no question top 10 player ever
let me break down each one
derke: i can agree he is very consistent, but as i mentioned to someone else his peak is not on the same level as keznit. but yes he has remained at a world class level
mako: sure i agree
chronicle: sure
leo: not sure who started this narrative that leo has always been world class but no one really rated him like that pre fnatic. he was still very good but i would not say world class until maybe late 2022
alfa: where was he in 2021?
tenz: tenz in 2022 and 2023 was not world class
aspas: technically didnt become world class until 2022 but ill let it slide
sacy: sacy was not world class in 2023 or 2021
less: same as aspas but ill let it slide
lakia: never been world class lol
so in total u listed 3 players who have remained at a world class level that long
derke is nowhere near aspas. great player but he is nowhere near as explosive or dominant as keznit and aspas. like derke never seemed like a "star" duelist player, which if fine because it fit fncs playstyle but hes not the type of guy you build a team around like keznit aspas zekken t3xture kangkang etc
https://www.vlr.gg/event/stats/1189/champions-tour-2023-americas-league
https://www.vlr.gg/event/stats/1658/champions-tour-2023-americas-last-chance-qualifier
https://www.vlr.gg/event/stats/2004/champions-tour-2024-americas-stage-1
https://www.vlr.gg/event/stats/2095/champions-tour-2024-americas-stage-2
i wouldn't really say choking but since kru 2021 run he never goes as well internationally as he does regionally. he usually just farms on "easier" games on regular season and people elevate him to a status he never has been. it is a good player, but still got a lot to prove to be on the greatest conversation