Alongside playing a plethora of games on a variety of leading gaming platforms, gamers everywhere follow the competitive gaming action that takes place in the esports arena. For most gamers, the professional players they watch are their heroes, with many of them recording huge earnings in this highly competitive gaming scene.
On the whole, gaming is a more competitive offering than it ever used to be. Alongside the world-famous gamers who take part in globally watched events, casual players are also tackling an extensive selection of titles and making the most of useful resources that can enhance their chances of success. For example, many Fortnite players create teams to give them an edge in what is a highly ruthless game. Likewise, online blackjack players learn about various strategies to improve their chances of success. We’ve also seen the emergence of more team-based offerings, with titles like Pokémon Go having a tribal feel. There are hundreds of examples.
The ruthless nature of esports gaming makes it an entirely different beast, though. People follow the action live from around the world, professional players are treated like superstars, they have nutritionists and fitness coaches, and there are tense match-ups with huge sums of money on the line on a regular basis. Some professional players have certainly done better than others, though, with their earnings going through the roof. Let’s take a brief look at some of them below.
Johan “N0tail” Sundstein is the undisputed king of esports
With over $7 million to his name thanks to his exploits in the esports arena, Johan “N0tail” Sundstein is the most successful professional gamer ever. Alongside winning back-to-back titles with OG in 2018 and 2019, the talented Dane has reigned supreme in numerous other events. For the Dota community, he’s a legend.
Jesse “JerAx” Vainikka is another successful Dota player
While his impact hasn’t been quite as great as the aforementioned Johan “N0tail” Sundstein, Jesse “JerAx” Vainikka is his closest rival in terms of earnings.
The Finnish Dota 2 player has around $6.4 million to his name, winning The International twice and entertaining mass gaming audiences in the process.
Anathan “ana” Pham is one of Australia’s finest players
There’s a trend developing here that appears to suggest that Dota pays extremely well. Anathan “ana” Pham is yet another Dota professional who has managed to record huge earnings, with his estimated $6 million coming from triumphs with team OG alongside the likes of Johan “N0tail” Sundstein.
Sébastien “Ceb” Debs has been crucial to team OG’s success
Alongside other team members like Topias “Topson” Taavitsainen ($5.5 million) and Kuro “KuroKy” Salehi Takhasomi ($5.2 million), Sébastien “Ceb” Debs has been a vital cog in team OG’s wheel over the years. With over $5.5 million in the bank, the French-Lebanese player has clearly done well for himself.
Amer “Miracle-” Al-Barkawi is one of the most skilled professionals around
Once again, another Dota 2 player is featured, except this time it’s a name that isn’t associated with team OG.
Amer “Miracle-” Al-Barkawi is a familiar face from both Team Liquid and Nigma Galaxy. The Jordanian has amassed around $4.9 million in earnings, with his evident skill creating plenty of entertainment for viewing audiences.
Peter “dupreeh” Rasmussen is the best at Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Finally, we can move on from Dota 2 and look at an incredibly wealthy professional from the world of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Peter “dupreeh” Rasmussen, a respected Danish player, is known for his consistency when it comes to delivering memorable victories. The face of Astralis, he has won everything and is worth $2 million at the time of writing.
