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{{Infobox-streamer | {{Infobox-streamer | ||
|image= xqc-streamer.png | |||
|title= xQc | |title= xQc | ||
|nickname= xQc, xQcOW | |nickname= xQc, xQcOW | ||
|full-name= Félix Lengyel | |full-name= Félix Lengyel | ||
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|wikipedia= https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XQc | |wikipedia= https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XQc | ||
|occupation= Online streamer, YouTuber | |occupation= [[streamers|Online streamer]], YouTuber | ||
|genre= Just Chatting, Gaming, Slots & Casino | |genre= Just Chatting, Gaming, Slots & Casino | ||
|platform= Twitch, Kick, YouTube | |platform= Twitch, Kick, YouTube | ||
|net-worth= $ | |net-worth= $50M | ||
|kick=https://kick.com/xqc | |kick=https://kick.com/xqc | ||
|kick-active= | |kick-active= 2023 - {{CURRENTYEAR}} | ||
|kick-followers= 1.04M | |kick-followers= 1.04M | ||
|twitch= https://www.twitch.tv/xQ | |twitch= https://www.twitch.tv/xQ | ||
|twitch-active= | |twitch-active= 2014 - {{CURRENTYEAR}} | ||
|twitch-followers= 12.28M | |twitch-followers= 12.28M | ||
|youtube= https://www.youtube.com/@xQcOW | |youtube= https://www.youtube.com/@xQcOW | ||
|youtube-active= | |youtube-active= 2015 - {{CURRENTYEAR}} | ||
|youtube-followers= 2.47M | |youtube-followers= 2.47M | ||
|esport-active= | |esport-active= 2016 – 2019 | ||
|esport-game= Overwatch | |esport-game= Overwatch | ||
|esport-role= Tank (Winston, Reinhardt) | |esport-role= Tank (Winston, Reinhardt) | ||
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== Felix Lengyel's career == | == Felix Lengyel's career == | ||
=== Streaming === | === Streaming === | ||
* 2014 – Began streaming on Twitch under the name xQcLoL (later xQcOW) <ref>https://liquipedia.net/overwatch/XQc</ref> | * 2014 – Began streaming on Twitch under the name xQcLoL (later xQcOW).<ref>https://liquipedia.net/overwatch/XQc</ref> | ||
* 2020 – Became the most-watched streamer on Twitch, a title he held consecutively into 2021 and 2022. | * 2020 – Became the most-watched streamer on Twitch, a title he held consecutively into 2021 and 2022. | ||
* 2023 – Signed a non-exclusive two-year contract with Kick worth approximately $100 million. <ref>https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10079690-streamer-xqc-leaves-twitch-agrees-to-2-year-100m-contract-with-kick</ref> | * 2023 – Signed a non-exclusive two-year contract with Kick worth approximately $100 million.<ref>https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10079690-streamer-xqc-leaves-twitch-agrees-to-2-year-100m-contract-with-kick</ref> | ||
* 2025 – Named "Streamer of the Decade" at the Esports Awards. <ref>https://esportsawards.com/previous-winners/decade-awards/</ref> | * 2025 – Named "Streamer of the Decade" at the Esports Awards.<ref>https://esportsawards.com/previous-winners/decade-awards/</ref> | ||
=== Esports === | === Esports === | ||
* 2016 – Began professional Overwatch career with team Q? (later picked up by Denial eSports) <ref>https://www.businessinsider.com/who-is-xqc-twitch-most-popular-notorious-streamer-2021-8</ref> | * 2016 – Began professional Overwatch career with team Q? (later picked up by Denial eSports).<ref>https://www.businessinsider.com/who-is-xqc-twitch-most-popular-notorious-streamer-2021-8</ref> | ||
* 2017 – Awarded MVP of the Overwatch World Cup while representing Team Canada. <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qes2HAfxuFA</ref> | * 2017 – Awarded MVP of the Overwatch World Cup while representing Team Canada.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qes2HAfxuFA</ref> | ||
* 2017 – Signed to Dallas Fuel for the inaugural Overwatch League (OWL) season.<ref>https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/denial-esports-signs-overwatch-team-12330</ref> | * 2017 – Signed to Dallas Fuel for the inaugural Overwatch League (OWL) season.<ref>https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/denial-esports-signs-overwatch-team-12330</ref> | ||
* 2018 – Released from Dallas Fuel; joined GOATS | * 2018 – Released from Dallas Fuel; joined GOATS and later Gladiators Legion as a substitute. | ||
* 2019 – Represented Team Canada in the Overwatch World Cup for the third consecutive year before retiring from competitive play <ref>https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/overwatch-world-cup-profile-team-canada</ref> | * 2019 – Represented Team Canada in the Overwatch World Cup for the third consecutive year before retiring from competitive play.<ref>https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/overwatch-world-cup-profile-team-canada</ref> | ||
=== Awards and nominations === | === Awards and nominations === | ||
* 2017 – Overwatch World Cup MVP (Winner) <ref>https://www.dexerto.com/esports/how-to-watch-the-2018-esports-awards-stream-finalists-results-and-more-217119/</ref> | * 2017 – Overwatch World Cup MVP (Winner)<ref>https://www.dexerto.com/esports/how-to-watch-the-2018-esports-awards-stream-finalists-results-and-more-217119/</ref> | ||
* 2018 – Esports Awards: Streamer of the Year (Nominated) <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Streamer_Awards</ref> | * 2018 – Esports Awards: Streamer of the Year (Nominated)<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Streamer_Awards</ref> | ||
* 2022 – The Streamer Awards: Best Variety Streamer (Winner) <ref>https://www.streamys.org/nominees-winners/12th-annual-nominees/</ref> | * 2022 – The Streamer Awards: Best Variety Streamer (Winner)<ref>https://www.streamys.org/nominees-winners/12th-annual-nominees/</ref> | ||
* 2022 – 12th Streamy Awards: Best Just Chatting Streamer (Winner) <ref>https://www.streamys.org/nominees-winners/12th-annual-nominees/</ref> | * 2022 – 12th Streamy Awards: Best Just Chatting Streamer (Winner)<ref>https://www.streamys.org/nominees-winners/12th-annual-nominees/</ref> | ||
* 2023 – Canadian Game Awards: Best Streamer (Winner) <ref>https://clutchpoints.com/gaming/streamer-awards-winners-nominees-results</ref> | * 2023 – Canadian Game Awards: Best Streamer (Winner)<ref>https://clutchpoints.com/gaming/streamer-awards-winners-nominees-results</ref> | ||
* 2025 – Esports Awards: Streamer of the Decade (Winner) <ref>https://esportsawards.com/previous-winners/decade-awards/</ref> | * 2025 – Esports Awards: Streamer of the Decade (Winner)<ref>https://esportsawards.com/previous-winners/decade-awards/</ref> | ||
== Felix Lengyel's biography == | == Felix Lengyel's biography == | ||
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== Latest news from xQc == | == Latest news from xQc == | ||
* '''January 2026''' – Returned to intensive ''League of Legends'' ranked grinding, streaming daily sessions on Kick and Twitch. | * '''January 2026''' – Returned to intensive ''League of Legends'' ranked grinding, streaming daily sessions on Kick and Twitch. | ||
* '''August 2025''' - Won the prestigious "Streamer of the Decade" award at the Esports Awards in Riyadh, recognizing his impact from 2015–2025 <ref>https://www.gamingamigos.com/post/esports-awards-2025-ewc-winners</ref> | * '''August 2025''' - Won the prestigious "Streamer of the Decade" award at the Esports Awards in Riyadh, recognizing his impact from 2015–2025.<ref>https://www.gamingamigos.com/post/esports-awards-2025-ewc-winners</ref> | ||
* '''Late 2025''' – Solidified his relationship with streamer Aikobliss, frequently appearing in collaborative content <ref>https://www.soapcentral.com/entertainment/news-xqc-now-nervous-af-internet-reacts-drake-calls-xqc-s-girlfriend-aikobliss-chill-hanging</ref> | * '''Late 2025''' – Solidified his relationship with streamer Aikobliss, frequently appearing in collaborative content.<ref>https://www.soapcentral.com/entertainment/news-xqc-now-nervous-af-internet-reacts-drake-calls-xqc-s-girlfriend-aikobliss-chill-hanging</ref> | ||
== FAQ == | == FAQ == | ||
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<references/> | <references/> | ||
{{DISPLAYTITLE:xQc | {{DISPLAYTITLE:xQc}} | ||
{{#seo: | {{#seo: | ||
|title = xQc | |title = xQc Streamer » Real Name Felix Lengyel, Biography and Career | ||
|description = | |description = Felix Lengyel also known as xQc is a Online streamer, YouTuber with a $50M net worth. Read on to find out about xQc's biography and streaming career.}} | ||