Bwipo reportedly joining Team Liquid as new top laner for 2022

William Davis Published 02/11/2021

After one split playing as a jungler, Fnatic’s Gabriël “Bwipo” Rau could potentially swap back to the top lane and do so in a completely new region. 

In a recent rumor reported by the Twitter account LEC Wooloo, it was discovered that Bwipo has reportedly “reached a verbal agreement” with Team Liquid as its new top laner for the 2022 LCS season. This would mean a role swap back to the top lane for Bwipo after playing only one split in the jungle for Fnatic with great success. 

This rumor follows shortly after current Liquid top laner Barney “Alphari” Morris was reported to join Team Vitality for the next season and return to Europe. With that rumor in mind, it would make perfect sense for Liquid to look for another star top laner to keep its spot as a top organization in the LCS intact. 

Bwipo possibly returning to the top lane in LCS

Bwipo originally entered the professional stage as a top laner, making his breakthrough when joining Fnatic in 2018. He would go on to play as the main top laner at Fnatic for several years before swapping to the jungle in May 2021. This was done to make room for the French talent Adam “Adam” Maanane who was picked up from the LFL team Karmine Corp. 

Since swapping, Bwipo has made a great impression as a jungler and been one of the keys for Fnatic’s solid summer split. With Bwipo leading the charge in the jungle, Fnatic secured a second place and a spot at the 2021 World Championship. 

This spot at Worlds would end up being a bit of a rollercoaster for the Fnatic team, which had to play without star bot laner Elias “Upset” Lipp. This resulted in a very lackluster Worlds run where Fnatic was knocked out in the group stage with only one win to its name. 

Despite the poor ending to the season, Bwipo still proved himself as a versatile player and leader throughout the season. Some would probably even argue that he has more potential as a jungler than as a top laner. If Bwipo moves to the LCS, it seems to be as a top laner where he will have to prove that he can bounce back into his old role. 

The transfer of Bwipo is yet to be confirmed by either Fnatic or Liquid but could happen as soon as the offseason officially starts. 

Read Also

Esports Betting

These Are Our Betting Tips for the League Championship Series Week 4 Ben Boland The 2026 LCS Summer Split is in full swing, with the eight North American squads all vying for a chance to represent the region at this year's World Championship. With Worlds being on home soil, there is more than just a ticket to Worlds at stake. Each series in the regular season carries weight, as the standings will determine their seeding and potentially their fate in the playoffs. Week four ...

League of Legends

Caps To Be Announced As Third Inductee in the LoL Hall of Legends Hannan Mundia After Faker and Uzi were inducted into the Hall of Legends in 2024 and 2025 respectively, the European League of Legends player Caps will be the next to get the same treatment. League of Legends has been a cornerstone in the professional gaming scene for over a decade. In that time, a handful of players have managed to leave their mark for all future fans and fellow players to learn ...

Esports Betting

MLBB is the most-watched game from the EWC, and it’s hard to see another game beating it Michael Hassall The Esports World Cup 2026 has officially passed its midway point and viewership figures for the tournament have surpassed many expectations so far, as per Esports Charts. The viewership tracking site revealed new statistics for the event on Aug. 6, showcasing just how many games had set new records in viewership, including one name leading the way in views: Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. MLBB leads the viewership charts with the ...

League of Legends

LCK 2026 Rounds 3–4 Preview, Schedule, Predictions, and More Hannan Mundia 2026 LCK Rounds 3-4 are slated to start soon, and this preview highlights the schedule, our expert predictions, and everything else you need to know before watching. The LCK has been upside down recently. Teams that were considered absolute powerhouses are seemingly falling off, while previous underdogs have been causing upset after upset. 2026 LCK Rounds 3-4 are starting soon, and the big question here is which team will reign ...

League of Legends

LEC 2026 Summer split preview, schedule, predictions, and more Hannan Mundia The 2026 LEC Summer split will be the deciding split to determine which teams can make it to the World Championship, and this preview aims to highlight everything you need to know about it. It isn’t a stretch to say that the LCK and LCP are the only two competitive League of Legends regions actually pulling their weight currently. The LEC did show potential at the start of the year, ...

League of Legends

How is League of Legends Classic different from the modern version? Hannan Mundia League Classic brings the classic League of Legends gameplay and design from when the game first came out, but how is it different from the modern version? The modern League of Legends mode is arguably in its best state in terms of popularity, with a study even reporting that playing LoL can improve brain function. Over a decade of gameplay and multiple marketing tactics by Riot Games have bumped up ...

League of Legends

Best Champions for every role in League of Legends Classic mode Hannan Mundia League Classic sees the return of League of Legends Season 3, but which champions were deemed the best during that time? League of Legends has gone through a lot of changes since it first came out. While the map and item-related changes naturally impacted the game's state, so did the many champion nerfs, buffs, and reworks. Multiple champions played completely differently in Season 3 than they do now. Since League ...