N0tail (Johan Sundstein) is a Danish and Faroese Dota 2 professional, OG co-founder, and 2x TI champion with $7.18M in recorded tournament earnings. Known for his positive attitude, leadership, and versatility across support and carry roles, he helped OG secure back-to-back victories at The International in 2018 and 2019. This N0tail Dota 2 profile covers his background, competitive career, achievements, and where to follow him. For more player profiles, browse the Hunter Gamer streamers directory or explore our Dota 2 archive.
Who Is N0tail
N0tail’s real name is Johan Sundstein. Born on October 8, 1993, he is Danish and Faroese. His family background includes a connection to Faroese politics: his grandfather, Jógvan Sundstein, served as prime minister of the Faroe Islands. His biography and competitive background are documented on Wikipedia’s N0tail page.
His route into professional gaming began with Heroes of Newerth, rather than Dota 2. At age 15, he became the youngest professional Heroes of Newerth player. He also left high school early to pursue esports, making competitive gaming the focus of his early career.
Although this is a streamer profile, N0tail is primarily known for professional competition and his role in OG. His reputation rests on championship results, team leadership, and a positive attitude. His playing history spans support and carry roles, reflecting the versatility that became part of his identity as a player.
Career Highlights
N0tail’s team history starts with Fnatic in Heroes of Newerth and continues with Fnatic in Dota 2. That transition connects his early professional experience with the game in which he would achieve his greatest tournament success. His subsequent career included Cloud9 before the formation of the team that became OG.
Alongside his teammates, N0tail co-founded (Monkey) Business, which became OG. That step made him more than a player joining an established roster: he was part of the group’s beginnings. OG is central to his competitive story, combining his work as a player with his reputation for leadership.
The defining results came at The International. N0tail won the event with OG in 2018 and again in 2019, securing back-to-back championships. Those victories are the basis of his 2x TI champion status and the headline achievements in his Dota 2 career.
His record also includes four Dota 2 Major championships. Together, his Major wins and International titles show that his achievements extend beyond a single event. Readers exploring other notable Dota 2 players can also visit the related Dendi profile.
Achievements and Stats
N0tail’s key statistics combine competitive titles with recorded tournament prize money. The earnings figure below is the supplied Esports Earnings total, not a salary estimate or a measure of streaming income.
- Real name: Johan Sundstein.
- Date of birth: October 8, 1993.
- Nationality and heritage: Danish and Faroese.
- Game and team: Dota 2, OG.
- The International titles: Two, won in 2018 and 2019.
- Dota 2 Major titles: Four.
- Recorded tournament earnings: $7,184,163.05.
- Esports Earnings all-time rank: Number one in the supplied records.
- Prize-money milestone: First esports player to earn more than $6 million in tournament prizes.
- Playing roles: Support and carry.
The combination of titles and prize money explains why N0tail features prominently in discussions of esports achievement. His leadership and positive attitude are also important parts of his profile, alongside the results that can be expressed in tournament wins and earnings.
How much does N0tail earn
Esports Earnings lists N0tail’s tournament winnings at $7,184,163.05, placing him first on its all-time leaderboard in the supplied figures. Rounded for readability, that is $7.18 million. He was also the first esports player to pass $6 million in tournament prize money.
These numbers describe accumulated tournament winnings. They do not establish his annual income, monthly pay, or net worth. The supplied sources do not provide figures for salary, sponsorship revenue, Twitch payouts, or other business income, so those categories are not included here.
For readers comparing players, keeping that distinction clear matters: an all-time prize-money total answers a different question from how much someone earns in a particular year. N0tail’s highest-earning status here refers specifically to the recorded tournament prize-money ranking.
Where to watch N0tail
N0tail’s listed Twitch handle is @n0tail. The supplied account information records 941 followers and describes the channel as inactive. It should therefore not be presented as a regularly scheduled streaming destination. No active broadcast timetable is provided in the source material.
On Twitter/X, his handle is @BigDaddyN0tail. For information about the organization he co-founded, visit the official OG website. These are useful reference points for following his public esports presence, but they do not establish when he will next stream or compete.
If you are looking for N0tail primarily as a streamer, the key distinction is that his documented achievements come from professional Dota 2. His inactive Twitch listing should be understood separately from his championship record and long-standing association with OG.