Faker (Lee Sang-hyeok) — League of Legends' GOAT

Faker has won four League of Legends World Championships (2013, 2015, 2016, 2023) and is the undisputed greatest esports player in history. His T1 contract is reportedly $10 million per year — in a sport where most pros earn $50,000. He was offered $20 million to play in China and turned it down. His Worlds 2023 victory drew 6.4 million peak concurrent viewers — more than the NBA Finals Game 7 that year. South Korea treats him like a national treasure; his face is on billboards across Seoul. Faker earns more than most MLB starting pitchers while clicking a mouse.