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5 Richest Gamers in Indonesia: Fantastic Earnings from the Gaming World

United Gaming – 5 Richest Gamers in Indonesia have earned fantastic wealth from their careers in the e-sports industry, which has seen tremendous growth in recent years. The popularity of gaming tournaments has brought with it lucrative prizes, making this industry an appealing and financially rewarding field. Several Indonesian gamers have made their mark by earning millions through their competitive gaming skills and hard work.

Rafli Fathur “Mikoto” Rahman

Rafli Fathur “Mikoto” Rahman is a top Dota 2 player from Indonesia who has earned a total of US$504,670 (approximately Rp 7.7 billion) from various tournament winnings. Mikoto is 413th rank globally and holds the top spot in Indonesia for the highest total earnings.

His biggest prize came from the Riyadh Masters 2023, where he won US$340,000 (around Rp 5.1 billion). Over the past 90 days, Mikoto accumulated US$372,200, with US$350,000 of that earned last month. That,s make him as a one of 5 Richest Gamers in Indonesia

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Matthew “Whitemon” Filemon

Matthew “Whitemon” Filemon, another top Dota 2 player, has accumulated a total of US$395,778 (approximately Rp 6 billion) from 38 tournaments. Whitemon is ranked 579th worldwide and holds the second position in Indonesia for overall earnings.

His largest win came from The International 2021, where he earned US$200,100. In the past 90 days, Whitemon earned US$48,400 from three tournaments, with US$40,000 of that amount coming from the last month.

Kenny “Xepher” Deo

Kenny “Xepher” Deo, a Dota 2 player, ranks third among the richest gamers in Indonesia. Xepher has earned US$389,123 (approximately Rp 5.9 billion) from 48 tournaments. He is currently 594th rank globally and third in Indonesia for total earnings.

Xepher’s biggest win also came from The International 2021, where he secured US$200,100. Xepher reached a major milestone in June 2021 when he earned US$100,000 for finishing in third place at the WePlay AniMajor 2021. Recently, he earned US$4,600 from one tournament in the past 90 days, although none of it came last month.

Saieful “Fbz” Ilham

Saieful “Fbz” Ilham, another top Dota 2 player, is ranked fourth among Indonesia’s richest gamers. Fbz has earned US$313,063 (approximately Rp 4.7 billion) from 53 tournaments. His is on 811th rank in the world and fourth in Indonesia for total earnings.

His largest win was US$75,722 from The International 2022, which made up 24% of his total earnings. Fbz also earned US$100,000 at the GAMERS GALAXY: Invitational Series Dubai 2022. In the past 90 days, Fbz accumulated US$76,600 from five tournaments, with US$68,000 of that coming in the last month.

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Made Bagus “Luxxy” Prabaswara

Made Bagus “Luxxy” Prabaswara, a PUBG Mobile player, ranks fifth in the list of the richest gamers in Indonesia. Luxxy has earned US$239,805 (approximately Rp 3.6 billion) in total prize money. He is ranked 1096th globally and fourth in Indonesia for overall earnings.

Luxxy’s largest prize came from the PMCO Fall Split 2019 – Global Finals, where he won US$51,250. This made up 21% of his total earnings. He surpassed US$100,000 on August 9, 2020, after winning US$31,000 and securing first place in the PUBG Mobile World League 2020.