Top 10 best Fortnite players in the world right now: Find out who tops the list

Top 10 best Fortnite players in the world right now: Find out who tops the list

Steve Njuguna
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:27 PM

Since its introduction in 2017, Fortnite has quickly become one of the world's most popular games. Professional gamers compete fiercely for the title of the best Fortnite player in the world. Join us today as we go into the list of the top 10 best Fortnite players in the world.

Today we look at the best Fortnite players in 2023
Today we look at the best Fortnite players in 2023. Photo by Chesnot
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Fortnite's easy-to-play interface and availability on mobile platforms have made it ideal for multiple tournaments. The biggest so far was in 2019 when Epic Games hosted the Fortnite World Cup 2019 in New York City. It had 100 of the best Fortnite players in the world competing for over 30 million dollars in prize money. Since then, many more subsequent mini-tournaments have produced elite Fortnite players. Here is a list of their top 10 rankings.

10. Nathan Amundson (Reet)

Reet has built a reputation for being a skilled solo player. He was placed 1st after Chapter 2 of the Fortnite Grand Royale.

Reet is one of the best Fortnite players of his age
Reet is the youngest player on the list, being only 16. Photo by @Reet (Modified by author)
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9. Jilani Bouajila (Avery)

Avery's duo win in Season 3, Chapter 3 with Commandment, had everyone thinking this would be another big year for him. The Canadian then announced his shock retirement from Fortnite on February 28, 2023.

Avery is one of the best Fortnite players in 2023
Avery shocked the gaming community after announcing his retirement after winning a major tournament. Photo/ @Avery_FN (Modified by author)
Source: Twitter

8. Josh Roach (Commandment)

Josh has had a consistent career. He surprised many earlier this year after winning the Chapter 3, Season 3 FNCS tournament alongside Canadian gamer Avery.

Commandment is one of the best solo players in the North America Region.
Commandment is one of the best solo players in the North America Region. Photo by Commandment'/Instagram (Modified by author)
Source: Instagram

7. Alexander Schlick (Vadeal)

Vadeal's partnership with fellow German gamer Jannisz has brought both players to the top of the Fortnite duo charts in 2023.

Vadeal is one of the best keyboard and mouse players on fortnite.
Vadeal is a rising star in E-sports. Photo: Vadeal (Modified by author)
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6. Jannis Matwin (Jannisz)

The German is easily the best Fortnite player in the European region. He competes in the duo tournaments with fellow player Vadeal.

Jannisz is one of the best Fortnite players in Europe.
Jannisz is one of the best Fortnite players in Europe. Photo by Jannisz (Modified by author)
Source: Twitter

5. Shane Cotton (Epik Whale)

EpikWhale finished 3rd in the Fortnite World Cup solos in 2019. Since then, the American has continued to feature prominently in the circuit while competing for TSM Esports.

4. Danila Yakovenko (Malibuca)

The 18-year-old gamer of Serbian and Russian origin has been consistent since his debut in 2021. He plays for the Galaxy Racers E-sports team. He is popular for his successful cooperation with other players' famous duos' format of the game.

3. Brodie Franks (Rehx)

Rehx has been consistent in both the North American West and East divisions. He always ranks 2nd or third in most tournaments for the 100 Esports team.

2. Kyle Giersdorf (Bugha)

Bugha made headlines in 2019 when he won the Fortnite World Cup. Despite being one of the best Fortnite players of all time, his performances dipped after the World Cup. He plays for the Dignitas E-sports team and has played duos with the no.1 ranked teammate Mero.

Kyle Bugha won the Fortnite World Cup
Bugha with his World Cup title. Photo by Mike Stobe
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1. Matthew Feitel (Mero)

The 19-year-old Canadian is on fire in 2023, having already won several tournaments in the first part of the year. He has consistently been the highest-ranked player in his North America East region since mid-2022. He plays for the Dignitas E-sports team.

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Steve Njuguna is a media professional with close to a decade of experience in the sports media industry. He has previously worked as a sports journalist with Bamba Sports TV, Vybez Radio and The Nairobian newspaper.
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