apEX has officially become the richest player in the history of Counter-Strike by total career prize money. The Frenchman has overtaken dupreeh in the financial rankings, while ropz, at just 25 years old, has surpassed karrigan, who is nearly a decade older.
Updated ranking
The updated prize money rankings clearly illustrate how the balance is shifting between legends of past eras and the modern stars of the scene. apEX’s long-term consistency, dupreeh’s completed career, and ropz’s rapid financial rise are shaping a new hierarchy among the most successful players in CS history.
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apEX — the new financial leader of the scene
apEX leads the ranking with total career winnings of $2,243,912. The French player reached this milestone at the age of 32, largely thanks to his performances with Vitality and consistent deep runs at top-tier tournaments.
Four Major victories and his role as an in-game leader have made apEX not only a tactical cornerstone, but also one of the most financially successful players in the history of the discipline.
dupreeh — a narrow gap after retirement
dupreeh has dropped to second place with $2,237,617 in prize money. The difference between him and apEX is less than $7,000, highlighting just how tight the competition remains even over a full historical career.
The Dane ended his professional career as the record holder for Major titles won. His long-term stability with Astralis and Vitality allowed him to hold the top spot in the rankings for years.
device — consistency without sharp peaks
device sits in third place with $2,172,628 in prize winnings. Despite team changes and periods of instability, he remains among the financial elite of the scene.
Four Major titles and his status as one of the most accomplished snipers of his generation have allowed device to stay at the top even without recent dominance.
ropz — a financial surge at 25
ropz has become one of the biggest revelations in the ranking. At 25 years old, the Estonian has already earned $2,168,352, surpassing several long-standing veterans of the scene.
This result was made possible by consistent success with FaZe and regular appearances in the finals of the biggest tournaments. Given his age and current form, ropz has a realistic chance of leading the ranking in the future.
karrigan — experience versus time
karrigan rounds out the top five with $2,162,452. He trails ropz by less than $6,000, despite an age difference of nearly ten years.
The FaZe captain remains a prime example of long-term competitiveness. His career shows that leadership and strategic thinking can keep a player among the most successful even at 35 years old.
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A changing leader
The change at the top of the financial rankings is not a coincidence, but the result of apEX’s long-term consistency. At the same time, ropz’s example demonstrates how quickly a new generation can rewrite Counter-Strike history, challenging even the most resilient legends of the scene.
