Four Must-Watch Players in Week 2 of EWC 26

Inspired, LYON - League of Legends at EWC 26

For almost six years, there has been one League of Legends pro who has quietly been at the center of top-performing Western rosters on the international stage: Kacper "Inspired" Słoma. From the Rogue rosters of 2020-2021 that punched far above their weight at Worlds to the EG and FlyQuest teams that took games off Korean and Chinese squads at MSI, Inspired has been a driving force behind each of them.

Inspired is an international-caliber player who has competed in regions that historically have not made a consistent impact on League of Legends’ biggest stages. Now, he is beginning to receive the recognition he deserves as one of the best players in the world, following an impressive MSI 2026 performance that saw LYON push eventual champions Hanwha Life Esports to the limit.

At EWC 2026, Inspired has another opportunity to test himself against the world’s best and push his opponents even further.

SumaiL, Nigma Galaxy - Dota 2 at EWC 26

Sumail "SumaiL" Hassan was Dota 2’s original prodigy, an esports wunderkind who won The International 2015 at age 16 and became the youngest player to surpass $1 million in esports winnings. No one has ever doubted his talent, but SumaiL has struggled to return to the heights he reached years ago. His trophy lifts have been few and far between since then.

An on-and-off partnership with Nigma Galaxy, a team formed by other former TI winners, has seemed like the best fit for SumaiL. However, poor results and roster frustrations seemingly forced another split, one of many over the years, with SumaiL leaving the club in early 2026. A new shakeup in June saw SumaiL return, and the results speak for themselves: a TI qualification and now a top-of-the-group finish in the first phase of EWC 2026.

SumaiL is an electric player on his best days, and we’re definitely seeing that version of him at this event.

Vivian, Team Vitality - MWI at EWC 26

Team Vitality’s MLBB women’s roster might be one of the most dominant teams in esports history, and Vivi "Vivian" Indrawaty is at the heart of that success. The core of the Vitality roster, originally competing under the Bigetron Era banner, won the MWI title in 2022 and 2023. After being signed by Vitality in 2024 to become Bigetron by Vitality Ladies, the team fell just short of a third consecutive title before making a resurgence the following year to claim the MWI at EWC 25 trophy.

Vivian has been a driving force behind this era of dominance, with her tank/roamer play serving as a highlight of their 2025 championship run, where the team did not lose a single game in any series. Her play sets the tone for the entire roster: aggressive, consistent, and overwhelming. For fans looking for a team to support at MWI at EWC 26, Team Vitality remains one of the tournament’s strongest contenders.

Rasyah, EVOS Divine - Free Fire at EWC 26

Last year, Rasyah "Rasyah" Rasyid became an EWC MVP at just 15 years old. Rasyah isn’t just another member of the roster; he is the carry who pushed his team to victory on Free Fire’s biggest stage, helping revive the legacy of his club.

EVOS was one of the pioneering teams in Free Fire, winning the inaugural World Cup in 2019, but the club had since fallen into relative mediocrity. Rasyah joined the roster in 2022 at just 13 years old. At the time, the signing was viewed by some as a gimmick, with fans joking about the “Divine Child” joining the team as a prodigious sniper.

Since then, Rasyah has proven he is far more than a headline-grabbing signing. He has established himself as one of Free Fire’s top players, helping keep EVOS at the forefront of the competitive ecosystem.