Highest-earning League of Legends player

As of 12 February 2019, Lee “Faker” Sang Hyeok (Republic of Korea), retains his record as the highest-earning professional League of Legends (2009, Riot Games) esports player ever, having increased his total career earnings from the multiplayer online battle arena videogame to a massive $1,175,927.15 (£911,655).

“Faker” currently plays for team League of Legends (SKT T1). His most recent tournament win was at Mid-Season Invitational 2017 (21 May 2017), where he earned $135,200.00 (£104,901.68). His biggest single career win was for LoL 2016 World Championship (29 October 2016), where he collected $338,000.00 (£262,249.13).