Adrian Mateos biography
Adrián Mateos Díaz is a world-class professional poker player born in San Martín de la Vega, Madrid, Spain. He discovered poker at the age of 16, studying the game intensely through forums and videos before playing locally as soon as he turned 18.
Showing immediate, extraordinary talent, he won a major local tournament in Madrid for over €100,000, which pushed him to move to London to bypass country-specific online regulations and pursue high-stakes poker full-time.By the time he was 22, Mateos had completely taken the global circuit by storm, becoming the youngest player in history to win three WSOP bracelets.
As an integral member of Team Winamax, he has sustained elite-level success across nearly two decades of combined online grids and physical high-roller circuits. Renowned for his unparalleled work ethic and fearless baseline strategy, he continues to dominate the nosebleed stakes as the ultimate pioneer for Spanish poker.
Career summary
5-time WSOP Bracelet winner, EPT Main Event Champion, and multiple-time Triton Series Champion with over $62 million in live earnings, comfortably ranking in the top 10 globally.
Adrian Mateos poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Triton Montenegro $200K Triton Invitational | 1st | $6,370,000 |
| 2021 | WSOP $250,000 Super High Roller | 1st | $3,265,362 |
| 2013 | WSOP Europe €10,450 Main Event | 1st | €1,000,000 |
| 2024 | Triton Montenegro $200K SHR | 2nd | $3,292,000 |
| 2023 | Triton Monte Carlo $125K Main Event | 2nd | $3,120,739 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $62,678,089 from 450+ cashes, plus 5 WSOP bracelets.
Adrian Mateos playing style
Highly aggressive, relentlessly pressuring, and highly adaptive. Combines heavy GTO analytical preparation with sharp, intuitive exploits to keep opponents entirely off-balance.
Cash games
Occasionally plays high-stakes live cash games during major tournament festivals, but primarily focuses his volume on elite MTTs and high rollers.
Business & sponsorships
Winamax Team Pro Sponsored Athlete, content creator, and active investor in private funds using his financial acumen.
Adrian Mateos Net Worth
As of November 2026, Adrian Mateos net worth estimates range from $25 million to $35 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $62.7M of prize money across 450+ cashes. Sponsorships, business ventures and cash games, covered above, make up the rest of the picture. Tournament prize money is not the same as profit: buy-ins, staking deals and taxes are not deducted, so all net worth figures are estimates based on public reporting.
Why Adrian matters
The undisputed #1 on the Spanish All-Time Money List and one of the youngest players ever to cross the $60 million live tournament threshold.
FAQ about Adrian Mateos
Why is Adrian Mateos nicknamed "El Presi" by the poker community?
He earned the nickname "The President" because of his calm, composed demeanor and the total authority and leadership he commands over the global tournament circuit.
What drove Mateos to leave Spain for London immediately at age 18?
Spain's restrictive tax laws and closed online player pool would have stifled his growth, so he packed his bags for London to test himself against the absolute best online players in the world.
How much has Adrian Mateos won playing poker?
Adrian Mateos has won $62,678,089 in live tournament earnings. Total cashes: 450+.
How many WSOP bracelets does Adrian Mateos have?
Adrian Mateos has won 5 WSOP bracelets.