“He’s a Nadal, a Messi, a Tiger Woods,” says his coach Stephane Matheu
Adrián Mateos, also known as “Amadi,” has achieved an extraordinary milestone: over $50 million in live poker tournament winnings. This impressive feat has earned him special recognition from Hendon Mob, the authoritative database tracking global poker tournaments.
Mateos Joins the Elite $50M Club
Mateos achieved this milestone faster than any of the only eight players in history to reach the $50M mark. Hendon Mob’s figures—while possibly excluding some bounty earnings from tournaments like Mystery KOs—underscore the scale of Mateos’ success.
This breakthrough coincided with his first podium finish in a High Roller event at EPT Cyprus. Since then, Mateos has added two more podium finishes at the same festival, pushing his 2024 earnings to an incredible $11.5 million. Since 2023, his total winnings have surpassed $20 million.
Stephane Matheu: “He’s an Ultra-Champion”
One of the people most familiar with Mateos’ competitive mindset is Stephane Matheu, his coach at Team Winamax. On the official blog of the poker room, Matheu described Mateos as a player without equal.
“For almost a year now, Adrián has been performing above expectations at every festival. I don’t recall seeing a streak like this—such consistent, high-level success throughout a season.”
Matheu emphasized that Mateos’ extraordinary results are not due to luck but relentless effort.
“He works like crazy—playing, learning, and improving all the time. When he isn’t competing live, he’s playing online. When not playing online, he’s studying. He’s reached an elite state of performance, leaving nothing to chance, backed by over 12 years of experience on the poker circuit, with the past eight years at the highest level.”
While Matheu acknowledges that Mateos has benefited from a favorable run of cards, he stresses that Mateos maintains full control over his game, embracing both success and setbacks with the perfect mindset of a true champion.
“In my opinion, he has the ideal mentality of an absolute champion, which sets him apart even in the ultra-competitive world of Super High Rollers.”
“He’s a Nadal, Messi, or Tiger Woods of Poker”
Matheu did not hold back in his praise, drawing comparisons between Mateos and some of the greatest athletes in history.
“In terms of mental approach, discipline, and attitude toward the game, Mateos stands alongside sports legends like Rafael Nadal, Tiger Woods, Cristiano Ronaldo, or Lionel Messi. He belongs in that league.”
Conclusion: A Poker Legend in the Making
Mateos’ meteoric rise highlights his discipline, talent, and mental resilience, putting him in a league of his own. As his live and online achievements continue to grow, Mateos is setting new standards in the poker world—proving that with the right mindset, anything is possible.
