Dota 2 is known to be the highest paying esport, with The International giving a helping hand. Here are the Dota 2 wealthiest and richest player in 2022
Until 2022, the rankings of the richest esports players are clearly dominated by Dota 2 players. Out of the top fifty highest-paid esport players, forty-five are Dota 2 players, which tells you how rich these Dota players are. This article will list the top ten wealthiest players and provide short descriptions.
List Of Top 10 Richest And Highest Earning DOTA 2 Pro Player In 2022 And Net Worth
1. Johan “N0tail” Sundstein
Johan, a Danish Dota 2 professional, is undoubtedly the wealthiest Dota 2 player and the richest professional video game player in the world. He has had a long career in esports, from Heroes of Newerth to standing at the peak of the Dota 2 scene. He has earned a total of $7,184,163.05 in total prize winnings and has been a popular choice for the Dota 2 betting scene to bet on. With the victory of two Ti’s and four majors with OG Esports, N0tail takes the lead as the richest esports player in the world. There are also videos of N0tail showing his million-dollar mansion to the public.
2. Jesse “JerAx” Vainikka
Jesse is a Finnish Dota 2 player who had a decent run with Team Liquid, which managed to place second at the Shanghai Major. However, his career received an incredible boost when he joined OG.
Since joining OG alongside N0tail, JerAx was able to bag two major titles and two Ti titles that netted him $6,486,948.78 in total earnings. Vainikka was also called in to meet with the president of Finland for his outstanding accomplishments in the Dota 2 scene.
3. Anathan “ana” Pham
Anathan hails from Australia and is the youngest player to make it onto this list. As of 2022, he is only 23 years old and was considered “The God of Dota 2” at his peak with OG. N0tail and the crew scouted Ana, and the decision turned out to pay off OG tenfold.
The Australian is quite in-and-out, taking lots of breaks during his time in OG, but the important thing is that he was there to win four major titles and two Ti’s with the crew, allowing him to have $6,024,411.96 in earnings in such a short professional career.
4. Sébastien “Ceb” Debs
Sebastien comes from France and had a very tough Dota 2 career in his early days. He struggled to find his footing, as he was stuck with mediocre teams for most of his career. The Frenchman was about to throw in the towel and pursue his education until he got a call from OG.
He gave professional Dota 2 one last shot and was able to win $5,813,909.40 in his time with OG. Ceb is an inspiration and a reminder that you should never give up.
5. Topias “Topson” Taavitsainen
Topson, a Finnish Dota 2 player, came out of nowhere and blew away the entire Dota 2 community. People who bet on Dota 2 would never expect the feats he would achieve when he first showed up.
Before getting the call from OG to play with them at Ti8, Topson had never played in a LAN tournament and only had a total of $3,000 in lifetime Dota 2 earnings. However, he showed up and destroyed the competition and all Dota 2 bets, achieving a total of $5,690,417.57 in just two years.
6. Kuro “KuroKy” Takhasomi
KuroKy comes from Germany and has been at the top of the Dota 2 scene since 2011. He is a very experienced captain who led Team Liquid to win Ti7.
Kuro has received the respect of almost every professional player, as he has shown commitment and perseverance throughout his decade of competing in Dota 2. His blood, sweat, and tears have helped him rake in $5,274,347.73 in lifetime Dota 2 earnings.
7. Amer “Miracle-” Al-Barkawi
Amer is a Dota 2 player from Jordan and has been considered the best Dota 2 player for many years. His mechanical skill will leave you in awe, and he could also display his talents on the big stages.
Miracle won two majors with OG and continued to win Ti7 alongside KuroKy and Team Liquid. It’s natural for someone as gifted as Miracle to receive $4,877,285.26 in winnings. His incredible ability to outplay opponents makes him a popular choice in Dota 2 betting.
8. Ivan “MinD_ContRoL” Ivanov
Ivan is a Bulgarian Dota 2 player with a very successful esports career. He is one of the most feared Offlaners in the world and is well-respected by fellow professionals for his skill.
His knowledge and game sense could assist Team Liquid with winning The International 2017. As a result, MinD_ContRoL could take home $4,658,359.74 in prize winnings as of 2022.
9. Lasse “MATUMBAMAN” Urpalainen
Until 2022, MATUMBAMAN, a Dota 2 player from Finland, is still considered a top-tier carry that most teams are looking to bring in. Lasse is known for his versatility, as he can play both Mid and Carry.
MATUMBAMAN is known to be a consistent player and has shown prowess during Team Liquid’s run at Ti7. It’s safe to say that he has had a successful career, with $4,531,649.04 in total prize winnings under his belt.
10. Maroun “GH” Merhej
Maroun is the most successful esports player from Lebanon and is known to be one of the best Soft Support players in the entire world. GH’s entrance to Team Liquid coming into Ti7 was a shock, as no one who played or bet on Dota 2 knew who he was.
However, GH was able to silence all the doubters and assisted Team Liquid in winning The International 2017. This meant that GH could win the first Ti he attended, which is not something most people can do. Maroun has won $4,272,654.27 in prize winnings, thanks to his fantastic roaming skills.
Conclusion
That’s the top ten list of the richest Dota 2 players up until 2022! If you haven’t noticed already, all of the players above have won at least one Ti, as The International tournaments have millions of dollars up for grabs. Winning Ti once will already set you up for life!
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