The top 20 highest-earning VALORANT players of all time

Since its release in June 2020, Riot Games' wildly popular 5v5 first-person shooter VALORANT has dominated the esports landscape. The competitive scene is expanding alongside the popularity of the game, with players competing at the highest level for notoriety, glory, and sizable rewards. In this article, we explore the list of the top 20 earners in the history of VALORANT.

Here are the top 20 VALORANT players of all time in terms of tournament earnings:

Rank / Player / Earnings

1. crashies Austin Roberts $171,650.00
2. Victor Victor Wong $170,650.00
3. FNS Pujan Mehta $168,760.00
4. saadhak Matias Delipetro $150,560.37
5. Marved Jimmy Nguyen $149,150.00
6. Chronicle Timofey Khromov $142,571.66
7. yay Jaccob Whiteaker $141,440.00
8. nAts Ayaz Akhmetshin $130,809.77
9. cned Mehmet Yağız İpek $128,200.46
10. Redgar Igor Vlasov $127,756.23
11. aspas Erick Santos $127,219.29
12. Less Felipe Basso $126,868.71
13. ardiis Ardis Svarenieks $122,028.82
14. Boaster Jake Howlett $118,422.02
15. Sacy Gustavo Rossi $118,168.48
16. Rb Goo, Sang-min $116,378.62
17. BONECOLD Santeri Sassi $116,290.37
18. ShahZaM Shahzeb Khan $116,007.14
19. Derke Nikita Sirmitev $115,482.66
20. dapr Michael Gulino $115,107.14

Last updated on June 10, 2023

The top 20 VALORANT players have earned a combined $2,696,926.51 in prize money, according to the earnings reported. In the fiercely competitive world of VALORANT esports, these athletes have displayed extraordinary talent and dedication to their craft, and they can now benefit from their victory. It's important to keep in mind that this total excludes any additional income from sponsorship agreements, streaming fees, and bundle sales, which can significantly increase the players' overall earnings.

EMEA is the most represented region, with 8 players in the top 20. North and South America are the next most represented regions, with 7 and 4 respectively, the korean player "Rb" is the only one representing the Pacific region.

Again, it's crucial to keep in mind that the earnings listed for the top 20 VALORANT players of all time do not reflect any additional income from bundle sales, such as the Champions and LOCK//IN bundles. These in-game purchases provide a secondary source of income outside of tournament winnings, greatly enhancing the financial success of teams and players. While the prize money these players received is reflected in the listed earnings, it is important to understand that due to the popularity and sales of these bundles, their overall financial situation may be even more significant.