Curious About Faker Net Worth? Check Out Detailed Earnings Info & Trivia

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Faker net worth

According to statista.com, Faker has raked in more than US$1.25 million since the beginning of his recorded eSports gaming career. Aside from being the highest earner among professional Korean gamers, the iconic LoL player is also the 67th highest overall earner.

The gamer has also competed in 53 tournaments that awarded cash prizes. Of these tournaments, Sang-Hyeok won the largest single cash prize at the LoL 2016 World Championship, totaling $338,000. Additionally, before turning 18, Faker net worth was already $255,575.35

Thanks to placing 1st at LoL Season 3 World Championship in 2013, Faker won $200,000 and broke the $100,000 professional gamer earnings milestone. 

Faker earnings by year

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Lee Sang-Hyeok has had a lucrative professional gaming career. In addition to winning the respect of countless LoL fans and opponents, the gamer also recorded impressive yearly earnings. Here is a breakdown of Faker net worth via yearly tournament profits:

2013 – $229,659.02

2014 – $42,635.78

2015 – $207,158.85

2016 – $418,365.33

2017 – $271,894.37

2018 – $6,213.80

2019 – $63,313.08

2020 – $18,375.64.

Faker earnings from LoL & by age

Lee Sang-Hyeok’s net worth rose to $1,257,615.87 from professionally competing in League of Legends throughout his career. Aside from tournament cash prizes, the legendary gamer’s additional income sources include team salary, sponsorships, various contracts, fan base subscriptions, and donations. 

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All of the aforementioned additional income sources also affected the gamer’s yearly earnings. As a result, here is an overview of Faker net worth by age since his professional gaming debut:

17 years old – $255,575.35

18 years old – $31,080.08

19 years old – $217,431.55

20 years old – $408,319.28

21 years old – $259,642.09

22 years old – $21,804.80

23 years old – $58,184.08 

24 years old – $5,578.64.

Faker salary in team T1

The value of Faker’s contract with Korean eSports gaming behemoth T1 (formerly SKTT1) is undisclosed to the public. Rumors suggested that, until 2020, the pro-gamer had a $2.5 million salary with the Korean team. 

The gamer signed a new three-year contract with T1 in 2020 with similarly unknown salary details. However, the new deal saw Faker assuming a unique role in his team: partial ownership of T1 Entertainment & Sports. After retiring from professional playing, Sang-Hyeok will also move into a leadership role with the company. 

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Despite the new contract adding to Faker net worth significantly, the gamer also revealed he turned down “a blank check” offer from North America. Similarly, Sang-Hyeok also reportedly refused a $10 million salary from a Chinese LoL team in favor of renewing his T1 deal.

Commenting on his new contract in an ESPN interview, the gamer said, “I am honored to become a part-owner of T1 and look forward to working with the leadership team beyond my playing career.” Talk about staying loyal to the team that made you famous, right?

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