Who is the best Apex Legends player of all time? If you’re asking this question, you’re in the right place as this featured discussion takes a look at esports earnings, tournament achievement and the history of Apex Legends to make up our top 10 Apex Legends Players of all time.
Best Apex Legends Players of All Time
Such lists are subjective and can surely contribute to your Apex Legends betting.
As a determining factor for this list, we’re using esports earnings as a statistic. The limitation here is that throughout Apex Legends esports history, prize pools have changed drastically. Anyway, here’s a look at our top 10 best Apex Legends players of all time:
| Rank | Player | Esports Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | SkittleCakes | $226,731 |
| #9 | Dropped | $254,093 |
| #8 | Knoqd | $269,371 |
| #7 | Sharky | $304,025 |
| #6 | sweetdreams | $306.825 |
| #5 | Genburten | $342,266 |
| #4 | Zer0 | $434,460 |
| #3 | Verhulst | $506,540 |
| #2 | Reps | $611,296 |
| #1 | ImperialHal | $699,658 |
Now, let’s take a closer look at each player to discuss their career so far and their best achievements which are reflected in the Apex Legends odds.
10. William “SkittleCakes” August
Kicking off our list is none other than William “SkittleCakes” August, active since 2020 and a constant threat. Kicking off his career quietly on organizations such as Dues Night Out and Team Intel, he quickly started turning heads with his success on Esports Arena.
After winning the 2022 ALGS Split 2 Pro League NA, his immense talent was recognized and he signed for OpTic Gaming. On this thrilling roster, he helped them garner a 2nd place finish at the ALGS 2023 Championship.
As an active player, he is a clear pick for our best Apex Legends players of all time.
- Total Esports Earnings: $226,731
- Best Achievement: 2nd @ ALGS 2023 Championship
9. Mark “Dropped” Thees
Also from North America, Mark “Dropped” Thees has competed alongside the previous entry on this list.
From the start, “Dropped” was always turning heads in competitive Apex Legends, winning multiple tournaments for Rogue and Spacestation, including the $74,600 TwitchCon Europe Showdown 2019 which earned him quite a bit of attention.
- Total Esports Earnings: $254,093
- Best Achievement: 2nd @ ALGS 2023 Championship
8. Logan “Knoqd” Layou
As another player with experience with OpTic Gaming, our next best Apex Legends player is Logan “Knoqd” Layou.
Playing for over five rosters in just a couple of years, his top achievements include winning the ALGS 2022 Split 2 Pro League NA and second at the ALGS Championship 2021 NA for both Esports Arena and Cloud9.
Similar to the previous two entries, the youngster signed for OpTic Gaming at the start of 2022, and the bittersweet second-place finish is also his top achievement.
- Total Esports Earnings: $269,371
- Best Achievement: 2nd @ ALGS 2023 Championship
7. Rick “Sharky” Wirth
Hailing all the way from Australia, Rick “Sharky” Wirth is the first piece of the DarkZero roster we’ll likely be encountering in this list.
Managing to gather over $300,000 in prize pool, his main claim to fame is the $500,000 ALGS 2022 Championship win. In addition, on team reignite, the veteran also claimed the ALGS 2022 Split 2 Playoffs.
Remaining active in the scene, he hasn’t claimed any notable victories since his time on DarkZero, yet he remains one of the top Apex Legends players of all time.
- Total Esports Earnings: $304,025
- Best Achievement: 1st @ ALGS 2022 Championship
6. Christopher “sweetdreams” Sexton
Winning several third-party tournaments, Christopher “sweetdreams” Sexton may be a surprising entry on this list of the top Apex Legends players.
His catalogue of trophies includes winning the TwitchCon Europe Showdown 2019, Samsung Odyssey Invitational and TwitchCon San Diego 2022 with combined prize pools of $170,000.
In addition, he’s competed in official tournaments, finding the most success with NRG Esports, placing second at the ALGS 2023 Split 1 Playoffs and consistently competing well in North America with favourable esports odds.
- Total Esports Earnings: $306,825
- Best Achievement: 2nd @ ALGS 2023 Split 2 Playoffs
5. Noya “Genburten” Ozkose
Teaming with “Sharky” and “Zer0” who are also on this list, Noya “Genburten” Ozkose is a staple for DarkZero Esports and competitive Apex Legends.
In 2021, this veteran dominated the APAC South Region while signed for Reignite, winning five consecutive regional tournaments. Then, ahead of the ALGS 2022 Championship, he signed for DarkZero Esports and the rest is simply history.
Of note, he’s one of the very few Controller players on this list, and some deem him the best Apex Legends player to use a controller.
- Total Esports Earnings: $342,266
- Best Achievement: 1st @ ALGS 2022 Championship
4. Rhys “Zer0” Perry
Rhys “Zer0” Perry completes the DarkZero Esports puzzle – the first team in the ALGS to move from their home region APAC South to North America while also winning the ALGS 2022 Championship.
Revered as one of the best Apex Legends players ever, his skills have netted him over $430,000 in prize earnings.
His loyalty to DarkZero remains as this veteran continues to improve his legacy.
- Total Esports Earnings: $434,460
- Best Achievement: 1st @ ALGS 2022 Championship
3. Evan “Verhulst” Erhulst
We’ve mentioned DarkZero Esports and OpTic Gaming – but one organization stands above the rest.
Representing Team SoloMid, Evan “Verhulst” Erhulst is part of the reigning champions that were crowned the best Apex Legends players in the world at the ALGS 2023 Championship.
This North American youngster, after a dominant 2023 season, has much to look forward to.
- Total Esports Earnings: $506,540
- Best Achievement: 1st @ ALGS 2023 Championship
2. Jordan “Reps” Wolfe
After competing for Team SoloMid for a total of 5 years, Jordan “Reps” Wolfe has cemented his legacy as one of the top Apex Legends players with the 2023 ALGS Championship win.
Helping this TSM team rise to dominance in 2022 and 2023, his humble start on LFOffers catapulted him into one of the most successful careers ever.
Claiming over $600,000 in prizes, there’s only one player that has earned more prize earnings.
- Total Esports Earnings: $611,296
- Best Achievement: 1st @ ALGS 2023 Championship
1.Phillip “ImperialHal” Dosen
Nicknamed “The CEO”, Phillip “ImperialHal” Dosen is the best Apex Legends player of all time. Competing with both controller and PC inputs, he has been titled the Apex Predator (Most Eliminations) at 7 tournaments.
Moreover, at the ALGS 2023 Championship and the ALGS 2023 Split 1 Playoffs, he was crowned the Monster Energy MVP. Also nominated for the best Esports Controller Player of the Year and Best Esports Athlete for 2023, he continues to impress at every tournament.
- Total Esports Earnings: $699,658
- Best Achievement: 1st @ ALGS 2023 Championship
