Caps
The first European to play in two Worlds Championship Finals in a row.
Rasmus Borregaard Winther, better known by his in-game name Caps, is a Danish professional League of Legends player for G2 Esports. Born 17 November 1999, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest Western League of Legends players of all time. Caps first gained prominence during the 2018 season with Fnatic, winning the EU LCS Summer Split and earning the regular season MVP. He joined G2 Esports before the 2019 season, immediately winning the LEC Spring Split Finals MVP. His international breakthrough came at the 2019 Mid-Season Invitational, where G2 defeated Team Liquid 3–0 and Caps earned the Finals MVP title, marking the first time a European team had won an international Riot Games tournament since Season 1.
- Role
- Mid Laner
- Nationality
- Danish
- Organization
- G2 Esports
- Region
- LEC (Europe)
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
Caps' career is defined by a series of firsts and near-misses at the highest level. In 2018, he helped Fnatic reach the World Championship final, where they lost 3–0 to Invictus Gaming. After moving to G2 Esports, he dominated the 2019 LEC season, winning both splits and the 2019 Mid-Season Invitational. At the 2019 World Championship, G2 again reached the finals but lost 3–0 to FunPlus Phoenix, making Caps the first European player to play in—and lose—two Worlds Finals in a row. In 2020, Caps briefly switched from mid lane to bot lane before returning to mid. G2 reached the Worlds semifinals that year, losing to eventual champions DAMWON Gaming. After a disappointing 2021 season where G2 failed to qualify for Worlds, Caps extended his contract through 2025. In 2022, G2 won the Spring Split after falling to the lower bracket and winning 13 consecutive games, but finished second in Summer and were eliminated from Worlds in group stage with a 1–5 record. The 2023 season saw Caps win the LEC Winter Split, Summer Split, and Season Finals, qualifying for Worlds where G2 was eliminated after losses to Gen.G, NRG Esports, and Bilibili Gaming. In 2024, G2 won both Winter and Spring splits, attended MSI 2024 where they lost to T1 twice, and won the Summer Split to qualify for Worlds 2024. At Worlds, G2 beat PaiN Gaming and Weibo Gaming but lost to Hanwha Life Esports, T1, and Bilibili Gaming (BLG), failing to advance past the Swiss Stage.
In Their Own Story
The 2019 Mid-Season Invitational final. G2 Esports faced Team Liquid. Caps, already the LEC Spring Split MVP, had joined G2 that year after leaving Fnatic. The series ended 3–0 in G2's favor. Caps was awarded the MVP title for the finals. It was the first time a European team had won an international Riot Games tournament since Fnatic won the Season 1 World Championship, and the first time a non-Asian team had won MSI. For Caps, it was validation of his decision to switch teams and proof that Western teams could compete at the highest level.
Reader's Guide
Caps is a mid laner for G2 Esports, known for his aggressive playstyle and ability to carry games. He has won seventeen LEC titles across multiple splits and seasons, including Spring 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2022, Winter 2023, Summer 2023, Season Finals 2023, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Season Finals 2024, Summer 2025, Versus 2026, and Spring 2026. He has been named LEC Split MVP three times (Summer 2018, Spring 2019, Summer 2020) and LEC Finals MVP seven times (Summer 2020, Spring 2022, Winter 2023, Season Finals 2023, Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Versus 2026). He has also earned eleven LEC 1st All-Pro Team selections. Internationally, Caps won the 2019 Mid-Season Invitational and was named Finals MVP. He is the first European player to play in two World Championship Finals in a row (2018 with Fnatic, 2019 with G2).
Did You Know?
- Caps is the first player ever to win back-to-back regular season MVP and Finals MVP titles on two different teams (2018 EU LCS Summer Split MVP with Fnatic, 2019 LEC Spring Split Finals MVP with G2 Esports).
- He is the first European player to play in two World Championship Finals in a row (2018 with Fnatic, 2019 with G2).
- Caps won the 2019 Mid-Season Invitational with G2 Esports, the first time a non-Asian team had won MSI.
- In 2020, Caps switched from mid lane to bot lane during the pre-season, then switched back to mid lane ahead of the LEC 2020 Summer Split.
- Caps extended his contract with G2 Esports through 2025 at the end of the 2021 season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Caps in the context of G2 Esports?
Rasmus Winther, known as Caps, is a Danish professional gamer who serves as the team's star mid laner. He joined from Fnatic and quickly became the face of the organization's competitive success.
What role does Caps play in League of Legends?
He operates exclusively as a mid laner, utilizing aggressive creativity to control the center lane. His tactical decisions often dictate the flow of team fights and overall strategy.
When did Caps join G2 Esports from Fnatic?
Caps made his debut for the roster in 2018 after transferring from his previous club, Fnatic. This move marked the beginning of a new era for the European organization.
Why is Caps considered a legend for the team?
His clutch performances under pressure have elevated G2 into a global powerhouse within the LEC region. Fans recognize him as the definitive mid laner in their modern competitive history.
Is Caps still an active player for G2?
Yes, he remains an active legend who continues to compete at the highest level of international play. His relentless pursuit of perfection keeps him central to the current squad's ambitions.
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