Three years have passed since the first tournaments of the game Valorant. During this time, many esports events and several world championships were held, so it is possible to compile a rating of the richest Valorant players who have managed to gain fame and earn a significant amount of money thanks to their personal skills, talent, and diligence.
Tenth place - Emir “Alfajer” Beder $138,875
Our top begins with the 18-year-old Turkish player Emir “Alfajer” Beder. Despite his age, he has already managed to earn over $130,000. Emir Beder represents the European club Fnatic as a support and represents the EMEA region on the global stage. He started his professional career on May 25, 2021, for the Turkish club Surreal Esports, where he played for more than 11 months. After a successful performance at VCT 2022: EMEA Challengers Promotion, he received an invitation from Fnatic, with whom he won the last international tournament, where he earned most of his money.
Ninth place - Jaccob “yay” Whiteaker $144,500
At 9th place is Jaccob “yay” Whiteaker, an experienced 24-year-old North American player from the Disquised team, famous as El Diablo, a nickname earned for his devilish play. In 2022, he was awarded the esports player of the year award. Thanks to his talent, he managed to earn $144,500, most of which he won while playing for Team Optic (ex. Team Envy)
Eighth place - Jimmy “Marved” Nguyen $150,550
8th place was taken by the 23-year-old American, Jimmy “Marved” Nguyen, who represents the renowned club Sentinels as an IGL and represents the North American region on the world stage. Marved is known for his strategic thinking and hard work. With his leadership qualities, he led his team to the championship of international tournaments and to silver medalists of the world champions in 2022.
Seventh place - Matias “Saadhak” Delipetro $159,434
7th position is taken by the 26-year-old mega-mind from Argentina, Matias “Saadhak” Delipetro, representing the South American region on the world stage. Thanks to his excellent understanding of the game and analytical skills, Saadhak became a key player in his team and managed to lead them to the world championship in 2022. However, this did not stop him, and he continues to improve his skills.
Sixth place - Nikita “Derke” Sirmitev $183,070
6th place goes to the 20-year-old Finn, a two-time international tournament champion, a player from Fnatic - Nikita “Derke” Sirmitev. Derke started his career in 2020 and quickly gained popularity due to his shooting and ability to perform impressive maneuvers while playing on agent Raze. By the age of 20, he managed to earn $184,520 and attend two world championships.
Fifth Place - Pujan “FNS” Mehta $184,520
The middle of our top list is held by the outstanding 31-year-old player from Canada, Pujan “FNS” Mehta. FNS switched his discipline from CS:GO to Valorant in 2020. His experience with CS:GO at the start of his journey in the new game gave him a significant advantage over other players, allowing him to demonstrate his confidence and high level of play. As a result of his adaptability in various situations, Pujan Mehta fulfills the role of captain in NRG.
Fourth Place - Victor “Victor” Wong $185,650
The fourth spot goes to another American player, 26-year-old Victor “Victor” Wong, who competes for the NRG club. Victor has become one of the leading shooters in Valorant due to his high reflexes and precise shooting, and his ability to make quick decisions and utilize different heroes makes him a dangerous and complex opponent. Victor Wong inspires many young players with his hard work, achievements, and desire to improve in the game.
Third Place - Austin “crashies” Roberts $186,650
The bronze in our top list goes to Austin "crashies" Roberts, a 25-year-old player from America who plays for the NRG club. Austin Roberts became a crowd favorite for his unparalleled gameplay as an initiator, particularly with agents such as Sova and Skye. His play with these agents brings a wealth of emotions and pleasure to his fans, as few can compete with his finesse with these characters.
Second Place - Jake "Boaster" Howlett $186,684
Silver in our top list goes to Jake “Boaster” Howlett. This 28-year-old skilled British player acts as the In-Game Leader, making him the third player from the Fnatic team in the top richest players list. Jake Howlett is known for his aggressive playing style, on-the-go decision making, and vast experience as a captain, which allows him to motivate his team in the most challenging situations. An example of this is in the match to three wins against team LOUD at the international tournament Champions Tour 2023: LOCK//IN São Paulo, where the score was 2:2 on maps, on the final map, at a score of 11:3 not in their favor, he takes a pause, after which they make a legendary comeback and win the meeting in additional rounds with a score of 14:12. This is a testament to a competent captain who can find the right approach and words for his team in any situation.
First Place - Timofey "Chronicle" Khromov $210,724
The gold in the top list of the richest players in Valorant goes to Timofey "Chronicle" Khromov. Timofey Khromov, a talented 20-year-old player originally from Russia, started his esports career with the FishkaVTom mix, where his talent was noticed by a club like Gambit Esports. He played for them for 2 years and managed to win one of his three international trophies and take second place at VALORANT Champions 2021. After this, the team was left without an organization, and Chronicle received an offer from the British club, Fnatic. With his talent and skill, Chronicle made a significant contribution to the team in a short period, which influenced the result - the team managed to win two international titles in a row, and the player himself became the most titled player in the world.
The ranking of the wealthiest players changes with each international tournament because Valorant is a new and promising discipline that is developing rapidly, leading to an increase in tournaments and prize money. Therefore, after the next world championship, namely Valorant Champions 2023, which starts on August 6, the ranking may be topped by another player or the current leader could increase his lead by a significant amount of money.
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