Why did LOL Shenchao retire: Professional player career review and hot spot analysis
In recent years, the e-sports industry has been booming, and the trends of professional players have attracted much attention. Among them, the retirement of Godlike, a well-known LOL (League of Legends) player, triggered widespread discussion. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the reasons for Shenchao's retirement and review his career.
1. Review of Shenchao’s career

Shenchao (real name Liu Shiyu) is a highly respected professional player in the Chinese e-sports circle. He has played for well-known teams such as RNG and EDG. The following are his major career achievements:
| time | achievement |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Join the RNG team and become the main top laner |
| 2016 | Help RNG win the LPL Spring Championship |
| 2017 | Moved to EDG and entered the global finals with the team |
| 2018 | Transformed into a coach and served as a team tactical analyst |
2. Analysis of the reasons for Shenchao’s retirement
According to the discussion hot spots on the Internet in the past 10 days, the main reasons for Shenchao’s retirement can be summarized as follows:
| Reason | Netizen discussion popularity (percentage) |
|---|---|
| Age factor (e-sports players have a shorter golden period) | 35% |
| Physical injuries (resulting from long-term high-intensity training) | 25% |
| Career transition (planning to become a caster or coach) | 20% |
| Family reasons (wanting to spend more time with family) | 15% |
| Other reasons (not specified) | 5% |
3. Analysis of the correlation between hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days and Shenchao’s retirement
After Shenchao announced his retirement, related topics quickly appeared on the hot search lists of major platforms. The following are hot topics related to Shenchao’s retirement in the past 10 days:
| platform | hot topics | Number of discussions (10,000) |
|---|---|---|
| #神超 retire# | 120 | |
| Hupu | What is the real reason for Shenchao's retirement? | 45 |
| Zhihu | How would you evaluate Shenchao's career? | 32 |
| Station B | Shenchao’s retirement farewell video | 28 |
4. Reactions from fans and industry insiders
The news of Shenchao's retirement has attracted widespread attention both inside and outside the e-sports circle. Here are some comments from fans and industry insiders:
1.Fan "E-Sports Fan":"I have been paying attention to Shenchao since the RNG days. His Crocodile and Gnar are really too strong. It would be a pity to retire!"
2.Former teammates MLXG:"Shiyu is one of the most diligent players I have ever seen. His retirement is a loss to LPL, but I wish him better future."
3.Remember the commentary:"I look forward to Shenchao's transformation as a commentator. His understanding of the game is very profound and he will definitely be able to provide the audience with wonderful analysis."
5. Shenchao’s future plans
According to Shenchao himself, after retiring, he plans to pursue work in the following directions:
| direction | possibility |
|---|---|
| Game commentary | high |
| Team coach | in |
| Live broadcast industry | high |
| Esports education | low |
Conclusion
Shenchao's retirement marks the end of an era, but it may also be the beginning of a new chapter in his life. As a meritorious player in the LPL, his professionalism and technical level have won countless respects. Fans will continue to support him no matter which path he chooses in the future. It is precisely because of players like Shenchao that the e-sports industry can continue to progress and develop.
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