Esports has become increasingly popular in recent years and has largely been dominated by young competitors who are making names for themselves. Among the rising stars are Jaden Ashman, also known as Wolfiez, who came second in the 2019 Fortnite World Cup and won $2.25 million at the age of 15. Another player is Amanda “Mandy” Wong, who won the 2019 Canada Cup for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at the age of 15, the youngest player to do so. 13-year-old Joseph Deen, or Gosu, also competes in Fortnite and signed a professional contract with Team 33 at just 12 years old.

The Rising Stars of Esports: A Look at the Youngest Competitors on the Scene

Esports has been steadily gaining popularity in recent years, with millions of fans tuning in to watch competitive video game tournaments. While esports is open to players of all ages, it’s the young competitors who are truly making a name for themselves. Here’s a look at some of the youngest rising stars in esports.

Jaden Ashman, 16

Jaden Ashman, also known as Wolfiez, is a sixteen-year-old Fortnite player from the United Kingdom. In 2019, Ashman made headlines when he took second place at the Fortnite World Cup, winning $2.25 million. He was only fifteen years old at the time. This victory made him the highest-earning UK esports player in history.

Amanda “Mandy” Wong, 15

Amanda Wong, also known as Mandy, is a fifteen-year-old from Canada who competes in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. She became the youngest player to win a major Smash Bros. tournament when she took first place at the 2019 Canada Cup. Mandy has since gone on to compete in several other tournaments and is considered one of the top players in North America.

Joseph Deen, 13

Joseph Deen, or Gosu, is a thirteen-year-old who competes in the popular game, Fortnite. He made headlines in 2020 after signing a professional contract with esports organization Team 33 at just twelve years old. Deen has since gone on to participate in several tournaments and is considered one of the top young players in the game.

Anathan “ana” Pham, 21

Anathan “ana” Pham is a twenty-one-year-old Dota 2 player from Australia. While twenty-one may not seem young in comparison to some of the other players on this list, Pham made his esports debut at just sixteen years old. He quickly made a name for himself as a talented player, and in 2018, Pham won the Dota 2 International Championship with his team, OG. The victory earned him a $3.1 million share of the $11 million prize pool.

Clement “Puppey” Ivanov, 30

Clement “Puppey” Ivanov is a thirty-year-old Dota 2 player from Estonia. While thirty may seem old in comparison to some of the other players on this list, Ivanov has been a prominent figure in esports since he was just thirteen years old. He was one of the early pioneers of competitive gaming and was a member of the first professional esports team, Natus Vincere. Ivanov has since gone on to become one of the most successful Dota 2 players in history, with earnings of over $2.5 million.

Conclusion

Esports may be a relatively new industry, but it has already given rise to some impressive young players. These rising stars show that age is no barrier to success in esports. With the industry continuing to grow and evolve, it will be interesting to see what the next generation of players will achieve.