guide will reveal some of the best players in the league as of late 2022.
15. Fury (Tank)
Kim “Fury” Jun-ho is a South Korean professional gamer who was born on November 25th, 1999. In the 2022 OWL season, he is playing for the Philadelphia Fusion. He is known for his D.Va play.
Fury is easily one of the most underrated players in the OWL. After one mediocre season with Justice, he came back stronger than ever. His defense matrix play on D.Va makes enemies cower in fear (especially Zarya’s). Fury is a player who will eat every ultimate coming his way, and he’ll do some damage while he’s at it.
Major tournament achievements:
- 2nd place OWL 2022 Kickoff Clash ($35,000)
- 1st place OWL Inaugural Season Playoffs ($1,000,000)
Fury’s highlights:
14. Shu (Support)
Shu takes off part of his headset to listen to the staff around him
Kim “Shu” Jin-seo is a South Korean professional Overwatch player who was born on July 12th, 2000. He currently plays for the Los Angeles Gladiators, and he is known for his Baptiste play.
Shu is not only a playmaker, but he also, on average, dies less than the other Baptiste players in the OWL. Whenever he uses his ultimate, the enemy team knows they need to hide. Shu has impeccable aim and timing on his abilities, making him a deadly foe.
Major tournament achievements:
- 1st place OWL 2022 Midseason Madness ($500,000)
- 1st place OWL 2022 Kickoff Clash ($75,000)
Shu’s highlights:
13. Nero (DPS)
Nero smiles during a game
Charlie “Nero” Zwarg is an American professional gamer who was born on May 31st, 2001. He currently plays DPS for the Atlanta Region, and he’s known for his Echo play.
Nero is, without a doubt, insane at Echo. Not only is his positioning amazing, but he can flex to other DPS like Mei and Genji. Nero has some of the greatest potential in the entire league due to his ability to learn and adapt, so expect to see more from him in the future.
Major tournament achievements:
- 3rd place OWL 2022 Midseason Madness ($125,000)
- 1st place OWL 2020 Summer Showdown ($65,000)
Nero’s highlights:
12. Yaki (DPS)
Yaki is laser-focused on his game
Kim “Yaki” Jun-ki is a South Korean professional gamer born on June 11th, 2001. He’s known for his Tracer play, and he currently plays for the New York Excelsior.
If you were to go up against Yaki’s Tracer, you’re most likely going to die in seconds. Yaki is trained for Tracer v. Tracer combat, and that makes him such a valuable asset to any team. As a rookie in 2020, he had a successful debut that put him on the map for success. From there, he’s continued to impress with his Genji and Pharah play.
Major tournament achievements:
- 3rd place OWL 2021 May Melee ($35,000)
- 1st place Overwatch Contenders 2019 Season 2: Korea ($54,000)
Yaki’s highlights:
11. Leave (DPS)
Leave cleaning off his keyboard after playing
Huang “leave” Xin is a Chinese professional gamer who was born on October 23rd, 2001. He is known for his flex DPS play, and he’s currently on the Chengdu Hunters.
Leave is an extraordinary DPS player who has flexibility and talent. He’s a young star who is highly respected in the OWL community. Leave is known for flexing between different DPS, and he has played at least 50 minutes on 7 different DPS heroes. His quick adaptation and rising talent make him a valuable OWL player.
Major tournament achievements:
- 2nd place OWL 2021 Countdown Cup ($70,000)
- Named 2021’s most valuable player
Leave’s highlights:
10. SP9RK1E (DPS)
SP9RK1E being interviewed at the Overwatch Contenders arena
Kim “SP9RK1E” Yeong-han is a South Korean professional gamer who was born on May 31st, 2002. He is a DPS player for the Dallas Fuel.
SP9RK1E is known for his consistency and raw talent. Although young, the more experience he receives, the better he becomes. Time and experience have shaped him into an amazing DPS player with his infamous Pharah, Echo, and Genji plays.
Major tournament achievements:
- 1st place OWL 2022 Summer Showdown ($75,000)
- 2nd place OWL 2022 Kickoff Clash ($50,000)
SP9RK1E’s highlights:
9. Yveltal (Support)
Yveltal getting ready to play in the World Cup
Li “Yveltal” Xianyao is a Chinese professional gamer who was born on September 29th, 2000. He is a support player for the Guangzhou Charge.
Yveltal is now playing under the name ‘Xerneas’, but he was Yveltal for most of his career. He is known for his insane Mercy gameplay, but recently, he’s been playing a lot of Lucio. He is a main support player who, prior to his professional career, was known for being one of the best main support players in China. His game sense and survivability are stellar and make him a powerful player.
Major tournament achievements:
- 2nd place OWL 2021 Countdown Cup ($70,000)
- 2nd place OWL 2021 Summer Showdown ($70,000)
Yveltal’s highlights:
8. Fearless (Tank)
Lee “Fearless” Eui-seok is a South Korean professional gamer who was born on May 27th, 1998. He is a tank player for the Dallas Fuel.
Fearless is considered one of the best tank players in the OWL. His Winston is considered God-tier with his game sense outmatching other tank players in the league. He’s a valuable player with experience on many tanks like Reinhardt and Wrecking Ball.
Major tournament achievements:
- 1st place OWL 2022 Summer Showdown ($75,000)
- 2nd place OWL 2022 Kickoff Clash ($50,000)
Fearless’s highlights:
7. Void (Tank)
Void doing an interview while playing for the Shanghai Dragons
Kang “Void” Jun-woo is a South Korean professional gamer who was born on October 2nd, 1996. He is a tank player for the Shanghai Dragons.
Void is infamous for his amazing tank play. His Sigma, D.Va, and Zarya play is incredible to watch. He gets the job done and is a solid teammate overall. He protects his supports and makes the plays that are often overlooked. Some of those plays are defense matrix blocks, body blocking, booping enemies off the map, and peeling.
Major tournament achievements:
- 1st place OWL 2021 Playoffs ($1,500,000)
- 1st place OWL 2022 Summer Showdown ($50,000)
Void’s highlights:
6. FITS (DPS)
FITS celebrating and smiling while playing Overwatch
Kim “FITS” Dong-eun is a South Korean professional gamer who was born on June 22, 2000. He is a DPS player for the Seoul Dynasty.
FITS is a DPS player who is known for his Tracer, Sombra, and Widowmaker play. He’s a respected player who is very popular in the community. Not only that, but he’s very consistent and keeps putting on solid performances. Overall, he’s a stable DPS that can adapt to many different game and playstyles.
Major tournament achievements:
- 2nd place OWL 2022 Summer Showdown ($35,000)
- 1st place OWL 2022 Kickoff Clash ($50,000)
Fits’ highlights:
5. Carpe (DPS)
Carpe walking down the arena to play for the Philadelphia Fusion
Lee “Carpe” Jae-hyeok is a South Korean professional gamer who was born on October 14th, 1998. He is a DPS player for the Philadelphia Fusion.
It’d be impossible to make this list without mentioning Carpe, an extremely popular OWL player. He was the first OWL player to reach 4000 total final blows, making him a deadly foe. He’s known for his Cassidy, Widowmaker, and Tracer gameplay. With impeccable aim and game sense, Carpe is one of the best OWL DPS players.
Major tournament achievements:
- 2nd place OWL 2022 Kickoff Clash ($35,000)
- 4th place OWL 2020 Playoffs - Grand Finals ($350,000)
Carpe’s highlights:
4. Happy (DPS)
Happy focuses on Overwatch with the stickers on his PC visible
Lee “Happy” Jung-woo is a South Korean professional gamer who was born on August 2nd, 1999. He is a DPS player for the Los Angeles Gladiators.
Happy is a DPS known for his intense Tracer and Widowmaker gameplay, although his Soldier gameplay is top tier as well. He’s a proficient player who can adapt to various situations. For example, if his Tracer isn’t working, he’ll switch to a hitscan. Thanks to his versatility and amazing game sense, Happy is a fantastic DPS player.
Major tournament achievements:
- 4th place OWL 2020 Asia Playoffs ($75,000)
- 1st place OWL 2020 Summer Showdown ($65,000)
Happy’s highlights:
3. Twilight (Support)
Twilight looks to his teammates while waiting for a match to start
Lee “Twilight” Joo-seok is a South Korean professional gamer who was born on February 8th, 1998. He is a support player for the Toronto Defiant.
Twilight is one of those Ana players who takes risks. He goes out and scores eliminations and grenades that turn the tide of the battle. His risky style makes him a unique support player, especially at the professional level. Along with Ana, he also plays a great Zenyatta and Baptiste.
Major tournament achievements:
- 4th place OWL 2021 Playoffs ($250,000)
- 1st place OWL 2020 Playoffs - Grand Final ($1,500,000)
Twilight’s highlights:
2. Profit (DPS)
Profit grinning while playing for the London Spitfire
Park “Profit” Joon-yeong is a South Korean professional gamer who was born on November 19th, 1999. He is a DPS player for the Seoul Dynasty.
Profit is perhaps one of the most recognizable OWL players. If not for the time he flipped the bird to the camera, then for the insane Tracer and Genji stunts he manages to pull. Profit is widely regarded as one of the best DPS in the entire league, and he proves himself worthy of this title time and time again due to his intense playstyle, flawless aim, and solid game sense.
Major tournament achievements:
- 1st place OWL 2022 Kickoff Clash ($50,000)
- 2nd place OWL 2020 Playoffs - Grand Final ($750,000)
Profit’s highlights:
1. Fleta (DPS)
Fleta playing for the Seoul Dynasty
Kim “Fleta” Byung-sun is a South Korean professional gamer who was born on September 2nd, 1999. He is a DPS player for the Shanghai Dragons.
Fleta is yet another infamous OWL competitor. Enemies fear him, and watchers admire the way he smoothly moves across the battlefield. He can adapt to any DPS hero, which makes him so valuable. In 2020, he was awarded the OWL Most Valuable Player.
Major tournament achievements:
- 1st place OWL 2021 Playoffs ($1,500,000)
- 1st place OWL 2022 Summer Showdown ($50,000)
Fleta’s highlights:
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