sOAZ
The stoic guardian of the top lane for Fnatic’s golden generation.
Paul "sOAZ" Boyer is a French League of Legends coach for LDLC OL, formerly a professional player for Fnatic. He first joined Fnatic in 2012 and enjoyed over two years of success with an iconic roster which included xPeke, Cyanide and Yellowstar. On 23 December 2014 sOAZ left Fnatic and soon after joined former teammate xPeke, who founded Origen. He later rejoined Fnatic, and was part of the 2018 team that reached the Worlds 2018 final, albeit sharing time with fellow top laner Bwipo. sOAZ is one of the most decorated players to play in the EU LCS, having won five split titles (2013 Spring EU LCS, 2013 Summer EU LCS, 2014 Spring EU LCS, 2018 Spring EU LCS, 2018 Summer EU LCS) and six World Championship appearances.
- Era
- 2012 (late 2012 to early 2013), 2013–2015, 2017–2019
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Lore & Background
sOAZ first joined Fnatic in 2012 and enjoyed over two years of success with an iconic roster which included xPeke, Cyanide and Yellowstar. On 23 December 2014 sOAZ left Fnatic and soon after joined former teammate xPeke, who founded Origen. He later rejoined Fnatic, and was part of the 2018 team that reached the Worlds 2018 final, albeit sharing time with fellow top laner Bwipo. sOAZ is one of only 4 players who have qualified for six World Championships, along with Sneaky, Doublelift and Clearlove. During his time with Fnatic, he won five split titles: 2013 Spring EU LCS, 2013 Summer EU LCS, 2014 Spring EU LCS, 2018 Spring EU LCS, and 2018 Summer EU LCS. He also placed 2nd at the 2018 League of Legends World Championship.
In Their Own Story
The arena lights hummed above. sOAZ adjusted his headset, eyes fixed on the monitor. The draft phase ended; he had secured the pick that would define the lane matchup. No words were spoken to the team chat yet. Just the click of a mouse and the weight of expectation resting on his shoulders as the game began.
Reader's Guide
sOAZ defined Fnatic's top lane presence throughout the organization’s most successful period in League of Legends. Joining Fnatic in 2012, he was part of an iconic roster including xPeke, Cyanide and Yellowstar. He won DreamHack Winter 2012, then three consecutive EU LCS titles: 2013 Spring, 2013 Summer, and 2014 Spring. After leaving for Origen in December 2014, he returned to Fnatic and won two more EU LCS titles in 2018 Spring and 2018 Summer. He reached the 2018 World Championship final, sharing time with fellow top laner Bwipo. sOAZ is one of only 4 players who have qualified for six World Championships, along with Sneaky, Doublelift and Clearlove. His tournament results with Fnatic include: 1st — DreamHack Winter 2012; 1st — 2013 Spring EU LCS; 1st — 2013 Summer EU LCS; 1st — 2014 Spring EU LCS; 3rd — 2017 Spring EU LCS; 3rd — 2017 Summer EU LCS; 5th–8th — 2017 League of Legends World Championship; 1st — 2018 Spring EU LCS; 3rd–4th — 2018 Mid-Season Invitational; 1st — 2018 Summer EU LCS; 2nd — 2018 League of Legends World Championship.
Did You Know?
- sOAZ first joined Fnatic in 2012 and was part of an iconic roster including xPeke, Cyanide and Yellowstar.
- He left Fnatic on 23 December 2014 and soon after joined former teammate xPeke, who founded Origen.
- sOAZ is one of only 4 players who have qualified for six World Championships, along with Sneaky, Doublelift and Clearlove.
- He was part of the 2018 Fnatic team that reached the Worlds 2018 final, sharing time with fellow top laner Bwipo.
- sOAZ won five split titles with Fnatic: 2013 Spring, 2013 Summer, 2014 Spring, 2018 Spring, and 2018 Summer EU LCS.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is sOAZ?
Clement Deschamps is a retired French professional League of Legends player best known for his long tenure as a top laner for Fnatic. He competed professionally from 2011 to 2018, becoming one of the most recognizable figures in European esports history.
What role did sOAZ play?
He primarily occupied the top lane position throughout his career with Fnatic. His gameplay was characterized by a stoic and consistent style that anchored the team during various roster changes.
When did sOAZ retire?
Clement officially retired from professional competition in 2018 after spending seven years with the organization. His departure marked the end of an era for Fnatic's original golden generation lineup.
Why is sOAZ important to Fnatic?
He stands as a symbol of stability and loyalty, remaining on the roster through multiple meta shifts and championship runs. Fans view him as the constant guardian who helped establish the team’s global prominence during his time.
What is sOAZ's legacy?
His enduring presence made him a beloved icon among fans despite mixed competitive results in later years. He remains remembered for his dedication and longevity within one of the world's oldest esports organizations.
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