Fortnite has gone from strength to strength, 2021 looks to be one of the biggest years yet for the competitive side of the game. Even with the cancellation of the Fortnite World Cup, the game’s esports scene is as alive and exciting as ever, with great players pushing the game’s skill cap to new heights. However, in a game like this, things move fast. The best players in 2021 aren’t necessarily going to be the best Fortnite players of 2021. Last year’s FNCS tournaments saw some of the highest players in Fortnite rankings lose out to some who hadn’t particularly been on the radar. New players are coming up in the game all the time.
These are the best players in Fortnite in 2021, the ones that really stand out at the moment:
| # | Player’s Name | # | Player’s Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bugha | 11 | Diggy and Marz |
| 2 | Benjyfishy | 12 | Mongraal |
| 3 | Maken | 13 | Beso |
| 4 | Anfilex | 14 | Poach |
| 5 | Aqua | 15 | Saf |
| 6 | Clix | 16 | Rehx |
| 7 | Wakie | 17 | JannisZ |
| 8 | EpikWhale | 18 | Megga |
| 9 | Fray | 19 | Dubs |
| 10 | Mitr0 | 20 | Nayte |
Deciding who the Fortnite best players in the world are can be a bit subjective though, so below is what we’ve broken down to explain each player’s rank and what makes them stand out.
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1. Bugha
Bugha came out on top of the last Fortnite World Cup and has achieved big things in tournaments since then. These feats deserve a spot as one of the best Fortnite players in 2021. Bugha is a pretty good bet for the top player since this big win. His performances since haven’t been a disappointment either, showing that you can keep up good form even with the spotlight on you. He currently doesn’t seem like he’s going to be repeating those big upset wins, but he is definitely still a contender.
Bugha’s performance at the Fortnite World Cup was something else. He came in first in the very first chance to qualify for the World Cup, which marked him out. At the final event, Bugha dominated in the finals and won quite definitively, which is rare in a game as unpredictable as Fortnite.
Bugha is definitely the player that most try to take down, he’s continued to perform well, coming in second at the recent Ninja Battles Tournament and first in numerous cash cups. Despite having half of the lobby attempting to take him down, Bugha has remained on top.
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2. NRG Benjyfishy
Benjyfishy is a bigger player that most fans will recognize, and he has been improving over time. This player looks set to continue this trend throughout Fortnite Chapter 2. Benjyfishy has developed, and despite being involved in a few controversies already he’s managed to continue to place highly in events. He’s even recently held his own Benjyfishy Fortnite tournament, held right in the competitive section of the main Fortnite game.
Benjy’s recent performance has been pretty consistent. In his last few events, he’s won 1st is pretty much every invitational and qualifier he’s gone for. Barring a problem with the recent Fortnite Champion Series that led to some stream sniping. Benjyfishy’s results have gotten better and better, which makes him one of the best Fortnite players in the world and definitely someone to keep an eye on for the next world cu.
3. Maken1x
Maken1x, or Maken, has been rising in his placements in the last year’s events. He particularly performed really well in Duos at the Winter Royale. He also came in high at the FNCS finals in Chapter 2. He placed 8th in the Solos of Chapter 2 Season 2’s Champion Series Invitational, and 10th at the recent Dreamhack Open. When this is taken alongside his constant high-performance in Cash Cups, Maken seems to be developing fast. He performs stronger is Solos, which is rare for a high-level player.
© Maken
4. Andilex
Anfilex didn’t quite make the top 10 in 2020, but his performance over the course of the year has really separated him out from the crowd. In recent events Andilex’s performance has been pretty impressive. He came in first at recent FNCS, with a second place in the finals. Across European tournaments, this player has made himself stand out and showed he’s one of the most exciting new names in Fortnite.
© Andilex
5. Aqua
Aqua might not have quite the same name recognition as some of the bigger streamers, but his performance in tournaments puts him up there. He has pretty consistently placed in the top of European tournaments. He also came in first at the World Cup Finals Duos event. Between this and his European tournament performance, he is a major contender for 2021.
Fairly often, the EU servers are overlooked when looking at the top players. This is even more so for other servers. However, players like Aqua show why talent should be watched from any location in Fortnite. Players like Aqua will have the chance to go up against the top players from the more watched regions at the next Fortnite World Cup.
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6. Clix
Clix is one of the most skilled players currently competing in Fortnite. Just turning up for tournaments doesn’t automatically put him in there, but he also achieves great results. While he’s yet to pull off a big win that sends him into the higher tiers of players, he has been putting the work in and increasing his Fortnite ranking. The 16-year-old player has shown a real determination and commitment to improving at the game when you combine this with his already impressive skills he looks to be a player to watch.
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7. Wakie
Wakie is a Swedish Fortnite player who hasn’t been in the public eye all that much. However, his performance over Chapter 2 of the game has been pretty solid. He’s been consistently improving and placing in nearly every event. He qualified for the World Cup but didn’t set the world on fire once there. He typically pulls in top 10 placements in Cash Cups and performed well at the Dreamhack Open. If he keeps it up, he’ll be one of the biggest players in the coming seasons.
© Wakie
8. EpikWhale
EpikWhale is another young player that was catapulted to the top tiers of the game after the Fortnite World Cup. He might not be the household name of the other winners is yet, but this player doesn’t show any signs of slowing down over 2020. At the World Cup, he came in third in the Solos tournament. This is impressive when you consider the competition, and he has been consistently placing in these brackets for some time. This kind of success makes him someone to watch in 2021.
© Shane “EpikWhale” Cotton
9. Fray
Fray isn’t the most well-known, but he is one of the top players around at the moment. He represents the Nakama Esports team and while he hasn’t been placing great in recent open esports tournaments, his play-style is something that makes him stand out. The focus on thought out plays is playing well with Fortnite’s current direction. Fortnite news often points towards future developments continuing to reward this style of play. As the game’s skill level has increased, these types of plays are becoming more and more important. It should be enough to set him apart from the crowd throughout Chapter 2.
© DreamHack Fortnite
10. Mitr0
Mitr0 is similar to Aqua in being not quite as big of a household name as others below him on this list. North America tends to dominate conversation over Fortnite, but Mitr0 is another European player who has proven himself capable of going toe to toe with the best. He’s been building on successes since 2018, which in the world of Fortnite Esports makes him a veteran of the scene. He looks likely to continue to improve this year and become one of the Fortnite players to watch.
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Other 10 Fortnite players are worth mentioning
Those are the top 10 Fortnite players in the world at the moment. However, Fortnite is a game with a pretty big player base. Players are split into platforms and regions, with the top talent spread pretty thin across the many version of tournaments they hold. This inevitably means there are more than 10 fantastic players active in the game. These are some of the other great players at the moment, those who might be breaking into this top 10 soon.
Diggy and Marz
© FaZeDiggy
Fortnite players from the FaZe clan typically come in high at events. Their biggest players at the moment include Diggy and Marz. Diggy and his Duos partner performed really well at the recent Winterfest Royale. This was an event where lesser-known players came out on top compared with the old guard.
Diggy is one of the best controller players out there at the moment. His most recent placement was in a Trios cup where he placed fifth despite only managing 8 matches across the entire session. Out of these eight, he got 4 Victory Royales. While a Daily Cup isn’t as high stakes as big events, these consistent performances make him one of the best Fortnite players. While the performance hasn’t been great in recent months, they could well bounce back.
Mongraal
© Mongraal
Mongraal that has achieved remarkable things at a young age. The player consistently ranks highly and particularly excels in team-based game modes. His performance hasn’t been fantastic for the whole of 2019, but this is largely because he’s gotten some high expectations after great performances. Mongraal is likely to improve even more as the year progresses, and he looks back to his best as 2021 progresses.
Breso
© Epic Games | Australian Open
Breso is the best Fortnite player in Australia. He is part of an up and coming group of players who stick with a controller over the mouse and keyboard more traditionally associated with the game. This player came in first at the Fortnite Australia Open in 2020, which puts him in the top tier in the world, and the best in Australia at the moment.
He’s continued to place well in Oceania server Cash Cups and events since then. If you’re betting on streamers or pro players in Australian events, then Breso is one to watch.
Poach
© Liquid Poach
This one is kind of cheating, but he is still worth mentioning when running down the top active players. Poach was on the top of his game a few years ago bringing home a lot of different titles. He was one of the best, then he retired from competitive Fortnite!
He isn’t included in this list just because of his legacy though. Poach had some real talent in the game, and that doesn’t go away overnight. Poach might not be showing his skills off anymore, but he can probably still compete at the high tier if he tries to break back into the game. Poach still streams quite a bit but has moved onto other games. He now plays Valorant for Team Liquid.
Saf
© Saf
Saf is a great player who was previously on the Ghost team. While he has parted ways with them, he’s still one of the best players around. He routinely places highly in Epic’s tournaments, like coming in 8th in the Contender Cash Cup. His biggest major win was as a Duo in the FNCS for Chapter 2. Saf could become an even bigger player if he repeats these placements in Fortnite Season 3. Hopefully, he can keep this streak going and stay as one of the top Fortnite players in 2021.
Rehx
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Rehx is one of the biggest names around in Chapter 2. He’s taken home first place in FNCS along with EpikWhale. While Rehx doesn’t quite have the same high results when playing as a Solo player, he has improved a lot. Rehx has also taken titles for cash cups and other events as a Trio with Cented and Edgey. This shows he has great potential in the future if he can get his solo game up to this same level. Last season’s FNCS weren’t the most exciting events held, but they have shown how players like Rehx are going to be ones to watch in future seasons.
JannisZ
© JannisZ
JannisZ is far from a household name in Fortnite, with a lot of players being a lot more recognizable. Yet, JannisZ routinely destroys these household names in competitive events.
JannisZ took first place in the Avesta Cup, FNCS Season 2 warm-up, and the European Grand Finals of the FNCS invitational. Over Season 2, this is a pretty impressive domination of Epic’s events. These are recent results, but they point towards a bright future in competitive Fortnite.
Megga
© Heavy Bullets
At only 15, Megga is one of the younger players competing at the top tier of professional Fortnite. Despite only being eligible for tournaments for two years, Megga has taken home second place in the FNCS Season 2 finals. While he didn’t fare quite so well at the invitational, only coming in 5th, he is still quite young and has a bright future ahead. These types of results show great potential in the player, with an extra push that second place might become first again in future.
Dubs
© FaZe Dubs
Dubs is Megga’s Duos partner and has had the same level of success in recent events. As another player on the FaZe team, he’s been competing in pretty much every open event. While his results vary a bit, he’s typically clocking in the top ten of the majority of events he enters. Achieving top ten results even in Solos is pretty impressive.
Nayte
© LeStream Esports
Nayte is a European player who has proven to be a resilient addition to competitive Fortnite. He placed very highly in the recent FNCS, but has proved strong outside of that too. In more localized events, Nayte is frequently taking home the top few places. He is one of the best players in 2021 in Europe, and the wider world. Yet another player who might not be the biggest name in Fortnite, but completely dominates outside of the NA West-Ea
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