Top 10 Best eSports Teams WorldWide

Anne Katana

This article will look at the best esports teams. We will only list the top esports teams many fans consider the best.

An eSports team is a video gaming team composed of professional gamers who compete against other teams in organized, multiplayer video game competitions.

The top esports teams train intensively, similar to traditional professional athletes. They practice together for several hours daily and have regular coaching and strategic review sessions.

The best players on an esports team are typically recruited from competitive gaming leagues and ladders. Some of the most successful eSports teams are sponsored by large companies, such as energy drink manufacturers or computer hardware firms. These team sponsorships help cover the costs of training facilities, travel expenses, and player salaries.

In recent years, the popularity of eSports has exploded, with tournaments being held worldwide and offering millions of dollars in prize money. As a result, many top gamers now make a perfect living by playing video games professionally on an eSports team.

eSports teams typically consist of five players, but some teams may have more or fewer depending on the game.

The most popular games in eSports tournaments include Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Dota 2, League of Legends, and Overwatch.

Here is a list of the top 10 eSports teams in 2022

List of Top 10 eSports Teams

1. Team Liquid

Number one on our list of best esports teams is Team Liquid. The esports team was founded in the Netherlands back in 2000. They are known for their League of Legends, Dota 2, and StarCraft II teams but have recently expanded into CS: GO and Hearthstone.

Team Liquid has played over 1968 tournaments and won $37,328,890.67 in prize money, more than any other esports team.

Team Liquid has a large social media following, with over 700K Twitter followers and 00k Facebook followers. They also have large sponsors, including Twitch, Honda, Monster Energy, and Alienware.

Team Liquid – eSports Team

2. OG

OG is one of the most successful esports teams. It was founded in Ukraine in 2015 but has already secured a place at number two on our Top 10 eSports Teams list. They are most famous for their DOTA 2 team and have won over $34,546,223.59 in prize money, which is quite impressive. They also have a League of Legends and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team.

OG Esports has secured many sponsors like Steelseries, Twitch, and HyperX. Their social media following isn’t huge compared to some esports teams, but they do have big followings on Facebook ( 528K ), Twitter ( 600K), and Instagram ( 355K ).

3. Cloud9 esports team

The esports team Cloud 9 was formed in 2012 and is based in the US. They have won $33,379,024.22 and have teams playing Counter-Strike, League of Legends, StarCraft II, and Dota 2. It is one of the major esports teams in the world.

Cloud9 has many big sponsors, including HTC esports, Amazon Catalyst, Corsair Gaming, RedBull, and BMW. The social media following for Cloud 9 is huge, with 625K Facebook followers, 1.1M Twitter followers, and 723K Instagram followers.

4. Evil Geniuses

Evil Geniuses was founded in 1999, and so far, they have made it to our list of the best esports teams in 2021. They are most well known for their Dota 2 and Call of Duty teams, although they also have streams for StarCraft II, Street Fighter, and World of Tanks.

EG Esports has won over $33,211,825 in prize money so far. Their sponsors include Monster Energy, Razer, and Twitch. Their social media following is pretty significant.

5. Fnatic esports team

The esports team Fnatic was founded in 2004. They are among the best esports teams, winning over $16,277,772.73 in prize money from over 900 tournaments.

They have teams playing League of Legends, Dota 2, and CS: GO.

The sponsors for Fnatic esports include SteelSeries, HyperX, and Monster Energy.

6. FaZe Clan

The esports team FaZe Clan was founded back in 2010. They have teams playing Call of Duty, Halo, H1Z1, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

They are considered one of the major esports teams globally because they have won over $9,983,256.50in prize money, which is impressive. Their sponsors include Astro Gaming, Monster Energy, and HyperX.

7. Team Vitality esports team

Another great eSports team is Team Vitality, founded in 2016 but has already secured itself at number seven on our list. The esports team was based in France but played under Team Vitality’s esports brand, an esports organization located in France and Germany with teams playing Rainbow Six, CS: GO, Rocket League, Hearthstone, FIFA, Trackmania, and Call of Duty.

8. Team SoloMid

Another esports team that made it onto our list is Team SoloMid, founded in 2009 and based in the US. They have teams playing League of Legends, Fortnite, Overwatch, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and Super Smash Bros.

TSM Esports has won over $7,233,920.35 so far, making them one of the most successful esports teams out there right now. They have sponsors, including Twitch, Vertagear, and HyperX.

9. 100 Thieves esports team

The esports team, 100 Thieves Esports, is one of the newest on our list, founded in 2017. The esports team is located in the US and has teams playing Call of Duty, Clash Royale, Fortnite, League of Legends, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Their recent sponsorship with Nike from 2018, seeing how they perform as esports athletes, will be attractive. Drake, a massive esports enthusiast, partly owns them.

100 Thieves Esports has won over $3,718,010.30, which isn’t bad for a newborn esports team. The sponsors for 100 Thieves esports include Adidas and Twitch.

10. Team Secret

The esports team behind the esports brand Team Secret is one of the most successful and has won over $12,309,777.66. The team is based in Europe but plays under various esports brands, including Team Secret. They have teams playing Dota 2, Street Fighter V, Hearthstone, PUBG, and PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS.

They have sponsors, including Twitch Prime and Logitech G.

Summary of the Best Esports Teams

Here is a summary table of the best esports teams

Team Name Country Ranking
Team Liquid Netherlands 001
OG Ukraine 002
Cloud9 United States 003
Evil Geniuses United States 004
Fnatic  United Kingdom 005
FaZe Clan United States 006
Team Vitality France 007
Team SoloMid United States 008
100 Thieves United States 009
Team Secret Europe 010

 

eSports teams come in all shapes and sizes, from small groups of friends who play together for fun to massive organizations with hundreds of members and multimillion-dollar budgets.

Despite their differences, all successful eSports teams share some key characteristics. They have a clear and well-defined goal, a strong leader who keeps the team focused and on track and a supportive community that cheers them on.

In addition, they can adapt quickly to changes in the game or the competition, which is essential in a rapidly evolving industry.

With these qualities, esports teams can succeed on the world’s biggest stages.

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