How much money does one of the best LoL players in the world earn?

Faker is one of the best players in the history of LoL, so everyone wonders how much money this player can charge monthly. Undoubtedly Faker’s salary must be extraordinary, considering he has won 3 League of Legends World Championships.

Lee “Faker” Sang-Hyeok is one of the best-known esports athletes in the world; the young player started his career as a professional in 2013. Since then, Faker has consolidated a strong career by winning several championships, including three world championships, a Rift Rivals, two Mid-Season Invitationals, and numerous regional tournaments.

Now the question that many people ask themselves is how much a player of this level can get paid monthly.

What is the salary of one of the best LoL players in the world?

It isn’t easy to know exactly what the salary of an esports athlete is. A player of this level not only has a monthly salary but also has several sources of income. Some may be from sponsorships or broadcasting income.

Although the exact details of how much Faker can charge are unknown, it is known that the player has turned down offers that could bring him more than $10 million annually. It is also known that the player turned down an offer of a blank check from North America.

At the same time, rumors suggest Faker can earn with T1 around one or two million dollars. Furthermore, these same rumors suggest the player can keep most prizes won in the different tournaments. But that’s not all; let’s remember that in 2020 Faker received a percentage of shares in T1 Entertainment and Sports as part of his contract.

How much money has Faker earned in his career?

According to information published by Liquipedia, Faker has won around $1.4 million in prize money from different tournaments. However, it is important to note that this amount only reflects tournament prize money. At the same time, the player also has income from Twitch for his broadcasts.

On the other hand, former StarCraft player Hong “YellOw” Jin-ho commented that Faker earned approximately $4.6 million annually from base salary, tournament prizes, and sponsorships.

Despite all the money Faker may earn monthly, he is known to lead a rather thrifty lifestyle. A Korean radio station recently revealed that the player spends approximately $200 per month. So it is likely that the team takes care of all the player’s expenses.

No doubt this player has earned a lot of money throughout his career. However, other esports athletes may make much more money, considering how fast the industry is growing.

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