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It’s hard to believe that the person behind the nickname alex is just a 16-year-old...

GAMER INFORMATION

Name Alex Richmond
Age / DOB August 9, 2008

MOUSE SETTINGS

Razer Viper V3 Pro Black
DPI 800
Hz 1000
X-Axis Sensitivity 7.0%
Y-Axis Sensitivity 7.0%
Targeting Sensitivity 33.0%
Scope Sensitivity 33.0%
Building Sensitivity 100.0%
Editing Sensitivity 100.0%

GEAR

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG258Q
ASUS ROG SWIFT PG258Q
Razer Viper V3 Pro Black
Razer Viper V3 Pro Black
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini Black
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini Black
It's hard to believe that the person behind the nickname alex is just a 16-year-old guy from Australia, and not a seasoned veteran of eSports. Alex began his journey in Fortnite at an early age and quickly became one of the most promising players in the Oceania region. At the age of 10, he was participating in tournaments, and just a few years later, he was confidently winning first places in major championships. His approach to the game is a mixture of natural talent, enormous dedication, and cold strategic endurance.

Financial path of the player: how Alex made money in Fortnite

To date, Alex has earned more than $ 115 thousand, playing exclusively in Fortnite. He did this without high-profile organizations behind him - he won a significant part of the prizes as an independent player. Income by year:
  • 2024: $18,810 — including $4,000 from the offline final of FNCS Major 2
  • 2023: $37,662.71 — his most consistent year with victories at DreamHack and FNCS
  • 2022: $30,725 — a series of successful performances in grand finals
  • 2021: $18,100 — all earnings from online
  • 2020: $6,540 — just starting to pick up the pace
  • 2019: $3,600 — first steps in esports at the age of only 10
His financial progress is a story of growing up through the game. From the first symbolic victories to serious tournaments with large prizes, he has gone a path that many do not manage even in a decade.

How his game level grew with him

Income by age:
  • 10 years: $1,200 — a symbolic start
  • 11 years: $8,940 — first successes
  • 13 years: $31,875 — a breakthrough year
  • 14 years: $40,550 — a real peak in form
  • 15 years: $28,872.71 — maintaining a high bar
  • 16 years: $4,000 — and this is only the beginning of a new stage
Alex doesn’t just play Fortnite — he grows with it. And every year his experience, understanding of the game, and self-confidence only grow stronger.

His most notable victories

The list of tournaments where Alex has shown himself is impressive not only in quantity but also in quality:
  1. $13,000 — FNCS: Grand Royale 2021 (1st place)
  2. $12,500 — FNCS Chapter 3 Season 3 (Grand Final)
  3. $8,000 — FNCS: Major 1 2024 (Grand Final)
  4. $9,300 — Gamers8 2023
  5. $6,000 — DreamHack San Diego 2023
  6. $6,000 — FNCS Chapter 3 Season 2
  7. $6,000 — FNCS: Major 3 2023
  8. $5,000 — FNCS Global Championship 2023
  9. $5,000 — FNCS: Major 2 2024
  10. $4,500 — FNCS Chapter 3 Season 1

A Fact That Speaks for Itself

February 25, 2024 marked a major milestone in Alex’s career, as he broke the $100,000 barrier by taking first place in the FNCS Major 1 Grand Finals and earning $8,000. At that point, he didn’t just win a tournament — he established himself as a mature and reliable player in the Fortnite scene.

Teamwork and Experience

While he did have a stint playing for PWR, where he earned around $32,000, Alex has achieved the most success on his own. This speaks to his ability to take responsibility and operate independently — qualities that are rare in players his age.

Best tournament positions:

  • 1st place: 25 tournaments
  • 2nd place: 14 tournaments
  • 3rd place and semi-finals: 10 tournaments
Alex is not just another nickname on the Fortnite player list. This is a story about how love for the game, determination and hard work turn into results. He is not yet 18, but he has already made a name in eSports, earned more than a hundred thousand dollars and proved that age is not an obstacle to true mastery. And all this is just the beginning of his journey.