Rekkles

The Prodigy and His Foundations

Carl Larsson's path to esports began in Älvängen, Sweden, after a football injury to his cruciate ligament shifted his focus to video games. His competitive career started at age 16 with teams Playing Ducks and PAH, and he served as a substitute for Team BLACK and SK Gaming. His talent was quickly recognized by top European organization Fnatic, who signed him in November 2012. However, due to age restrictions preventing him from playing in the 2013 EU LCS, a secondary squad named Fnatic.Beta was created around him. This team was disbanded after a few months. He then played with PrideFC, a roster that was later signed by Copenhagen Wolves, where he continued as a stand-in. He officially retook the starting AD Carry position for Fnatic's main roster in November 2013 when he turned 17, replacing puszu.

Rise to Stardom with Fnatic

Rekkles's professional debut in the 2014 Spring Split was spectacular, earning him frequent game MVP votes as Fnatic finished second in the regular season. The team then triumphed in the playoffs, with Rekkles winning the Spring Playoffs MVP award as they defeated SK Gaming in the final for his first LEC title. Internationally, he and Fnatic placed second at the IEM Season VIII World Championship, losing to KT Rolster Bullets. The 2014 Summer Split saw a rocky start, but Rekkles impressed with plays on champions like Lucian and Vayne, earning the Weekly MVP Award for Week 9. After a brief, less successful stint with Alliance, which rebranded to Elements, he returned to Fnatic in May 2015. This move culminated in a historic undefeated 18-0 regular season, the first in League Championship Series history, and another EU LCS championship where he was named Finals MVP after a 3-2 victory over Origen.

Peak Performance and International Success

Rekkles's top period with Fnatic came in 2018. He won both the Spring and Summer LEC splits, securing a spot on the First All-Pro Team in both and earning Finals MVP honors for each championship. That year, he also reached the top of international competition, helping Fnatic advance to the World Championship finals, the first Western team to do so since Season 1, where they finished second. His individual accolades during this period were significant. He was a four-time LEC season MVP, winning the award in Summer 2014, Summer 2017, Spring 2018, and later in Spring 2021. He also set enduring records, becoming the first player to reach both 1,000 and 2,000 kills in the LEC and amassing a record ten pentakills, the most by any European player.

A Major Move and Regional League Revival

In a major move that shocked the European scene, Rekkles left Fnatic after his contract expired in November 2020 to join their arch-rivals, G2 Esports, filling the spot left by Perkz. The transition was culturally significant, even inspiring a song titled 'Reckless with my heart' from LEC casters about him leaving his long-time team. His time at G2, however, was challenging. After a poor 2021 season, G2's CEO placed him on the buyout market with a price listed at 1.5 million euros. He then found success in the European regional leagues, joining Karmine Corp in the LFL. There, he finished third in his first split and won the EMEA Masters Spring tournament in 2022. After a year away, he returned to the LEC with Fnatic in December 2022. On 26 March 2023, he played his 500th LEC game. After finishing 9th in the Winter Split and 8th in the Spring Split, he announced a role swap from AD Carry to support, a decision that led to him being benched by Fnatic.

Global Venture and a Championship Ring

Seeking a new challenge, Rekkles made history by becoming the first high-profile Western player to join the Korean league, signing with T1 Esports Academy in December 2023. The team, featuring Dal, Guwon, Poby, Smash, and Rekkles with Cloud as a substitute, competed in the LCK Challengers League. His debut match broke the league's viewing record. While with T1, he served as a substitute for their victorious 2024 World Championship run, earning a winner's title as a stand-in, though he did not play any games on stage. This experience was followed by a return to Europe to join the content-driven project Los Ratones, formed by popular streamer Caedrel as head coach in late 2024.

The Los Ratones Phenomenon and Continued Competition

Los Ratones, featuring a roster with Thebausffs, Velja, Nemesis, Crownie, and Rekkles, became a successful blend of professional play and entertainment. The team won the second season of the NNO Cup in 2024. They then dominated the Northern LoL Championship, winning three consecutive splits in Winter, Spring, and Summer of 2025. Concurrently, they claimed both the EMEA Masters Winter and Spring titles in 2025. Their EMEA Masters success qualified them for the LEC for the LEC Versus tournament in winter 2026, marking Rekkles's return to tier-one competition for the first time since being benched. The team also gained fame by defeating the 2024 World Champions T1, in a Red Bull League of Its Own showmatch at the Accor Arena in Paris that featured Faker. Los Ratones failed to qualify for the LEC Versus playoffs after a 5-6 record and later disbanded. Rekkles and four of his teammates then formed the team Witchcraft to compete in the subsequent EMEA Masters Winter Split.

Accolades and Lasting Legacy

Rekkles's trophy case is among the most decorated in Europe. Beyond his four LEC championships, he has won two Rift Rivals titles, three EMEA Masters crowns, and three NLC titles. His early career also included wins at DreamHack Winter 2012, Thor Open 2012, DreamHack Summer 2013, and Gfinity London 2013. Individually, his eleven All-Pro Team selections across first, second, and third teams underscore his consistent excellence. His career is defined by longevity and high performance at the international level, having appeared in eight S-tier tournaments including seven World Championships and one MSI. From his early days as a teenage prodigy working within age restrictions to his later years as a veteran winning in regional leagues and serving as a substitute on a world champion team, Rekkles's career reflects the evolution of European League of Legends itself.