Kick streamer Matthewdota's 2026 net worth revealed
Already famous for his pro Dota 2 career, Farith “Matthewdota” Puente’s net worth is substantial and it can also be explained by his new Kick streaming career that catapulted him to greater recognition.
Esports players, current and retired, make up a significant portion of gaming-focused streamers, and that number is actively growing on Kick. Former Overwatch player Felix “xQc” Lengyel is one of the platform’s figureheads, and others such as Sebastian “NEEX” Trela have transitioned Counter-Strike careers to a wider streaming audience. Even major tournaments are leasing exclusive streaming rights to Kick, signalling a significant change for the industry.
Both streaming and esports are careers where one can make a lot of money if they manage to make it to the top, but a big payout isn’t always guaranteed. How has Matthewdota’s Dota 2 time significantly affected his net worth?
| Matthewdota estimated net worth | $500,000 — $1,000,000 as of 2026 |
|---|---|
| Followers | Kick: 98.6k • YouTube: 30k • Twitch: 60k |
| Date of birth | July 19, 1998 |
| Nationality | Peruvian |
Who is Matthewdota?
Farith “Matthew” Puente, known on Kick as “Matthewdota,” is a professional Dota 2 esports player who has also recently become a popular Kick streamer.
Born and living in Peru, Matthew began playing Dota 2 professionally in 2016 at the age of 17. Currently, he plays with Mosquito Clan and Team Waska as a support. That play has carried over into 2026, as he took Team Waska to a top position in the South American Qualifiers for both ESL Birmingham One and DreamLeague Season 28.
In Dota 2, Matthew is the leading Snapfire player in the professional scene. With the hero character, he has a sterling 62% win rate.
Over on Kick, the esports player has over close to 100k followers and streams for over eight hours on many days. That consistency puts him at #33 on the global leaderboard for most hours watched on Kick as of February 2026.
He mainly streams Dota 2 content as well as some Counter-Strike 2 gameplay, both playing the games himself as well as delivering commentary on tournament performances.
What do we know about Matthewdota’s net worth?
While Matthewdota has never directly revealed his net worth, we do know how much he has earned from playing competitive Dota 2 through his esports ventures. In his decade of gameplay and across 74 tournaments, Matthewdota has made over $411,000.
The bulk of his earnings actually came from just one tournament. In 2022, he and his teammates at the time with Thunder Awaken took home the 5th/6th place spot at The International. Matthew himself got $132,500 from the event. His next highest payout came from placing in the 9th-12th bracket at the Riyadh Masters 2023 and amounted to $60,000.
Matthewdota helped Thunder Awaken take 5th/6th at The International 2022 and won a hefty reward. Image credit: Valve
The Dota 2 pro’s Kick activity through his Matthewdota would also contribute to his net worth. He has partnered with 1xBET, an online sports betting casino, and is net worth is likely boosted further by this.
Additionally, as he streams so much and has quite a large following, there’s a high probability that he adds to his net worth with earnings from his Kick channel. It’s unconfirmed whether the streamer is part of KPP, but other creators have reported high incomes even with Kick’s partner status.
With his gambling sponsorship and Kick revenue combined with his established history of esports winnings, as of 2026, it’s estimated that Matthew has a net worth between $500,000 and $1,000,000, and it could be climbing significantly higher as his presence on Kick continues to grow.
So long as Matthew continues competing at top Dota 2 esports events, he’s liable to bring in a healthy chunk of additional winnings at any given event. It has happened before, and it could certainly happen again for the skilled MOBA player.
Or, his hours watched on Kick this year could end up being a massive payout in their own right. Regardless of where he makes his money, Matthew seems set to continue both competing in Dota 2 and streaming on Kick for some time to come, having already found much success through each venture.
Matthewdota’s transition from esports to streaming
Matthewdota built his brand from esports, getting exposure from playing Dota 2 professionally. Most Dota 2 fans already knew the pro player, but he got substantially increased visibility during Thunder Awaken’s T11 run. This made his pivot to the livestreaming scene seamless because viewers were already familiar with his warm and distinct persona.
The streamer started to stream ranked gameplay, tournament commentary, and other content that resonated with his existing Dota 2 fans. Matthewdota also streamed for a longer duration and consistently, which helped establish his presence on Kick and also kept viewers hooked. This isn’t uncommon, and many esports players keep a streaming presence even while playing professionally.
How Matthewdota became popular on Kick
Not all esports players can successfully transition to streaming, and even a popular one can fail if they can’t connect with their viewers. There are several elements that helped Matthewdota establish himself as a successful creator. These include streaming consistently, and Dota 2 fans strongly supporting the streamer. Spanish-language content is a smaller niche in livestreaming, and audiences support creators who cater to them. This is visible in Matthewdota and even other streamers such as Luis “WestCol” Fernando Villa Álvarez, who holds the highest viewership record on Kick.
Matthewdota also started streaming on Kick at a time when the platform was aggressively pushing to promote esports creators. Competitors such as Twitch were filled with esports creators broadcasting, which made Kick a better option for many newer streamers. This was an opportunity that Matthewdota availed, and it helped him secure his career as a content creator and also rewarded him with a sizable net worth.
Featured image credit: @matthewdota on Instagram
Khizar Mundia has been playing video games for as long as he can recall. Things have come a long way since the many days he spent playing the original NES, though. He now covers a variety of competitive games and esports, as well as the world of streaming, ranging from Twitch to Kick. If it’s of interest to gamers, it’s of interest to Khizar.
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