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Who is Forsen? Inside the veteran Twitch star's surprise entry into competitive League of Legends

Times of India
Twitch veteran Forsen is entering official League of Legends esports in the NLC 2026 Winter split as jungler for '4 SWINES & A BUM,' a team blending streamers and former pros. His Platinum 3 rank and massive following have sparked widespread attention for this unusual crossover.

Twitch veteran Forsen, known for his long-running presence on the platform, is set to debut in official League of Legends competition during the NLC 2026 Winter split as the jungler for the newly formed team '4 SWINES & A BUM.' This marks one of the most surprising streamer-to-pro transitions in recent esports history, given Forsen's current Platinum 3 rank, which is unusually low for regional league play. The team's roster combines streaming influence with competitive experience: former LCS champion Pobelter on mid lane, Jackspektra and Veigarv2 on bot lane, and fellow streamer Drututt on top lane. Community buzz highlights Forsen's solid win rate during his climb to Platinum, but notes the significant skill gap to professional standards. Leaguepedia confirms the team's participation in the Northern League of Legends Championship, an official EMEA regional league, making these matches fully sanctioned. The project symbolizes the intersection of content creation and competition, leveraging Forsen's 1.8 million Twitch followers alongside players like Pobelter for both viewership and viability. Discussions emphasize entertainment value over immediate success, positioning it as a content-driven experiment in official play.[3]