The year 2025 was a great year for Fortnite esports, with many tournaments and cash cups for players to show who’s the best. Among the thousands participating, these ten have showcased what it truly means to be the best. Their game sense, mechanical ability, and adaptability to Fortnite’s ever-changing meta have allowed them to dominate 2025. So, without further ado, here are our best Fortnite players of 2025.
10. Veno
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In 2025, Veno delivered one of the most consistent individual performances of his career. Known for his sharp decision-making and mechanical precision, he remained a reliable presence throughout the season. He started strong in the Europe Majors, winning the first one and placing 2nd and 6th in the other two.
2025 might not have been the flashiest year of his career, especially in terms of placements, but he still performed exceptionally well. He was among the top 10 most-earning players of Fortnite in 2025, and that proves that placements do not always equal a good year.
9. Flickzy
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Flickzy was part of Veno’s trio in 2025, so they share most of their placements and achievements of the year.
Flickzy’s 2025 season was defined by explosive performances and standout moments that kept him in the spotlight. His aggressive playstyle and confidence made him a constant threat, often turning matches with highlight-reel plays. He won the FNCS Major 1: Europe and placed 2nd and 6th in the Major 3 and Major 2, respectively, putting him in the top 10 players of this year.
8. Ritual
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Ritual is one of the best controller players out there. His fragging ability is next to none, and with Peterbot as the team’s IGL, their trio had a dominant performance across 2025.
Ritual’s achievements included strong finishes in major competitions, winning two out of three NA Central Majors, and placing 2nd in the third one. Their trio showcased that they are the best NA has to offer.
To top it off, 2025 was his most successful year yet, with big earnings drawn from prize pools, a stable contract, and growing endorsement opportunities.
7. Cold
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Cold, Ritual, and Peterbot can be considered the best Trio in NA Central. Despite losing out on the FNCS Global Championship 2025, they still had a great year, with two NA Central Major wins and various cash cups and tournament placements.
Thanks to their Major and Cash Cup wins, Cold had a really solid year in terms of cash earned. Winning the 2025 FNCS Global Championship would’ve been the cherry on top of the sundae, but it was not meant to be for the trio. However, his consistent performance made him one of the best players of 2025.
6. Merstach
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Merstach’s had one of the best comebacks in 2025. While he may not be up there in terms of earnings, he definitely showed that he is one of the best players by winning the FNCS Global Championship 2025, etching his name among champions.
He also had a decent Europe Major run with top 10 finishes in all Majors, with the highest being fourth. Along with Quesy and SwizzY, has proven that they are the best trio of 2025, with their remarkable FNCS run. He ended the year with $220K in earnings.
5. Vanyak3kk
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Vanyak3kk had one of the best years in his Fortnite esports career. Not only did he win a lot of money, but he also performed where he needed to and was consistent throughout the whole year.
Vanyak3kk was previously Merstach and Swizzy’s Duo, but in 2025, he decided to trio up with MariusCOW and Pixie. This risky team switch worked well, as he placed 2nd in the FNCS Global Championship, taking home a nice $100K. On top of that, he also performed well in the Europe FNCS Majors and placed well in various cash cups and tournaments throughout the year, netting him close to $260K in winnings.
4. MariusCOW
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MariusCOW is a new name on the list this year, and it’s all thanks to his brilliant performance throughout 2025. He might not be top 3 in terms of earnings, but he sure did well when it came to winning tournaments and placing well.
His most notable placement in 2025 is a second-place finish in the FNCS 2025 Global Championship, along with Pixie and Vanyak3kk. He also won one of the three Europe Majors and placed 3rd in the rest. He won close to $270K in earnings, easily making him one of the best in 2025.
He is one of the most mechanical players out there, and his building and editing speed, along with his fight IQ are among the best there is. It’s what has helped him achieve what he has.
3. Pixie
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2025 was Pixie’s best year in Fortnite esports, placing 2nd in overall earnings. He is known for his clean, yet mechanical playstyle and phenomenal aiming skills.
He went all out in 2025, placing second in the FNCS Global Championship 2025 and placing in the top three in all FNCS Europe Majors, even winning one. In total, he brought home around $285k in just earnings.
Compared to 2024, when he placed 15th in the FNCS Global Championship, 2025 was a big improvement. The sky seems to be the limit for Pixie.
2. SwizzY
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If you look at SwizzY’s esports performance throughout the last couple of years, all you will see is consistency and growth. He is a phenomenal player, and in 2025, he proved that to the world by winning the FNCS 2025 Global Championship, which is the biggest trophy you can win in Fortnite esports. It’s equivalent to winning the world championship in a sport.
Along with winning the big trophy, he also won Games Of The Future 2025 and had top 10 finishes in FNCS Europe Majors, netting him close to $280K in winnings.
1. Peterbot
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At this point, everybody knows how good Peterbot is. His run with Pollo in 2023 and 2024 is proof of that. But, despite their success, the duo broke up and formed their own trios, with Peterbot playing with Ritual and Cold for 2025. Peterbot had already played with Cold, as he was part of their trio along with Pollo, but Ritual was the new member.
Peterbot was the highest earning player of 2025, securing many first-place finishes in some of the most competitive tournaments. He won FNCS 2025 Pro-Am with AussieAntics, and also won Major 1 and Major 2 of FNCS NA Central. And, despite having a bad result at the FNCS Global Championship, he still came up on top based on earnings and placements throughout the year. He ended up bringing in over $300,000 earnings in 2025. We know that prized money doesn’t tell the whole story, but it can’t be denied that Peterbot is the best player in the game right now.
Conclusion
The past year was an exhilarating year for Fortnite esports. We saw some dominating players fall off, whereas others managed to extend their legacy. We’re already looking forward to the major storylines that will emerge in 2026, and we’re very curious to see who will come out on top by the end of this year.
