The 44-year-old Japanese esports player and author Daigo Umehara, who competes competitively in fighting video games, holds a major specialisation in 2D arcade fighting games, mainly those released by Capcom. Often popularly referred to as “Daigo” and “the beast”, Umehara is hailed as one of the world’s most famous street fighter players and currently holds a world record of “the most successful player in major tournaments of Street Fighting” in the Guinness World Records and is also a six time Evo Championship Series winner.
Let’s talk about Daigo’s life, his accomplishments, career statistics, fascinating details and some lesser-known facts about his life.
Daigo Umehara’s Profile, Age, Height, Gaming Information, Net Worth, Career Achievements, And Lesser-Known Facts
Daigo Umehara Biography
- Real Name: Daigo Umehara
- Nickname: The Beast, Daigo
- Profession: Professional eSports Athlete
- Nationality: Japanese
- Source of Income: Streaming
Daigo Umehara Physical Status
- Height: 1.70m
- Weight: 60 Kg
- Body Measurements: N/A
- Eye color: Black
- Hair color: Black
Daigo Umehara Personal Life
- Date of Birth: 19 May 1981
- Place of Birth: Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
- School: Tokitoshi Elementary School, Hirosaki, Aomori,
- College: Did not attend
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Hobbies: Reading
Daigo Umehara Family
- Mother’s Name: Not Available
- Father’s Name: Takao Umehara
- Sibling’s Name: Hoyumi
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Spouse’s Name: Not Available
- Children’s Name: Not Available
Daigo Umehara Net Worth
With an estimated total career earnings of $400,000 Daigo holds an enormous net worth of $10 million according to the reports and recent financial statistics.
Daigo Umehara’s Major Achievements
- As of June 2025, Daigo has clinched the prestigious Evolution Championship Series (EVO) in various years across multiple Street Fighter titles, including Super Street Fighter II Turbo and Street Fighter IV.
- Daigo has been inducted into the Guinness World Records for being the “Most Successful Player in Major Street Fighter Tournaments”.
- Daigo established himself as the first-ever professional fighting game player sponsored by Mad Catz.
- Over the years, Daigo has dominated numerous prestigious international tournaments like Godsgarden, SBO (Tougeki), and World Game Cup during the Street Fighter IV era.
- Interestingly, Daigo is also a best-selling author of “The Will to Keep Winning”.
Here are some lesser-known facts about Daigo Umehara That You Probably Don’t Know About
- Daigo entered his first arcade tournament in 1995 (Vampire Hunter) at the young age of thirteen.
- Daigo’s nickname “The Beast” was coined by the commentators for his aggressive and fearless style of play.
- Daigo took a break from Street Fighter to focus on Japanese mahjong in the early 2000s.
- Daigo donated all his winnings to the Red Cross after clinching a significant Super Street Fighter IV event in 2010.
