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List of Highest Earning Esports Players of All Time

A ranked list of the highest-earning esports players in history by total tournament prize money won.

10 itemsUpdated Mar 15, 2026

Esports prize pools have grown exponentially over the past decade, creating a new generation of millionaire gamers. Dota 2 dominates the earnings charts thanks to The International's massive crowdfunded prize pools. The top 50 highest-earning esports players are almost all from Dota 2, with a few exceptions from Fortnite and Counter-Strike. Beyond tournament winnings, top players earn significantly more through sponsorships, streaming, and team salaries.

#	Name	Game	Team	Country	Earnings
1	N0tail (Johan Sundstein) Dota 2 N0tail is the highest-earning esports player of all time with over $7.1M in prize money. He co-founded OG and led them to back-to-back The International victories in 2018 and 2019.	Dota 2	OG (retired)	Denmark	$7.18M
2	JerAx (Jesse Vainikka) Dota 2 JerAx earned nearly $6.5M across 68 tournaments. The Finnish support player was renowned for his creative playmaking with heroes like Earth Spirit and Rubick.	Dota 2	OG (retired)	Finland	$6.49M
3	Miposhka (Yaroslav Naidenov) Dota 2 Miposhka rose to the top earning ranks through Team Spirit's TI10 and TI12 victories, plus multiple Major and EWC wins.	Dota 2	Team Spirit	Russia	$6.2M
4	ana (Anathan Pham) Dota 2 Ana is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted carry players in Dota 2 history. He was instrumental in OG's back-to-back TI victories.	Dota 2	OG (retired)	Australia	$6.0M
5	Ceb (Sébastien Debs) Dota 2 Ceb earned over $5.9M across 82 tournaments. Known for his strategic versatility and remarkable comeback plays as OG's star offlaner.	Dota 2	OG (retired)	France	$5.93M
6	Yatoro (Illya Mulyarchuk) Dota 2 Yatoro is a prodigy carry player who helped Team Spirit win TI10. Famous for his double rampage with Faceless Void, a feat no one else has achieved.	Dota 2	Team Spirit	Ukraine	$5.93M
7	Collapse (Magomed Khalilov) Dota 2 Collapse is regarded as one of the greatest Dota 2 offlaners of all time, known for his fearless plays that helped Team Spirit win TI10.	Dota 2	Team Spirit	Russia	$5.92M
8	Topson (Topias Taavitsainen) Dota 2 Topson earned over $5.7M and completed OG's championship roster. His unconventional hero picks and fearless playstyle made him a fan favorite.	Dota 2	OG (retired)	Finland	$5.73M
9	Bugha (Kyle Giersdorf) Fortnite Bugha won the 2019 Fortnite World Cup at age 16, taking home $3M. By 2025, his total earnings approach $5M across tournaments.	Fortnite	Sentinels	USA	$3.4M+
10	KuroKy (Kuro Takhasomi) Dota 2 KuroKy is one of the longest-serving Dota 2 pros, winning TI7 with Team Liquid. He has earned over $5.5M across his legendary career.	Dota 2	Team Liquid (retired)	Germany	$5.55M

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 15, 2026.

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