Jakob “YamatoCannon” Mebdi has made a return to Liiv SANDBOX and the LCK in the present day however in a brand new, stunning function.
The 27-year-old joined the staff as a content material creator. This marks the start of a break from aggressive play for the Swede, who had been taking part in or teaching in League of Legends since 2011.
Welcome again, @YamatoMebdi
LCK 최초 외국인 감독, 야마토캐논이 팀 콘텐츠 크리에이터로 돌아왔습니다. 새로운 마법을 보여줄 야마토캐논을 환영해주세요!
YamatoCannon has returned to Liiv SANDBOX as a content material creator. Be a part of us in giving him a heat welcome! pic.twitter.com/9hBlPTihR8
— Liiv SANDBOX (@LiivSANDBOX) January 16, 2023
YamatoCannon was launched from Fnatic on Dec. 1 and hasn’t given any private updates concerning his future and plans since. However he has already created a handful of content material, which makes his transfer to Liiv SANDBOX fairly logical.
YamatoCannon was part of Liiv SANDBOX as soon as earlier than when the group was often known as SANDBOX Gaming. He coached the LCK staff from Could 2020 to October that 12 months. After failing to make it to the World Championship, YamatoCannon returned to Europe earlier than teaching Fnatic all through 2021 and 2022.
With the European staff, YamatoCannon certified for Worlds twice however did not make it out of the group stage. He additionally secured three top-three finishes within the LEC, ending in second place on the 2021 LEC Summer season Playoffs.
Europe is acquainted floor for YamatoCannon, who beforehand coached groups like Crew Vitality, Splyce, and Crew ROCCAT. Throughout his teaching tenure, the 27-year-old secured 4 Worlds appearances and a number of playoff runs within the LEC/EU LCS.