#5 Michael Barrett
Michael ‘Bazza’ Barrett is ranked 916 in the world in terms of overall earnings. The Englishman could not reach the finals of the 2007 Championship Gaming Series Season (FIFA 07) as he lost in the semi-finals, earning $7,000.00 in the process.
He came back strong the next year though and contested for the trophy, this time in the FIFA 08 edition. Despite tough competition in the form of ‘Stermy’, an Italian player representing San Francisco Optx, Bazza came out victorious to claim a prize money of $50,000.
Barrett played all his tournaments for the English team – Birmingham Salvo and UK World Cyber Games. He was slightly unlucky as he was competing at a time where the English great, Chris Bullard was dominating the FIFA scene, but in spite of all hindrances, Barrett’s accomplishments are enough to ensure that he is considered to be an all-time great.
