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Daniel Rezaei Poker Bio: Real Name, 2026 Season and Career He/Him
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Daniel Rezaei's real name is Daniel Rezaei.
- Known as
- Daniel Rezaei
- Real name
- Daniel Rezaei
- Also known as
- none on record
- Country
- Austria
- Category
- Poker Players
On Oct. 2, 2026, Austria's Daniel Rezaei became the overall world No. 1 on the Global Poker Index for the first time. As of Oct 23, 2026, Daniel is #6 in the Card Player 2026 POY race with 6,752 points and $5,959,432 in qualifying winnings.
Stats as of Oct 2026 (sources checked Oct 23, 2026).
The 2026 Season
Card Player's 2026 Overall POY leaderboard has Daniel at #6 with 6,752 points, 1 title and 11 final tables for $5,959,432. On the Global Poker Index, Daniel is 7th on the GPI Player of the Year table (Hendon Mob). In the WSOP POY race, Daniel is 23rd (earlier WSOP leaderboard snapshot) (WSOP). WSOP Paradise (Dec 3 to 17, 2026) can still change the standings.
Career
- Career live earnings: $17,858,254 in total live earnings (Hendon Mob, checked Oct 23, 2026) (Hendon Mob: Daniel Rezaei)
Amazing Facts
- He won his first Triton title on March 20, 2026 in Jeju, beating Alex Boika heads-up for $1,939,000. (Triton Poker Series)
FAQ
What is Daniel Rezaei's real name?
Daniel Rezaei's real name is Daniel Rezaei.
Where does Daniel Rezaei rank in 2026?
As of Oct 23, 2026, #6 in Card Player's POY race (6,752 points) and 7th on the GPI Player of the Year table.