Dota 2 has earned German esports players more money than has any other game by a long shot, producing the Germany’s wealthiest esports competitors. Of the $51.9 million collected across all competitive gaming titles and tournaments, much of it comes from Valve’s popular MOBA. But who are the wealthiest Dota 2 players who’ve won the greatest shares of the prize pool?
In terms of prize money, Dota 2 leads the charge as the esport with many of the biggest prize pools historically. So it’s not surprising to see that the wealthiest esports athletes in Germany are also playing Dota 2.
Germany ranks decently in the global Dota 2 country leaderboard, with an average MMR of over 2000 and representing nearly 1% of the game’s overall player base. This puts Germany well above many other European nations in terms of average skill, which helps to explain why so many German pro players have won big money over the years.
These are the top 5 wealthiest esports players in Germany in terms of prize money.
Kuro “KuroKy” Salehi Takhasomi is Germany’s top‑earning Dota 2 pro and overall esports competitor, with over $5.29 million in prize money won in his career. A Berlin native, he has been competing since the early days of Dota and has played support and captain roles across esports heavyweight teams, including Natus Vincere, Team Secret, Team Liquid, and now Nigma Galaxy.
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He famously won The International in 2017 with Team Liquid, and holds the record as Germany’s highest‑earning esports athlete while ranking among the top 10 worldwide in total winnings. All of his winnings come solely from Dota 2.
Leon “Nine” Kirilin is Germany’s second‑wealthiest Dota 2 player, pulling in over $2.06 million from 59 tournaments. Nine first made noise with teams like PENTA Sports, J.Storm, and Business Associates before truly breaking out with Tundra Esports, winning The International 2022 and key Majors like ESL One Fall 2021.
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Famed for a deep hero pool and aggressive playstyle, he was also the first German to hit 9000 MMR. At just 27, Nine is one of the wealthiest Dota 2 athletes who came out of the German scene.
Erik “tOfu” Engel is Germany’s third-wealthiest Dota 2 player and esports competitor, with roughly $1.41 million in prize money won and all of it coming from Dota 2 events. Playing support for Gaimin Gladiators since February 2022, tOfu has become a standout for his adaptable hero pool that includes Rubick, Techies, and Mirana.
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While tOfu’s majority winning share comes from Dota 2, he also dabbled in Counter-Strike: Source and League of Legends during the early days of his career. With milestones including reaching 13,000 MMR in May 2024, tOfu has quickly become a household name in Germany’s Dota 2 esports ecosystem.
Adrian “FATA” Trinks has played in more than 130 tournaments, making him one of Germany’s most experienced Dota 2 pro players and esports professionals. Over the course of those events, FATA has won over $1.41 million in prize money, making him one of the wealthiest pro players from Germany.
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Known for his sharp drafting, FATA has played both mid and support for top teams like Cloud9, Team Liquid, Ninjas in Pyjamas, and Tundra Esports. He’s had deep runs at The International and was a consistent force in the European regional scene for nearly a decade.
Though less active in recent years, FATA’s versatility made him a cornerstone of every roster he joined and he remains a prominent name in and around Dota 2.
Max “qojqva” Bröcker is one of Germany’s top Dota 2 earners, with over $365,000 in prize winnings accumulated throughout his decorated playing career. He’s played for major esports organizations including Mouz, Team Liquid, and Alliance, building a reputation along the way as a consistent midlaner and offlaner throughout the years.
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While he has stepped back from the pro circuit, qojqva is still a well-respected name in the Dota 2 scene where he streams regularly for a loyal fan following. He’s currently signed with Team Liquid as a content creator.
Lining these players up together, it’s clear to see that Germany has produced some of the wealthiest earners among all Dota 2 players, and this trend may continue well into the future.
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