Top 10 eSports Gamers to Follow or Watch: Who Are the Best eSports Streamers in 2025?

We all remember with tears of joy when multiplayer video games hit the internet. Then streaming and watching streamers started to do their thing on hubs like Twitch and Steam.

But one thing we didn't count on (especially a decade or so ago) is how eSports has made it a cinch to watch, follow, and bank on your favorite streamers and gamers. This year, the Esports World Cup will feature the ranks of Lee Sang-hyeok (aka Faker), alongside a clutch of mid-tiers and up-and-comers.

So who are the top gamers to keep an eye out for?

1. Lee Sang-hyeok (Faker)

Mention the ‘Unkillable Demon King’ and every gamer will instantly (and tremblingly) know him. Lee Sang-hyeok is the undisputed champ of League of Legends, and the name to beat in eSports right now. At 28, Faker has been giving LoL players the heebie-jeebies for over a dozen years now. With 2.5 million followers on X and 1.5 million on Instagram, the South Korean is a player that should be on your must-watch list.

2. Jared Latham (TenZ)

TenZ has made a name for himself as one of VALORANT's top players and most watched streamers. After stepping away from Cloud9, Latham rocketed to fame in 2021 when he joined Sentinels on loan, leading them to victory at VCT Masters Reykjavik. His razor aim, game sense, and friendly persona have helped him build a massive following of 4.3+ million on Twitch.

3. Jason 'Beaulo' Doty

Not many players have a better win record and a more colorful history in eSports than Jason Doty. Better known on the screen as Beaulo, Doty was a monster in his prime and almost single-handedly put Rainbow Six Siege on the competitive eSports map.

He and his teammates took TSM to the very top spot at the 2022 Six Invitational. Even before that, TSM qualified for multiple big domestic and international tournaments off the back of Beaulo. Today, slightly less than 1.4 million Twitch users follow him and these numbers will skyrocket as he continues to stream.

As with any game, sheer practice has been the secret behind Jason's unstoppable move up the leaderboard. Football players, for instance, hit the pitch every day to do scoring and defending drills, while smart online players often take advantage of Steam, Epic Games, or Aviator demo account to learn a trick or two about the games in their spare time. The same is true of Beaulo - he puts in plenty of practice playing off the cameras to learn new strategies, catch errors, and study opponents.

That aside, Doty has made eSports headlines more than a couple of times for his comic bids to retire. In early 2023, he quit eSports only to come out of retirement before the end of the year, so he could team up with gamers at DarkZero. His second try to retire came in March 2025.

4. Michael Grzesiek (Shroud)

Shroud has made light work of pretty much every shooter game (ask any hardcore gamer). No wonder some call him the human aimbot. You may want to watch his streams for the wow factor or learn a few shooting tricks. It helps that he transfers his mechanical skills like no one’s business between every game, from Apex Legends and Call of Duty to newer Marvel Rivals S2.

5. Johan Sundstein (N0tail)

N0tail has to be your eSports idol if you’re into Dota 2. The Danish-Faroese holds the title of the highest-earning competitor of all times, with over $7 million in his bag. Starting at 15 with Heroes of Newerth, he made Fnatic the big team with NoVa and Fly. If you want to be big in Dota 2, count on his strategic mind and calm leadership.

6. Richard Blevins (Ninja)

We know Ninja isn't technically the most skilled player, but he’s unquestionably the most famous gaming personality in the world. He took off in 2009, competing in Halo 3 for teams like Cloud9, Renegades, and Team Liquid. His move to streaming in 2011 started his climb to fame, but it was his ditch for Fortnite Battle Royale that changed everything.

Today, Ninja has the most followers on Twitch, with 19.2 million and a peak average viewership of 118,000 per session. His Fortnite streams earned him about $10 million in 2018 alone, and he was the first player to rack up 5,000 Fortnite wins on PC.

7. Zhang Ming (QiuQiu)

QiuQiu has made his dent as one of China's premier League of Legends players. He started in 2016, three years after Faker, but quickly came into his own right. Eight years later, QiuQiu remains a key esports figure and his technical skills and game knowledge have helped him to build a dedicated following. He's also known for his insightful commentary on meta.

8. Kyle Giersdorf (Bugha)

Bugha shot to fame in 2019 when he scooped the first Fortnite World Cup and walked away with a cool $3 million at 16. His WC win was no fluke. Kyle has dominated the Solos competition, doubling the second-place finisher. He has earned almost $3.7 million, won three FNCS Championships, and remained a fixture at the top of Fortnite leaderboards.

9. Cody Conrod (Clix)

Clix is Fortnite's most mechanically gifted player. Rising to fame after joining Misfits Gaming and later NRG Esports, Cody has consistently placed well in international tournaments like FNCS.

10. Anathan Pham (ana)

Closing out our list is Australian Dota 2 player Anathan ‘ana’ Pham, who has bagged the biggest prize money. He quickly made a name for himself by helping Invictus Gaming win NEA 2016. Later that year, he joined N0tail's team OG, winning the Boston Major, Kiev Major, and back-to-back victories at The International.

Wrapping up: Honorable mentions

While our top 10 list includes some of the biggest names in esports, it doesn’t do justice to many up-and-comers. Think Chess champ’s Arjun Erigaisi, Yaroslav ‘Miposhka’ Naidenov, Magomed ‘Collapse’ Khalilov, Ilya ‘Yatoro’ Mulyarchuk, and Danil ‘donk’ Kryshkovets.