The popularity of esports grows daily, and with it comes a whole new world of talented players. While many great male esports players exist, we cannot ignore the crop of exceptional women leaving their mark on the scene as well. As platforms such as Twitch and other streaming platforms become more available to the public, more women than ever are stepping into the game and establishing successful careers. Many female gamers succeed even in online bettings, such as online slots. Here are 6 of the most famous female esport players, each with their own unique story and set of skills. Whether you’re an avid gamer or just starting in esports, these women are sure to impress.
Top Female eSports Player
1. Sasha, also known as “Scarlett”
Sasha “Scarlett” Hostyn has since been called “the most successful woman in esports.” In addition, she was included on a list of 50 committed players in 2014. Scarlett is the world’s highest-paid female esports player, earning a total of $200,693.82 from her 141 esports career.
Sasha is a pro-StarCraft II player from Canada. She is well known by her player ID, “Scarlett,” and she usually uses Zerglings, Banelings, and Mutaliks. Scarlett also holds the Guinness World Record of the highest career earnings for a female competitive esports player.
2. Katherine Gunn, also known as “Mystik”
Katherine Gunn, also known as “Mystik” has been playing video games since 2007. She rose to fame with Halo: Reach. Mystik grew up in a gaming family. Gunn spent her childhood playing and enjoying computer games with her family, who also managed a comic book business.
She earned a record of £122,000 in 2015 and has been mentioned in the Guinness World Records book as she previously held the title of “highest-paid female esports player.” The majority of her earnings were through winning gaming competitions, and the most significant was the $100,000 prize from the American reality show “WCG Ultimate Gamer” Season 2.
3. Marjorie Bartell, also known as “Kasumi Chan”
Marjorie, well known for her handle, Kasumi Chan, excels at fighting games. The handle was inspired by a fictional character. Marjorie won a $50,000 prize in a single tournament in 2007 and has been a pro player since 2006. She represents the United States, and her total earnings from her career are $55,000.
In fact, she was one of the first female esport players to build a reputation for herself and opened the path for future female players. She created history by becoming the first female player to reach the Championship Gaming Invitational finals. In 2006, she came second in the CGI tournament.
4. Ricki Ortiz
Ricki Ortiz, also known as HelloKittyRicki,” like many other combat game players, has a lengthy history of competing in many games. She is popular in the fighting game world because of her broad knowledge of the genre. The fighting game legend adores Marvel vs. Capcom games, but she isn’t afraid to compete in other games.
She has had the best success in Street Fighter V, winning about $64,000 in prize money. In fact, she is most well-known and successful as Chun Li in the Street Fighter series. Ricki Ortiz’s greatest performance was second place in the Capcom Cup 2016 tournament.
5. Zainab Turkie
Zainab Turkie, or zAAz, is a Swedish eSports player who has been playing since 2002 and is currently a member of the RES Gaming team. In the early 2000s, zAAz began playing Counter-Strike: 1.6 before moving on to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive in 2013.
She has been a part of various teams since 2008 and has gained most of her income through her 24 competitions. Right now, she currently has a total earning of $26,968.51.
6. Sarah Harrison
Sarah Harrison’s entire fortune was created from one event. After winning the 2008 Dead or Alive 4 Championship Gaming Series Season, this British gamer received half of the $100,000 prize pool. She represents the United Kingdom, her player handle is Sarah Lou, and her total earnings are $50,000.
As the world of esports continues to develop and grow, many talented and skilled female players are making their mark in the scene. These six women have blazed a trail for other female gamers and shown that there is no limit to what they can achieve. They are each an inspiration in their way, and people can’t wait to see what the future holds for them and esports as a whole.
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