Prize Money Leader

Dan “apEX” Madesclaire entered the pro scene in 2009 at the age of 16 and has since journeyed from local mixes to trophies with  Team Vitality  and other top teams. Over the years, he has amassed approximately $2,336,220 in prize money, reaching the top spot in the global earnings ranking among Counter‑Strike players.

ropz — The Main Contender

Estonian rifler Robin “ropz” Kool holds the second spot on the list and has closely approached his captain: following a major victory, his total prize money reached $2,260,660. At 25, he continues to add to Team Vitality 's collective earnings alongside apEX, and a few successful seasons at the top level could make this lineup the absolute record holder for total prize money earned.

Full Top‑10 by Prize Money

Alongside apEX and ropz, the rest of the top ten is equally impressive, featuring major champions and key figures from dominant lineups in recent years:

• apEX — $2,336,220
• ropz — $2,260,660
• dupreeh  — $2,237,617
• karrigan  — $2,185,529
• dev1ce — $2,172,628
• Magisk  — $2,061,932
• Xyp9x  — $2,014,880
• gla1ve  — $1,954,565
• rain  — $1,906,734
• ZywOo  — $1,854,893

The record by apEX and the close pursuit by ropz turn the prize money table into a separate storyline for fans, running parallel to the battle for titles. For young players, this top ten serves as a clear benchmark: in CS2, you can not only win trophies but also build a long career with seven-figure earnings if you secure a place among the best and maintain it for years.