Highest-earning VALORANT esports players of all time

Let’s take a look at the VALORANT players who’ve won the most prize money. Does your favorite pro make the list?

VALORANT recently celebrated its fifth year, and now’s a good time to look at which players have won the most prize money. It’s important to remember that early VALORANT tournaments didn’t offer as much money as later ones, so looking at total earnings isn’t always a perfect measure of success.

As of October 2025, following the VALORANT Champions tournament in Paris, France, here’s a look at the VALORANT esports players who have earned the most prize money throughout their careers.

As a fan, it’s pretty rare to see players keep all of their winnings from a tournament. Usually, the esports team they’re on takes a percentage – somewhere between 5 and 15%, depending on the game and what’s in their contracts. Plus, sometimes the coach, analysts, or even substitute players get a little piece of the prize pool too. But honestly, because we usually don’t know exactly how the money is divided, most of the time when people talk about a player’s earnings, they’re assuming it’s split evenly just between the players on the team.

Editor’s Note

10. jawgemo – $319,721

Alexander “jawgemo” Mor has had outstanding success in VALORANT, with impressive performances in both the 2023 and 2025 VCT seasons. He transitioned to VALORANT from competitive Overwatch in mid-2020, but truly shone after joining Evil Geniuses in 2023. As a key player during Evil Geniuses’ dominant period, known as the “Boostio era,” jawgemo helped the team finish second at Tokyo Masters and then win the VALORANT Champions tournament just two months later.

Joining G2 Esports in 2024 didn’t immediately make a big impact, but by the 2025 VCT season, the 26-year-old player was back in contention for championships. He finished in the top four at both the Masters tournaments in Bangkok and Toronto that year. Also in 2024, jawgemo was recognized for his incredible skill and won the Esports Awards’ Play of the Year, which you can see below.

9. C0M – $334,625

Similar to jawg, Corbin “C0M” Lee quickly became a star player while with Evil Geniuses. He joined the team in 2022, though they didn’t see much success at first. Both C0M and jawg eventually won the 2023 Championship, but later left the team in 2024.

After winning the 2023 Championship, C0M joined the Leviatán team. They competed at Masters Shanghai but finished in 9th-10th place. Leviatán then returned to the Americas league and had a strong showing, winning the season and qualifying for the 2024 Championship, where they placed third. C0M remains with Leviatán, but 2025 proved difficult, as the team didn’t achieve a top-five finish in any tournament.

8. crashies – $347,317

Austin “crashies” Roberts started competing in the VCT circuit with Team Envy in 2020 and has been a regular presence in Challengers and Qualifiers ever since. He consistently performed well, earning a spot in many international tournaments and frequently finishing on the podium. Notably, he placed second or third at Masters Berlin 2021, Masters Copenhagen 2022, and Champions 2022.

Crashies’ only major championship win so far is Masters Reykjavík 2022, which he achieved while playing for OpTic Gaming. He later joined NRG, but struggled in international competitions. By 2024, he was primarily competing in regional tournaments without qualifying for major international events. A move to Fnatic revitalized his career, leading to a win at EMEA Stage 1 and a second-place finish at Masters Toronto and Champions.

7. Jinggg – $349,018

Wang “Jinggg” Jie is one of three Paper Rex players featured here, and he’s been with the Singaporean esports organization since 2021.

PRX has long been a powerhouse in the Pacific region, consistently becoming a strong contender in major Masters and Champions tournaments. However, despite repeatedly reaching the final stages, they always fell just short of winning. They came incredibly close at Masters Copenhagen 2022, Masters Tokyo 2023, and Champions 2023, but the championship trophy remained just out of reach.

Jinggg, along with several other players, is strongly associated with the Paper Rex team. He took a brief break in early 2024, which meant he couldn’t participate in the Kickoff and Masters Madrid tournaments. When he returned, Paper Rex dominated the regional scene, winning Stage 1, and Jinggg was named MVP of the finals. They continued to perform well, eventually achieving international success by winning Masters Toronto in 2025.

6. d4v41 – $368,830

Khalish “d4v41” Rusyaidee is a key player for Paper Rex. He’s been with the team throughout his entire professional VALORANT career – his biggest fan, Pujan “FNS” Mehta, even calls him “David.” D4v41’s dedication to the organization paid off when Paper Rex won the Masters Toronto 2025 championship.

d4v41 received the “Initiator of the Year” award from the VCT 2023: Pacific League. He’s consistently been a key player for PRX and the Pacific region throughout his career, but he now primarily focuses on playing Controllers and Sentinels.

5. f0rsakeN – $368,898

Okay, so f0rsakeN is a huge name in the Pacific scene, and when you think of Paper Rex, you instantly think of him. He’s been with PR for his entire career, which is awesome! He’s super flexible too – he’s played every role you can think of, from locking down sites as a Sentinel to being the main fragger as a Duelist. But recently, I’ve noticed he’s been rocking Controllers a lot more, and honestly, he’s amazing at it.

The slight difference in earnings between him and d4v41 comes down to his exceptional performance at Masters Toronto 2025. Many in the VALORANT community will remember his famous “OIIAO” defuse against Sentinels. Beyond the humor, he consistently performs well under pressure, is a reliable teammate, and brings a lot of energy to the stage, making him a truly impressive player.

4. Alfajer – $374,340

Emir “Alfajer” Beder is a key player for Fnatic, having been with the team since mid-2022. He’s remained a consistent member throughout his time with the organization.

Alfajer has proven himself as a top Valorant player, winning the LOCK//IN tournament in São Paulo, a Masters title in Tokyo, and a regional championship in EMEA Stage 2. He was also recognized as the Most Valuable Player and Sentinel of the Year by the VCT 2023 EMEA League. Known for consistently strong performances, particularly on the international stage, Alfajer is a versatile player whose reliability while playing Sentinels significantly contributed to Fnatic’s success in reaching the grand final of Champs 2025.

3. Boaster – $421,988

When discussing Fnatic in VALORANT, Jake “Boaster” Howlett is always a key part of the conversation. Since joining the team in 2021, he’s become the defining player for Fnatic, and many believe he’s a leading figure in VALORANT Esports.

Boaster is a truly exceptional player, and it’s amazing how he’s remained a top competitor even as the scene has evolved. He’s one of only three players to have participated in every Champions event, and the only one to consistently make it to the playoffs. That achievement alone earns him a place on this list, and all signs point to him continuing his success for a long time to come.

This is one of many dance routines Boaster has performed, set to choreography by KATSEYE.

2. Chronicle – $445,996

Honestly, after that incredible player, it’s gotta be Timofey “Chronicle” Khromov. He was with Fnatic for two whole years, which was amazing! But before that, he actually won Masters Berlin 2021 with Gambit Esports, and they came in second at Champs that same year. That’s really what set him apart and put him above the other guys he used to play with on Fnatic, in my opinion.

Man, FNC came so close to making it to Champions this year, it was heartbreaking. But hey, good news for NAVI – I heard Chron is joining their team! It’s cool to see him reunite with Derke, another former FNC player. Should be a strong duo!

1. Ethan – $516,224

Ethan Arnold, the only two-time world champion, is currently in first place by a significant margin. He’s a well-known and highly respected player in the Americas region, and his success is well-earned.

He’s the only VALORANT pro player to win the Champions tournament twice. He first won in 2023 with Evil Geniuses and then again in 2025 with NRG. NRG had an incredibly successful year, also making it to the final match of Red Bull Home Ground, though they lost to G2 Esports.

Biggest names outside the top 10

There are more recognizable names past the top 10 highest-earning VALORANT players of all time.

aspas (12th) – $283,789

Okay, so as a Valorant player, I’ve been following the pro scene, and Erick “aspas” Santos is the guy to watch. He absolutely crushed it at Champs 2022, winning the whole thing with LOUD, and that really boosted his total earnings. He’s consistently good too, with multiple top-3 finishes at Champions events. Seriously, he’s the highest-earning player from Brazil by a long shot – the next closest Brazilian, Gustavo “Sacy” Ross, is way down the list at 35th!

ZmjjKK (17th) – $272,863

Edward Gaming (EDG) and their player Zheng “ZmjjKK” Yongkang won the championship in 2024, quickly becoming popular online. The team also secured the largest portion of the $1,000,000 prize, making ZmjjKK and his EDG teammates some of the highest-earning VALORANT players in the world. They currently rank from 14th to 17th on the earnings leaderboard, with Hsieh “S1Mon” Meng-hsun in 31st place.

Boo (19th) – $269,420

Ričardas “Boo” Lukaševičius nearly won the world championship in 2024, but lost in the final round. He recently achieved victory at the Esports World Cup 2025, and this win, combined with his extensive career, earned him a spot as one of the top-earning VALORANT players, ranking 19th overall. Though the Esports World Cup prize wasn’t as large as the Champions prize, it was enough to secure his position.

2025-11-18 14:14