What’s so exciting about the Call of Duty League is that there’s a diverse range of players currently participating, from up-and-coming talent to industry veterans, fighting for a chance to become one of the best Call of Duty players in the world. Every year, the tournament heats up to epic proportions. With Activision Blizzard organizing a lot of Major events and mid-season competitions, there are plenty of opportunities for the CDL players to make money, both in and outside of the League.
The prize pool for the last big tournament, the CDL Championship, was huge, with a total of $2,550,000 up for grabs. This year, the LA Thieves stood victorious at the CDL Championship, bringing $1,200,000 home. It was the first Championship victory for the organization in the League and the first ring for all of the four players on the team: Kenny, Octane, Drazah, and Envoy.
The CDL prize pool keeps getting more and more valuable, to the point that winning one tournament could provide a player with enough money to set them up for a few years. Without further ado, let’s go over the highest-earning players in the Call of Duty League.
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10 – AUSTIN ‘SLASHER’ LIDDICOAT
SlasheR is a long-term COD veteran with a world championship title in his pocket. He’s earned $764,120 from competing in Call of Duty, $75,000 of which was won online.
9 – SAM ‘OCTANE’ LAREW
Following his win with LA Thieves at COD Champs, Octane boasts a total of $769,120 in Call of Duty earnings, of which just $4,500 was won online.
8 – KENNETH ‘KENNY’ WILLIAMS
Kenny was another victor at COD Champs, and to date, he has won $773,370 through Call of Duty, $85,000 of which was picked up online.
7 – SETH ‘SCUMP’ ABNER
Scump, a legend of the game, has secured $992,890 in COD earnings, $165,000 of which was won online.
6 – MCARTHUR ‘CELLIUM’ JOVEL
Cellium is a staple in the Atlanta FaZe squad and has secured $1,049,056 in earnings, $346,000 of which was won online.
5 – JAMES ‘CLAYSTER’ EUBANKS
Clayster is one of the longest-serving veterans in COD esports, boasting $1,135,779 in earnings, $382,375 of which was secured online.
4 – CHRIS ‘SIMP’ LEHR
Simp is considered to be one of the greatest Call of Duty players of all time, racking up $1,285,357 in earnings, $346,000 of which was made online.
3 – TYLER ‘ABEZY’ PHARRIS
Another veteran of the FaZe squad, aBeZy has picked up $1,301,950 in Call of Duty earnings, $346,000 of which was made online, like Simp.
2 – IAN ‘CRIMSIX’ PORTER
Crimsix is a true veteran, boasting more than ten years in the game. He has made $1,321,545 to date, $380,500 of which was earned online.
1 – ALEC ‘ARCITYS’ SANDERSON
Following the 2022 CDL season, Arcitys became the highest-earning CDL player of all time. He boasts a total of $1,363,859 earned from Call of Duty tournaments, $270,000 of which was netted online.
Interestingly enough, four of the top ten earners are all members of the current Atlanta FaZe line-up. It’s one of the teams that have won the majority of the tournaments and even if they couldn’t keep their streak going in the CDL Championship, the 2023 season will be a great opportunity for them to bounce back.The Call of Duty esports scene boasts some of the biggest prize pools in the whole industry. With the next CDL season kicking off very soon, don’t miss out on our Call of Duty betting page where you can find all the best offers available for you!
