Rui Ferreira is a world-class professional poker player from Portugal who has earned his place among the elite “online crushers” of his generation. Based in Aveiro, he is widely known by his legendary online handle “RuiNF,” where he has amassed tens of millions in career winnings. Before he was dominating the highest stakes in the world, Ferreira was a dedicated student of the game in Porto, quickly rising through the ranks to become Portugal’s number one ranked player. As a World Series of Poker bracelet winner and a European Poker Tour champion, he is a symbol of the modern, data-driven professional who has successfully conquered both the digital and live arenas.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Rui Ferreira has total live earnings of nearly $3.7 million. He currently sits at 4th on the Portugal All Time Money List. His career reached a historic live peak in 2022 when he won the EPT Barcelona €10,300 High Roller for a career-best score of €767,750 (∼$772,454).

Ferreira is a prolific winner with a massive resume of scores across the world. His major titles include an Online WSOP Bracelet in the $5,000 PLO Championship for $287,736. He is also a high-roller regular, recently securing a 5th place finish in the WSOP Paradise $25,000 GGMillion$ for $322,000 and a 7th place finish in the $100,000 Super High Roller for $186,000. His 2026 campaign has already remained active with several cashes at EPT Paris, including a deep run in the Main Event for $17,689 and a score in the PokerStars Open for $3,454.

Rui Ferreira poker — Rui Ferreira (credit: PokerNews photographer Omar Sadder)

Biography & Poker Background

Born in 1992 and raised in Porto, Portugal, Rui Ferreira belongs to the wave of players who built their foundations in the high-volume world of online poker. He first began playing around 2010 and quickly became a phenomenon, reaching the number one spot in the global online rankings multiple times. He says that the transition from online “grinding” to live high-stakes events was a natural progression that allowed him to test his strategies against the best in the world. Known for his incredible work ethic, he once cashed over 100 times in a single SCOOP series, earning him the Player of the Year title. Despite his massive fame in the poker world, Ferreira is known as a very humble and family-oriented person who treats poker with the discipline of an elite athlete, often traveling the circuit with a close group of fellow Portuguese professionals.

Play Style & Strategy

Ferreira is best known for his highly aggressive and clinical style of play. Because he has a background in playing thousands of hands a day online, he is a master of Game Theory Optimal (GTO) strategies and rarely lets his emotions cloud his judgment. In his EPT Barcelona victory, observers noted his relentless pressure and his ability to navigate complex three-way pots with total composure. While he can be very aggressive, he is also a master of hand reading and knows exactly when to shift gears to protect his chip lead. He is a very stoic figure at the table, preferring to stay focused on the numbers rather than engaging in heavy table talk. This “robotic” precision, combined with a fearless willingness to pull big bluffs, makes him one of the most dangerous and respected players on the modern high-stakes circuit.

Social Media & Online Presence

Want to keep up with Rui “RuiNF” Ferreira as he competes in the biggest high-roller events across Europe and the United States in 2026? You can follow his career and see his latest results through these links:

Video Highlights:

Event	Entries	Buy-In	Prize	Place	SPI
EPT Paris 2026 EPT Main Event 2026.02.23 - 2026.03.01	1474 ITM: 215	5,300 EUR (4,800 + 500)	$17,700 EUR 15,000	84	746.71
EPT Paris 2026 PokerStars Open Main Event 2026.02.18 - 2026.02.23	2992 ITM: 448	1,650 EUR (1,440 + 210)	$3,455 EUR 2,930	412	321.57

Full Rui Ferreira Poker History: Earnings, Cashes & Rankings