Jesse Vainikka: Profile, Age, Height, Gaming Information, Net Worth, Career Achievements, And Lesser-Known Facts 

“JerAx,” also known as Jesse Vainikka, is a retired professional esports player from Finland who gained immense fame for his extraordinary Dota 2 abilities. JerAx, born on May 5, 1992, has been mostly credited for his strategic gaming and significant contributions to his teams. During his time with OG, one of the most successful teams in Dota 2 history, JerAx’s gaming career witnessed a great deal of success. JerAx was instrumental in assisting OG to become the first team to win consecutive TI championships as they triumphed at The International (TI) 2018 and TI9. JerAx, who is prominently

known for his adaptability, creative plays, and vibrant hero pool, won praise for reinventing the support position in Dota 2. JerAx has continued to be active in the esports community even after he retired from professional Dota 2 competition in 2020. JerAx made the switch to coaching, passing along his knowledge and experience to the gaming athletes of the future.

In this article, we’ll discuss Jesse Vainikka, his life, his accomplishments, career statistics, fascinating details, and some lesser-known facts about his life.

Jesse Vainikka Biography 

• Real Name: Jesse Vainikka
• Nickname: JerAx 
• Profession: Professional eSports Athlete 
• Nationality: Finland 
• Net Worth: $6,484,511
• Source of Income: Dota 2 Streaming, Brand Endorsements 

Jesse Vainikka Physical Status 

• Height: 1.74m
• Weight: 65 kg 
• Body Measurements: N/A 
• Eye color: Black 
• Hair color: Light Brown 

Jesse Vainikka’s Personal Life 

• Date of Birth: May 7, 1992
• Place of Birth: Finland 
• School: Not Available 
• College: Not Available 
• Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
• Hobbies: Gaming 
• Nationality: Finland 

Jesse Vainikka Family 

• Mother’s Name: Not Available 
• Father’s Name: Not Available 
• Sibling’s Name: Not Available 
• Marital Status: Not Available 
• Spouse/Affairs: Not Available 
• Children’s Name: Not Available 

Jesse Vainikka Net Worth

Jesse Vainikka Achievements

1. At the famous Tier 1 competition, The Kiev Major 2017, on April 30, 2017, Vainikka’s squad OG defeated Virtus.pro 3-2 to win the title. With this victory, OG was awarded the championship title as well as a substantial $1,000,000 reward for their exceptional achievement in the Dota 2 competitive arena.
2. After defeating TNC Pro Team 2-0, Vainikka’s team OG became victorious in the Tier 2 MDL Macau 2017 competition on December 10, 2017. This victory proved OG’s strength in professional Dota 2 and guaranteed them a significant reward of $125,000.
3. After a fierce battle, OG defeated PSG.LGD 3-2 on August 25, 2018, to win the renowned Tier 1 competition, The International 2018. 
4. With a dominant 3-1 victory over Team Liquid on August 25, 2019, OG won the renowned Tier 1 event, The International 2019, and claimed first place and took home an incredible prize money of $15,620,181.

Here are some lesser-known facts about Jesse Vainikka.

1. Jesse Vainikka initially used to play under the gaming nickname “Jeraxai,” 
2. Jesse displayed a great deal of dedication to both academic and professional development by pursuing further education in addition to his gaming profession.
3. Prior to Dota 2, JerAx displayed his potential in a variety of games by participating in Heroes of Newerth (HoN).
4. JerAx is known worldwide for his multilingual skills and speaks many languages fluently.
5. After playing key parts for a while, JerAx transitioned on to support roles, where he was quite successful. 

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