These are the youngest players in esports history

Benedict Ward, better known as MrKcool, began competing professionally in esports tournaments at the age of 13. The UK-based player’s game of choice at the time was multiplayer arena mobile game Vainglory. Though his career only lasted a few short years, MrKcool managed to stay true to his handle. When asked by eSports News UK whether or not the ages of the other players intimidated him, he responded that he never really let it get to him all that much.

“During the game, it’s not really on my mind … When I first arrived here in London, seeing all of them and them being much taller than me and stuff, it was quite intimidating,” explained Ward at the time. “But I think I’m pretty comfortable with it all, because most of the players that do play are older than me, and all the teams I’ve been in have adults in them too. In terms of the game, age doesn’t matter – it’s just how well you play.”

Written by: Looper