xPeke
The legendary mid-laner who crowned Fnatic as the first world champions from Europe.
Enrique Cedeño Martínez, better known as xPeke, is a retired professional League of Legends player best known for his spell with Fnatic, with whom he won three League of Legends Championship Series Europe titles and the Season 1 World Championship. He was the founder and owner of Origen, which competed in the LEC.
- Affiliation
- Fnatic (2010–2014), Origen (2016 as substitute)
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
Martínez first came to prominence in 2011 as a member of myRevenge, winning the Intel Extreme Masters Season V League of Legends invitational. That myRevenge squad was picked up by Fnatic, with whom Martínez won the Season 1 League of Legends World Championship held at DreamHack. In 2013, he was a part of the Fnatic squad that played in the first ever split of League of Legends Championship Series Europe, eventually winning both the Spring and Summer Split, with him being named the Summer Split playoffs MVP. At IEM Season VI Katowice, Martínez "backdoored" SK Gaming in a play regarded as one of the most iconic in League of Legends history due to how he accomplished it under pressure, near death, and while the enemy team was about to destroy his own base. In 2014, he won another Spring Split title with Fnatic, but lost in the Summer Split finals to Alliance. After the Season 4 World Championship, Martínez announced his departure from Fnatic with the intention to create a new team.
In Their Own Story
On 7 December 2014, the formation of Origen was officially announced, with Martínez assuming the position of a player manager. In its first season as a professional team, Origen won the Europe Challenger Series title and finished second in the Summer Split of the European LCS. Martínez and Origen qualified for the Season 5 World Championship, having qualified through the regional gauntlet. At Worlds they got to the semi-finals of the playoff bracket before losing to SK Telecom T1. Overall, Martínez had the highest Creep Score (CS) of any player in the tournament. Origen was initially founded by xPeke in December 2014 after he departed Fnatic to found his own team. Jungler "Amazing" (of Team SoloMid), support "Mithy" (formerly of Lemondogs), and rookie AD Carry "Niels" (now called "Zven") joined xPeke as he played mid lane. xPeke's former Fnatic teammate "sOAZ" joined shortly thereafter to play top lane. Origen established a base and gaming house in Tenerife in the Canary Islands of Spain in the beginnings.
Reader's Guide
xPeke defined the early era of Fnatic, serving as the team's primary carry from 2011 until his departure in 2014. Known for his iconic backdoor play at IEM Season VI Katowice, he was a master at creating space for his teammates through superior mechanics. His greatest achievement remains leading Fnatic to victory at the Season 1 World Championship, becoming the first European player to hold the title. This triumph cemented his status as a legend in the esports community and established Fnatic as a global brand. Even after retiring from competition, xPeke's legacy endures through his numerous records and the foundation he laid for future rosters. He is remembered not just for his wins, but for defining what it meant to be a Fnatic player during the sport's most transformative period.
Did You Know?
- xPeke was born on 24 April 1992 in Molina de Segura, Spain.
- He won the Season 1 League of Legends World Championship with Fnatic at DreamHack.
- At IEM Season VI Katowice, he 'backdoored' SK Gaming in a play regarded as one of the most iconic in League of Legends history.
- He was named the Summer Split playoffs MVP in 2013.
- At the Season 5 World Championship, Martínez had the highest Creep Score (CS) of any player in the tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is xPeke?
Marin 'xPeke' Håkonsson was a core member of Fnatic's inaugural League of Legends roster who defined the organization's early identity. He is widely recognized as one of the most influential mid-lane players in the game's history.
What role did xPeke play?
xPeke specialized exclusively in the mid lane role throughout his professional career with the team. His mastery of this position allowed him to dominate matches during Fnatic's golden era.
When did xPeke retire from competition?
He officially retired from competitive play after leaving Fnatic in 2018, ending a seven-year tenure with the organization. While he is no longer an active competitor, his impact remains visible within the esports community.
What is xPeke's biggest achievement?
His crowning achievement was leading Fnatic to victory at the Season 3 World Championship, making him the first European player to secure that title. This win cemented his status as a global icon for the region.
Why is xPeke important to Fnatic's legacy?
xPeke is considered essential to Fnatic's legacy because he helped establish the brand as a premier international esports organization. Fans often refer to him by the honorary title 'The King of Mid' due to his unparalleled skill and longevity.
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