Bugha now has his own skin in Fortnite. Image via Epic Games<\/figcaption><\/figure> If you have even a passing familiarity with competitive Fortnite<\/em>, you have likely heard of Bugha. The 22-year-old professional player is arguably the most accomplished in the game’s vast competitive history.<\/p>
Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf is often referred to as the GOAT in Fortnite <\/em>due to his outstanding achievements and dominance in competitive play. Bugha gained international recognition when he won the Fortnite <\/em>World Cup Solo Championship in 2019. This victory not only showcased his exceptional skills but also came with a substantial prize, making him one of the most successful players in terms of earnings.<\/p>
Since his World Cup victory in 2019, Bugha has qualified for multiple FNCS Grand Finals. Bugha’s first FNCS victory came in Chapter Two, season eight with teammates Muz and Mero. After swapping out Muz for Dukez, Bugha went back-to-back, winning the FNCS Grand Royale.<\/p>
In Chapter Three, the competitive format changed to duos. Bugha and Mero stuck together, and their partnership proved to be fruitful. They won their third consecutive FNCS title in Chapter Three, season one, cementing their place in history.<\/p>
Although he has not won an FNCS since then, there is no doubt that Bugha is one of the greatest Fortnite <\/em>players of all time, proving to be a transcendent figure in the game.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Despite not becoming a notable player until early 2021, Veno's performance since then has been exceptional. In the final match of the FNCS All-Star Showdown, he famously lost a critical one-vs-one against five-time FNCS Champion TaySon. However, this moment served as a springboard for his career. Veno won his first FNCS Championship in Chapter Three, aeason two, with World Cup Champion Aqua. When asked about his FNCS win, Veno said that he \"was at a loss. I didn't feel any emotion and couldn't cry or laugh. The only thing that was happening was there was this big smile on my face that I couldn't wipe off. I was so excited to get that pickaxe and bring Tundra an FNCS win in its first real Fortnite season.\" Following Veno and Aqua\u2019s split, the former partnered with Queasy. The duo of Veno and Queasy went on to finish second in the FNCS Invitational 2022 and win FNCS Chapter Four, season two. In addition to his FNCS accomplishments, Veno is a top solo player with numerous top LAN finishes. Most recently, Veno reached 4th in the Chapter Five, season three Grand Finals Duos, and has huge potential to do better in the future. 9) Thomas \"Th0masHD\" H\u00f8xbro Davidsen Thomas \"Th0masHD\" H\u00f8xbro Davidsen is a young Danish player who made his debut in 2018. Currently 22 years old, Th0masHD has been consistently improving over the years, starting off in Solo Cups and moving into Duos and Squads as the years went on. He has made it to the podium 10 times, with his most recent placement in November 2024 at the Trios Cash Cup. Along with Trippernn and Fredoxie, he managed to get to second place with his team. Thomas has the potential to be higher in the list of best Fortnite players in the world, if he ever got a win. Unfortunately, despite being skilled team player, Th0masHD has never secured a win in any championship. He has been close, getting a couple of solid second-place rankings, but has yet to get that coveted first place position. 8) Shane \"EpikWhale\" Cotton EpikWhale rose to fame as a professional Fortnite player back in 2019 when he was still a teenager. He attended his first championship in New York, supported by his family, hoping to have a good time and maybe a decent placement in the match. The young player ended up leaving New York with a respectable 3rd place and $1.2 million. Imagine achieving all that and then having to return to high school. Well, EpikWhale had to do just that. He went back to finish his studies and learned to drive. Since then, he has gained multiple mid and high placements in different championships and Fortnite Cash Cups, including six first place spots in Grand Final Duos and Trios, and first place in Gamers8 in 2022. It is highly likely we will see EpikWhale getting more podium placements during 2025. He is one to watch when the next Fortnite Championship Series lands again in September. 7) Iwo \"Setty\" Zaj\u0105c A five-year Fortnite veteran, Setty is a 19-year-old Polish professional player with an impressive list of accomplishments to his name. Along with his longtime duo partner Kami, Setty has won two FNCS tournaments, one of which was the FNCS Invitational LAN in 2022. Setty's performance in the 2022 FNCS Invitational cemented his status as an all-time Fortnite great. This is his second LAN victory, following his triumph at DreamHack Summer 2022. Setty has been at the top of the leaderboard since Chapter Two, with consistent results in almost every game mode. He seldom falls below the public\u2019s expectations of his performances. Adding to his stacked list of accomplishments, Setty recently gained three podium placements in FNCS Trios Cups, and keeps working towards a high ranking in the international stages. 6) Micha\u0142 \"Kami\" Kami\u0144ski Kami, an 18-year-old Polish professional Fortnite player, has had an illustrious career. A veteran in the scene, Kami has consistently demonstrated his skill regardless of the Chapter or meta he finds himself in. After five years of competing, Kami has won his first FNCS trio title with teammates Teeq and Setty. The victory in Chapter Two, season eight signified Kami's first Axe of Champions. Most recently, Kami took second place at the FNCS Global Championship. However, at the most recent Major, he took fourth while also winning the FNCS Invitational 2022. Getting second this year and first last has meant he\u2019s in the top spots for three straight years of competitive Fortnite, along with his partner Kami, of course. In addition to his team successes, Kami has also established himself as a solo competitor, with multiple Solo Cash Cup victories and a second-place finish at DreamHack Summer 2022. His consistent high placements in Trios Cash Cups make him one to watch for future games. 5) David \u201cAqua\u201d Wang Even though he retired in September 2023, David \u201cAqua\u201d Wang was a legendary player whose impact on the competitive scene of Fortnite cannot go unnoticed. With his last Fortnite tournament being the FNCS Major 3 on July 27, the veteran was one of the few players to stick with the game long-term and maintain a high level of success. Aqua, alongside his former duo partner Emil \u201cNyhrox\u201d Bergquist Pedersen, stunned the world by winning the inaugural Fortnite World Cup Duos Championship. Aqua and Nyhrox each took home a $1.5 million prize and will forever be remembered in the annals of Fortnite history. Aqua\u2019s rampage in Fortnite\u2019s European scene did not conclude there. The Austrian competitor went on to qualify for eight FNCS Grand Finals, winning two. His most recent FNCS victory came alongside up-and-coming star Harry \u201cVeno\u201d Pearson in Chapter Three, season two. In addition to his competitive accomplishments, Aqua is also one of the best players to have excelled both online and on LAN. He is also credited with revolutionizing high-ground play, a strategy that many players still use today. Aqua also remains one of the highest-earning players in Fortnite\u2019s competitive history, winning over $2 million over the course of all his tournament wins. 4) Aleksa \u201cQueasy\u201d Cvetkovic Aleksa \u201cQueasy\u201d Cvetkovic has been a prominent figure in the Fortnite scene since 2019. The 21-year-old professional player placed first in the Duos Cash Cup: Chapter Three, season three \u2013 week three leaderboard. In 2022, he became a key member of Galaxy Racer, the largest Dubai-based esports and gaming organization. Since his inception into the competitive scene of Fortnite, Queasy has been working his way up the ranks in Europe for years. In 2021, he achieved his first FNCS title with his trio teammates Jur3ky and TruleX. The young professional then went on to claim third in the FNCS Grand Royale Finals with new teammates Th0masHD and Anas.\u00a0 Queasy's success did not stop there, as he continued to develop into one of the most respected players in the game, hailed as one of the best in-game strategists Fortnite has ever seen. With duo partner Henrik \"Hen\" McLean, he won his second Axe of Champions in Chapter Three, season one. Following this, Queasy teamed up with top fragger Veno, and the two players placed second in the FNCS Invitational 2022 LAN event and went on to win FNCS Chapter Four, season two. Queasy and Veno won a record six out of twelve matches. In 2024, Queasy managed to bag second place in the Fortnite Championship Series Global Duos match alongside Th0masHD. 3 & 2) Cooper and Mero After much deliberation, we decided we cannot split this duo and instead gave them both second and third spot to share. While Mero was already considered by many to be one of the all time greatest players in Fortnite, Cooper\u2019s 2023 Fortnite Global Championship win alongside Mero solidified his spot as one of the greats as well. Both stars collectively took home $1 million dollars for their gargantuan accomplishment.\u00a0 In Cooper\u2019s post-win interview, the young professional said that he \u201d[didn\u2019t] even know what to do with the money.\u201d \u201cI\u2019m literally only 16,\u201d he added. Even though Cooper only recently came into the conversation for being a part of the GOATs in Fortnite, he had a short but celebrated career before his 2023 Fortnite Global Championship win. A couple of the 16-year-old\u2019s notable accomplishments include achieving multiple top finishes in several sessions of Chapter Four, season four\u2019s Duos Cash Cup, which included two wins. On the other hand, 20-year-old Mero has a long, proven track record as one of the top Fortnite players. In Chapter Two, season four, Mero teamed up with fellow controller player Deyy and veteran Reverse2k. This trio proved to be unstoppable, and Mero ultimately claimed his first FNCS title. In season four and five, the three players continued their winning ways, finishing in fourth place and winning their second FNCS title. During this time, Mero established himself as one of the most impactful fraggers in the game. Mero went on to find success in all game types. In Chapter Two, season eight, he won two more consecutive FNCS titles, as well as the Grand Royale. With four FNCS victories under his belt, Mero teamed up with Bugha in Fortnite Chapter Three. The duo won FNCS Chapter Three, season one, then placed fourth in season two and season three.\u00a0 1) Kyle \u201cBugha\u201d Giersdorf If you have even a passing familiarity with competitive Fortnite, you have likely heard of Bugha. The 22-year-old professional player is arguably the most accomplished in the game's vast competitive history. Kyle \"Bugha\" Giersdorf is often referred to as the GOAT in Fortnite due to his outstanding achievements and dominance in competitive play. Bugha gained international recognition when he won the Fortnite World Cup Solo Championship in 2019. This victory not only showcased his exceptional skills but also came with a substantial prize, making him one of the most successful players in terms of earnings. Since his World Cup victory in 2019, Bugha has qualified for multiple FNCS Grand Finals. Bugha's first FNCS victory came in Chapter Two, season eight with teammates Muz and Mero. After swapping out Muz for Dukez, Bugha went back-to-back, winning the FNCS Grand Royale. In Chapter Three, the competitive format changed to duos. Bugha and Mero stuck together, and their partnership proved to be fruitful. They won their third consecutive FNCS title in Chapter Three, season one, cementing their place in history. 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