NICKMERCS

Competitive Warzone and Apex.

Nick Kolcheff (born 21 November 1990), known online as NICKMERCS, is an American livestreamer and content creator from Detroit, Michigan. Active on Twitch since 2010, he built a large audience playing battle-royale and first-person shooter games including Fortnite, Apex Legends, and Call of Duty: Warzone, winning over $190,000 in Fortnite competition. He was a member of FaZe Clan from May 2019 until January 2025, and in 2019 was ranked among the highest-earning gamers with an estimated $6 million in earnings. He won the Live Streamer award at the 2020 Streamy Awards. As of February 2026, his Twitch channel had 6.70 million followers.

Biographyedit

Streaming careeredit

Kolcheff has streamed on Twitch since 2010 and launched a YouTube channel in 2011. He built his audience on battle-royale and first-person-shooter titles, competing in Fortnite Battle Royale, where he won over $190,000 in prizes, and later focusing on Apex Legends and Call of Duty: Warzone. In 2019 he was estimated to have earned around $6 million, ranking as the tenth highest-earning gamer. As of 17 February 2026, his Twitch channel had 6.70 million followers, and his YouTube channel had 4.10 million subscribers and 933 million views.

Team affiliationsedit

In May 2019, Kolcheff left the esports organization 100 Thieves, citing 'failed promises and poor management,' including an unfulfilled 5% ownership stake, and joined FaZe Clan the same month. In October 2023 he signed a one-year, non-exclusive streaming deal with Kick reported to be worth around $10 million; after the contract ended in late 2024, he returned to Twitch. He left FaZe Clan in January 2025 after five years with the organization.

Awards and recognitionedit

Kolcheff won the Live Streamer award at the 10th Streamy Awards in 2020. In the same year he received nominations at the Shorty Awards and The Game Awards.

Controversiesedit

In May 2023, a Call of Duty operator skin based on Kolcheff was announced, but it was removed in June 2023 following a tweet he posted concerning LGBTQ topics. In June 2024, he drew backlash for comments regarding transgender people and was suspended from Twitch for using a slur; he subsequently stated that he would use 'mental health disorder' language in future.

NICKMERCS: quick facts

How old is NICKMERCS?
NICKMERCS is 35 years old, born Nov 21, 1990.
What is NICKMERCS's real name?
NICKMERCS's real name is Nick Kolcheff.
Where is NICKMERCS from?
NICKMERCS is from United States.
What is NICKMERCS's net worth?
NICKMERCS has an estimated net worth of $12 million (Celebrity Net Worth, 2026). Net-worth figures for creators are estimates and are not officially confirmed.
When did NICKMERCS start streaming?
NICKMERCS has been active online since 2010.
What is NICKMERCS known for?
NICKMERCS is known for FPS and battle-royale streaming, Call of Duty: Warzone, Fortnite, and Former FaZe Clan member.
What platform is NICKMERCS on?
NICKMERCS primarily streams on Kick.

Compare estimates on the richest streamers ranking.

Career timelineedit

  1. 1990-11event
    Born
    Nick Kolcheff was born on 21 November 1990.
  2. 2010platform
    Began streaming
    Started streaming on Twitch.
  3. 2011platform
    Started YouTube
    Launched his YouTube channel.
  4. 2019-05membership
    Joined FaZe Clan
    Left 100 Thieves and joined FaZe Clan the same month.
  5. 2020award
    Streamy Award
    Won the Live Streamer award at the 10th Streamy Awards.
  6. 2023-10platform
    Kick deal
    Signed a one-year, non-exclusive Kick deal reported at around $10 million.
  7. 2024-06controversy
    Twitch suspension
    Suspended from Twitch for using a slur amid backlash over comments about transgender people.
  8. 2025-01membership
    Left FaZe Clan
    Departed FaZe Clan after five years.

Content & loreedit

Community

  • MFAM — His fanbase name: 'Mercs' plus 'Family'
  • MFAM Gauntlet — Recurring tournament with creators and pros; $50K prize pools
  • MFAM.gg — Official community hub and store
  • MFAM merch — Apparel capsule collections including tees, hoodies and hats
  • JoeJoeFund — Community-associated charitable fund

Signature games

  • Call of Duty: Warzone — His standout title
  • Apex Legends
  • Fortnite
  • Counter-Strike
  • Battle royale FPS — Known for battle-royale shooters

Ventures & career

  • FaZe Clan — Member and co-owner, 2019 to 2025
  • MFAM Gauntlet — Tournament series he organizes
  • CORSAIR partnership — Multi-year brand partnership
  • Competitive Apex Legends — Returned to pro-level competition

Triviaedit

  • He has streamed on Twitch since 2010 and started his YouTube channel in 2011.
  • He won over $190,000 competing in Fortnite Battle Royale.
  • In 2019 he was ranked the tenth highest-earning gamer, with estimated earnings of $6 million.
  • He left 100 Thieves in 2019 over an unfulfilled 5% ownership stake before joining FaZe Clan.
  • In October 2023 he signed a one-year, non-exclusive Kick deal reported at around $10 million.
  • He is married and has two sons.

See also

References

  1. 1.↑Celebrity Net Worth
  2. 2.NICKMERCS — Wikipedia (accessed 2026-08-02)
  3. 3.NICKMERCS — official Twitch channel — Twitch (accessed 2026-08-02)