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| Background Information | ||
| Name | Armand Luque | |
| Country of Birth | France | |
| Nationality | France Canada | |
| Birthday | January 7, 1999 (age 25) | |
| Residency | EMEA | |
| Prev Residencies | Europe | |
| Competitive | ||
| Team |  Leaguepedia  LOLPros  Sheep Esports | |
| Role | Journalist | |
| Favorite Champs | ||
| Social Media & Links | ||
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Armand "Armand" Luque is a League of Legends esports personality, currently wiki lead for Leaguepedia, regional manager for LOLPros.GG, and journalist for Sheep Esports.
Team History
| Team | Start | End | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Esportspedia | Jan 20152015-01-11 | Jun 20162016-06-05[1] | 1yr 4mo ejel | ||
 EsportsWikis | Jun 20162016-06-05[1] | Nov 20172017-11-19[2] | 1yr 5mo ejel | ||
| Leaguepedia | Nov 20172017-11-19[2] | Present | 6yr 9mo ej | ||
| LOLPros | Jul 20192019-07-30[3] | Present | 5yr 1mo ej | ||
 4Entertainment | Feb 20202020-02-03 | Feb 20202020-02-24[4] | 21d ejel | ||
 META | Feb 20202020-02-24[4] | Dec 20222022-12-20[5] | 2yr 9mo ejel | ||
 Unlocked | Dec 20222022-12-20[5] | Nov 20232023-11-12[6] | 10mo 23d ejel | ||
| Sheep Esports | Nov 20232023-11-08[6] | Present | 10mo 2d ej |
| Team | Start | End | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esportspedia | Jan 20152015-01-11 | Jun 20162016-06-05[1] | 1yr 4mo ejel | ||
| EsportsWikis | Jun 20162016-06-05[1] | Nov 20172017-11-19[2] | 1yr 5mo ejel | ||
| Leaguepedia | Nov 20172017-11-19[2] | Present | 6yr 9mo ej | ||
| LOLPros | Jul 20192019-07-30[3] | Present | 5yr 1mo ej | ||
| 4Entertainment | Feb 20202020-02-03 | Feb 20202020-02-24[4] | 21d ejel | ||
| META | Feb 20202020-02-24[4] | Dec 20202020-12-30 | 10mo 6d ejel | ||
| META | Dec 20202020-12-30 | Dec 20212021-12-29 | 1yr 30d ejel | ||
| META | Dec 20212021-12-29 | Dec 20222022-12-20[5] | 1yr 22d ejel | ||
| Unlocked | Dec 20222022-12-20[5] | Jan 20232023-01-31 | 1mo 11d ejel | ||
| Unlocked | Jan 20232023-01-31 | Nov 20232023-11-12[6] | 9mo 12d ejel | ||
| Sheep Esports | Nov 20232023-11-08[6] | Present | 10mo 2d ej |
News
- 2015
- 2016
- 2017
- 2019
- 2020
- 2021
- 2022
- 2023
 ESPD | January 11, Armand (Editor) joins. |
 ESW | June 5, EsportsWikis acquires the staff of Esportspedia.[1] |
 LP | November 19, Leaguepedia acquires the staff of EsportsWikis.[2] |
 LPGG | July 30, Armand (Regional Manager) and Thrust216 (Regional Manager) join.[3] |
 4E | February 3, Armand (Referee) joins. | |
 META | February 24, 4Entertainment rebrands as META.[4] | |
| META | December 30, Armand (Referee to Tournament Operations) changes position. |
| META | December 29, Armand (Tournament Operations to Competitive Operations) changes position. |
 UNLK | November 18, Armand changes residency from Europe to EMEA. | |
| UNLK | December 20, META rebrands as Unlocked.[5] |
Biography[]
Joining the esports scene in 2015, Armand began his career in esports as a volunteer on various community websites. Over the years, he diversified his craft and dabbled in different professions. Today, Armand is most known for his time working on the Benelux Leagues and for working as a journalist for Sheep Esports. Throughout his career, the French personality also notably worked on sites such as Leaguepedia and LOLPros, providing passionate and precious coverage to the global League of Legends esports scene. Though largely inexperienced, Armand also dabbled into casting of small local tournaments and previously worked as a media operator, thanks to his film studies. Under Sheep Esports, Armand now works both as a journalist and interviewer for the site, for which he has sat down with several prominent figures of the LCS, LEC, and LFL.
Trivia[]
- Studied Cinema and Film prior to working in esports.
- Started playing League of Legends in Season 2.
- Worked on French micro-communities prior to entering esports.
- Began working in esports as a volunteer at the age of 16 years old.
Notable Event Participations[]
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2024 Mid-Season Invitational - Journalist & Interviewer
- LEC 2024 Winter, Spring, & Summer - Journalist & Interviewer
- LCS 2024 Spring & Summer - Journalist & Interviewer
- LFL 2024 Spring - Journalist & Interviewer
- Attendance at the LFL Days 2024 in Nice.
- ESLOL 2023 Season - Head of Competitive Operations
- Attendance at the ESLOL 2023 Summer Finals in Olen.
- ESLOL 2023 2nd Division - Project Lead & Head of Comp. Ops.
- ESLOL 2023 Amateur Circuit - Founder & Project Lead
- ESLOL 2022 Season - Competitive Operations (Spring, Summer, Pro-Am)
- Attendance at the ESLOL 2022 Pro-Am Finals in Brussels.
- Tour Masters 2022 - Project Manager & Competitive Operations
- Belgian Tour 2022 - Project Manager & Competitive Operations
- Dutch Tour 2022 - Project Manager & Competitive Operations
- Luxembourg Tour 2022 - Project Manager & Advisor
- Benelux Charity Showdown 2021 - Co-Founder & Competitive Operations
- Belgian League 2021 Season - Tournament Operator (Spring, Summer, Country Finals)
- Attendance at the BLDL 2021 Country Finals in Brussels & Purmerend.
- Dutch League 2021 Season - Tournament Operator (Spring, Summer, Country Finals)
- OTBLX 2021 Season - Tournament Operator (Spring, Summer)
- Benelux Charity Showdown 2020 - Co-Founder & Competitive Operations
- Belgian League 2020 Season - Referee (Spring, Summer, Country Finals)
- Dutch League 2020 Season - Referee (Spring, Summer, Country Finals)
- GameForce Masters 2019 Grand Finals - Media Operator (Brussels)
- EU Masters 2019 Summer Finals - Leaguepedia Ambassador & Press (Katowice)
Media[]
- The following is a non-exhaustive list of articles published by the journalist.
- 2024
- January 8, BDS Ice: "My first goal is to win the LEC, but the most important will be to qualify for Worlds." with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- January 11, OverActive Media, KOI, and Movistar Riders: An analysis of this off-season's most pivotal move by Armand Luque, Alejandro Gomis, Dymey, and Marian Stoica on Sheep Esports
- January 12, GX Jackies: "I made a big skip in my career [...] My first aim is to make the Season Finals, I'm not gonna overreach my goals." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- January 16, FNC Razork: "We still need to learn and improve a lot, but I love my team and I think this is just the beginning." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- January 23, TL CoreJJ: "As long as Team Liquid wants me, I'm always happy to play for them." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- January 26, G2 Mikyx: "I don't mind if we win or lose in Europe, as long we perform on the internationally." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- January 26, FLY Jensen: "As long as I still have it in me to play and be the best, I won't stop." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- February 2, MDK Myrwn: "We are really confident in our playoffs match [...] I think we can for sure beat Fnatic" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- February 6, The Unravelling of Evil Geniuses: How FlyQuest almost entered the VCT Americas. by Alejandro Gomis and Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- February 9, G2 Dylan Falco: "Winning in Europe is not good enough." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- February 19, G2 Yike: Post-Match Interview after LEC 2024 Winter Finals! with Armand Luque on YouTube
- February 20, VIT Selfmade: "This is kind of a fresh start for me. I don't even feel like I'm a veteran anymore." with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- February 23, TDS Febiven: "This feels like my last chance, I will make it count." with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- February 26, BKR Czekolad: "We've learned from our mistakes [...] Our chances are really good." with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- February 28, Behind the Return of GENK: Interview with Esports Coordinator ADUMON with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- March 5, ANO Furuy: "I want us to become the best team the GLL has ever sent to the EMEA Masters." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- March 6, BDSA Keduii: "Joining the LFL was a huge step in my career [...] We can win it all." with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- March 13, BDS nuc: "Our goal is to challenge G2 Esports in Best-of-Fives." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- March 14, VIT Hylissang: "I want to say we're stronger, but I don't know [...] our games are a bit random." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- March 15, FNC Humanoid: "I haven't talked to a single person who likes [pre-recorded drafts]." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- March 19, G2 BrokenBlade: "I'm happy to see other top laners step up, it gives me motivation to stay on top of my game." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- March 21, MDK Supa: "I'm by far the best [ADC in the LEC]. I think I'm better at laning, team-fights, macro, micro..." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- March 22, TH Peter Dun: "I've stepped back from drafting [...] I'm really happy with Kirei." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- March 27, TH Wunder: "Our goal is to reach MSI." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- April 4, G2 Caps: "We don't want to repeat last year's spring failure." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- April 11, Hans Sama Talks G2 Lane-Swaps, Draven, and Rates Solo Leveling with Armand Luque on YouTube
- April 13, VIT Carzzy: Macro Play; Mental Health; Anime Mouse Pad and more with Armand Luque on YouTube
- April 14, FNC Noah: "Every day, I'm pushing toward my goals and future." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- May 2, Bwipo Wants to Revolutionize North America with FlyQuest with Armand Luque on YouTube
- May 6, TES 369: "Western teams are way more powerful than last year." with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- May 7, FNC Humanoid: "Every international event is special to me; it's the most fun I have playing this game." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- May 7, Gen.G Peyz: "I do believe that we're capable of winning MSI." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- May 9, G2 Mikyx: "I still haven't lost to Faker in a best of five." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- May 9, T1 Zeus discussing G2: "Being good in the LEC versus playing well internationally is quite different" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- May 15, G2 Dylan Falco: "We are capable of taking BO5s against anyone" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- May 18, BLG Elk: "The trophy is not leaving Chengdu. We will lift it and be champions" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- May 20, Yike after G2 vs T1: "We want EU teams to regain hope [...] Our region has to get stronger." with Armand Luque on YouTube
- June 12, G2 Romain: "I will dedicate my entire life to our players" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- June 13, DIG Spica: "APA has been talking a lot of shit in solo queue, and I want to put him in his place" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- June 14, 100T Sniper on his twin brother: "I think that by summer 2025, Crimson will be ready for the LCS" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- June 27, SK Nisqy: "I knew we would be good, but I didn't expect us to perform this well" with Armand Luque on YouTube
- July 10, RGE Larssen: "I will do anything to get back to the top. It's really boring to be at the bottom" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 11, LEC records 20.7% annual average viewership growth, ending 3-year decline by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 18, SK Irrelevant: "Oscarinin is a strong player, but whenever we play, I have no idea what he's doing" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 20, G2 Yike: "I'm most excited to play against Canyon [...] if I maintain this level, I can definitely compete with him." with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- July 30, EXCLUSIVE: Riot EMEA Director of Esports addresses Fearless Draft, LEC Guest Spots, and EMEA Masters Changes with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 13, G2 BrokenBlade: "We will need to change the way we play" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 16, GameWard Astrals makes its debut in the women's scene by joining the Coupe des Étoiles by Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 20, G2 Caps: "If we reach Munich, we'll take on anyone, but we're taking it one week at a time" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 23, NNO Miella: "My goal is to one day reach the LEC [...] I wouldn’t compete without such ambition" — EEC Finals, NOVO Incident, NNO, and more... with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 26, MDK Elyoya: "I don't see us losing in Munich against either G2 or Fnatic. We can learn a lot from our two last series. I think we're better than both teams. We just play better League of Legends" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 27, FNC Razork: "Elyoya was taunting me, saying, 'I can't believe my bald top laner was the only one with the balls to pick Nidalee'" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 29, TL Spawn: "The top two teams in Europe are still good, but I think NA has leveled up more than Europe" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- August 31, G2 Mikyx: "MDK has a very specific playstyle. Now that we've learned it, they won't stand a chance [...] We'll get over it quickly, 3-0" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 1, FNC Oscarinin: "Last year, it was tough to sit back and watch my team play finals without me. It means a lot to me to be here in Munich" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 1, G2 Hans Sama: "In Europe, we are the team that defines how the game is played" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 3, LEC Season Finals - G2 Dylan Falco & Rodrigo: "We always knew we were better" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 4, FNC Noah: "I’ve received a lot of hate, but the support from fans really helped me and kept me going. I was almost ready to retire after the summer finals." with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 5, EMEA Head of Esports - Alberto Guerrero: "Karmine Corp joining the LEC has been one of the best things that has happened this year" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
- September 6, MDK Fresskowy: "I’m confident we’ll reach the main stage. It’ll be a chance to face better players and learn from Asian teams" with Armand Luque on Sheep Esports
Images[]
Armand, Belgian League 2021 Country Finals
Redirects
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 RheingoldRiver's Reddit Post reddit.com
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 EsportsWikis Finds New Home on Curse Wiki Platform Gamepedia lol.fandom.com
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 LOLPros' Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Team META's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Unlocked's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Armand's Tweet twitter.com