What countries are the most successful in Dota?

Dota 2 fans know about the most successful and richest players and teams. But we take a look at countries – which of them are the most successful in this discipline? We will consider the total sum of earned prize money as the success factor and make the rating of the top 7 most successful countries in the discipline Dota 2.

7. Ukraine

This country was traditionally strong in esports. The Ukrainian esportsmen from Natus Vincere achieved victory at the first The International. Then, «The Born to Win» earned one million dollars. The professional Dota players from Ukraine continued playing on the international level successfully in the upcoming 10 years. The most successful of them, None and Resolut1on became the dollar millionaires. In total, players from Ukraine have made 9.3 million dollars.

6. Sweden

The Swedish esportsmen were also dominating the first few The International. Everyone remembers the dramatic final of 2013, in which Alliance defeated Natus Vincere and became the champions, having earned 1.4 million dollars. Like Ukraine, Sweden has two dollar millionaires in the Dota 2 world – there are s4 and Zai. These two have earned more than 5 000 000 $. In total, the Swedish esportsmen have earned 11.3 million dollars.

5. Russia

Domestic gamers hold the 5th place in today's rating. It has become possible mainly due to the success of the team Virtus.Pro. «The Bears» were one of the strongest teams in the world, won the Majors, and held high places at The International. It brought the players of VP millions of dollars. In total, professional Dota 2 players from Russia won 11.5 million US dollars.

4. Denmark

N0tail literally brought his country to the 4th place of the top. His two back-to-back victories at TI filled the improvised bank of his country with a big sum. Johan has earned almost 7 million US dollars in his career. Cr1t and Misery added their parts too. These three esportsmen have made 10 million and Danish gamers have won 11 900 000 $ in total.

3. The USA

Players from the States receive the bronze of today’s rating. The most successful esportsmen from the country definitely are the former ex-players of Evil Geniuses from the golden roster – Universe, ppd, Fear. Due to their favorite game, these three gamers have become dollar millionaires. In total, esportsmen from the USA have earned 13.7 million dollars.

2. Finland

The success of Suomi is mainly connected with OG’s two victories at TI in a row. Two Finns were playing on that roster – Jerax и Topson. These two guys have taken 10 million. However, they had to pay the taxes but it is nothing when it comes to the native country. Matumbaman made a lot of impacts too. Lasse has earned 3.7 million in his career. In total, the Finnish Dota players have made 15 900 000 $.

1. China

The most successful country in the Dota 2 world is predictably China. Players from the Celestial even have their own region – there are so many esportsmen and teams. The Chinese Dota players dominate the international arena too. Teams from China have not entered the top three at only one TI. Hardly anyone can overtake this country. In total, Chinese gamers have made more than 65 million dollars in Dota 2 – the gap between the first and second places is simply cosmic.