Simon Mattsson

Simon Mattsson, a Swedish poker professional, first made his mark online under the alias 'C.Darwin2'. He quickly rose to become the number one-ranked online poker player in the world, a title he held on at least eight separate occasions. His early success included his first SCOOP title in 2012, a 6-Max Limit Hold'em event for $38,233.

Mattsson's SCOOP dominance is unmatched. He has won a record 14 SCOOP titles, surpassing previous leaders Benny Glaser and Niklas Astedt (both with 11). His SCOOP victories span from 2012 to 2025, including high-value events like the 2022 SCOOP 75-H $10,300 Super Tuesday High Roller ($207,901) and the 2024 SCOOP 16-H $10,300 Super Tuesday High Roller ($186,238). In 2025 alone, he won five SCOOP titles, pulling ahead to claim the all-time lead.

In 2022, Mattsson achieved a career milestone by winning the online poker WSOP Online Main Event for $2,793,574, earning him a WSOP bracelet. He also has three WCOOP titles (won in 2022 and 2023), including the 2023 WCOOP 17-H $3,150 NLHE for $81,255.

While his online exploits are legendary, Mattsson has also performed well in live events. his total live earnings exceed $1,875,000. Notable live results include:

• EPT Prague Main Event (2022): 21st place for €30,400
• EPT Barcelona Main Event (2022): 104th for €17,820
• EPT Prague High Roller (2023): 14th for €40,250
• EPT Prague High Roller (2024): 17th for €38,200
• WPT WOC Mix-Max Championship (2021-2022): 4th for $36,677
• WPT WOC High Roller Championship: 10th for $28,635

He also cashed in the 2025 EPT Barcelona PokerStars Open and High Roller events.

Mattsson is known for his balanced, adaptive style, shifting between loose-aggressive and tight-aggressive as needed. He excels at multi-tabling online, demonstrating exceptional time management and decision speed. His approach is mathematically driven, focusing on optimal value betting and bluffing. In the poker community, he maintains a low-key profile, letting his results speak for themselves. His nickname, 'Swedish Grinder,' reflects his incredible stamina and dedication to constant study and improvement.

As the all-time SCOOP title leader with 14 wins, a WSOP Online bracelet, and consistent top finishes in both online and live events, Simon Mattsson has cemented his place among the elite in modern poker. His career exemplifies how online prowess can translate into live success, and his record-breaking achievements continue to inspire a new generation of players.