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Hans Sama

Steven "Hans Sama" Liv is a French League of Legends ADC for G2 Esports whose career combines ten LEC titles with an internationally recognized 2017 Worlds quarterfinal run.

Hans Sama
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Updated September 10, 2026

Commercial snapshot

Role

Pro Player · ADC

Current League of Legends bot laner for G2 Esports.[1]

Affiliation

G2 Esports League of Legends · League of Legends[2]

G2's current team page lists Hans Sama as its ADC; his contract was reported extended through 2028.[3]

Signature achievement

10× LEC champion[3]

The reported tenth LEC title came with G2's 2026 LEC Spring championship; G2 defeated Karmine Corp 3–2 in the final.[4]

Global recognition

2017 Worlds quarterfinalist

Reached the knockout stage with Misfits and pushed SK Telecom T1 to a 3–2 quarterfinal series.[5][6]

Audience

Not publicly disclosed

Official Twitch and YouTube channels were reviewed on 2026-09-10, but no reliable current public audience counts were captured; platform reach should not be estimated.[8][9]

Commercial proof

G2 2026 pro-kit player model

G2's official DNA Zip Hoodie page uses Hans Sama as the player model; this demonstrates club-controlled retail content, not a standalone personal endorsement.[7]

Market reach

France · Germany

French player identity and G2's Germany-based LEC operating context provide the clearest verified market links.[1][2][4]

PTG Database Analysis

Hans Sama’s commercial authority is built first on durable competitive credibility. G2’s current profile identifies him as its League of Legends ADC, while his reported tenth LEC title arrived with the 2026 Spring championship over Karmine Corp. His earlier Misfits run, which reached the 2017 Worlds quarterfinals and took SK Telecom T1 to five games, gives the profile an international performance reference beyond domestic titles.[1][3][4][5][6]

The strongest public commercial proof currently supports a player-led retail and content asset rather than a documented standalone personal sponsorship. G2’s official 2026 DNA Zip Hoodie page uses Hans Sama as the player model, and the organization presents his current roster role alongside a broader merchandise and fan-content system. His reported extension through 2028 also gives G2 continuity when planning player access, subject to the club’s rights and any category restrictions.[2][3][7]

Future activation should therefore be framed around G2-controlled retail, performance storytelling, and European League of Legends content—not assumed personal endorsements. The next diligence question for a partner is whether the proposed rights sit with Hans Sama or his representation, G2, Riot Games, the LEC, or an existing category partner; the public record reviewed here does not establish a separate Hans Sama sponsor deal.

References9
  1. [1]G2 Esports · Hans Sama official profile
  2. [2]G2 Esports · League of Legends roster
  3. [3]Sheep Esports · Hans Sama contract extension through 2028
  4. [4]L'Équipe · G2 wins LEC Spring 2026
  5. [5]Riot Games · Worlds 2017 group stage
  6. [6]L'Équipe · Misfits vs SKT at Worlds 2017
  7. [7]G2 Esports · DNA Zip Hoodie 2026
  8. [8]Hanssama official Twitch channel
  9. [9]Hans Sama official YouTube channel

Commercial opportunities

Player-led retail content

G2 could extend its existing player-model merchandising format into launch content, regional retail storytelling, or limited apparel drops, subject to G2 approval and any roster or partner-rights constraints.[7]

Performance hardware campaign

Hans Sama could support a performance-focused hardware or peripherals campaign built around ADC mechanics, laning discipline, and competitive routine; any activation would require a separately verified personal agreement and category clearance.

European esports content

A partner could build French- and English-language content around LEC competition, international preparation, and the continuity of G2's veteran roster, subject to G2, league, and player approvals.

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