xQc, real name Félix Lengyel, is a French-Canadian streamer who turned a turbulent professional Overwatch career into one of the biggest audiences in livestreaming history. For several years he was the most-watched streamer on Twitch, and in 2023 he signed a deal with rival platform Kick that was reported to be worth as much as $100 million.
| Full Name | Félix Lengyel |
| Born | 12 November 1995, Laval, Quebec, Canada |
| Age | 30 (as of 2026) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Streamer, former Overwatch pro |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Known For | Overwatch League, variety streaming, GTA RP, the Kick deal |
| Net Worth (est.) | Tens of millions; estimates vary widely |
Early Life in Quebec
Félix Lengyel was born in Laval, Quebec, and grew up speaking French before becoming fluent in English through gaming. He began streaming as a teenager, playing League of Legends under the name xQcLoL, and was known even then for his hyperactive, rapid-fire commentary style. When Overwatch launched in 2016, his tank play — particularly on Winston and Reinhardt — quickly marked him out as one of the game’s best players, and streaming took a back seat to a professional career.
Overwatch Pro: Dallas Fuel and the World Cup
Lengyel represented Canada at the 2017 Overwatch World Cup, reaching the final and being voted the tournament’s most valuable player. He then joined the Dallas Fuel for the inaugural Overwatch League season, but his time there was stormy: suspensions for misconduct and a mutual release in early 2018 ended his run. Spells with other teams and a second World Cup appearance followed, yet by 2019 he had concluded that his future lay in full-time streaming rather than professional play.
Twitch Domination
Back on Twitch, xQc’s marathon variety broadcasts — game playthroughs, reaction content, chess, and a hugely popular stint in the GTA RP NoPixel server — made him the platform’s most-watched streamer in 2020, 2021 and 2022 by hours viewed. His community, nicknamed ‘juicers’, grew to over 12 million Twitch followers as of 2025. The streams were not without controversy, including debate over sponsored gambling content, but his audience numbers repeatedly set records for a solo variety streamer.
His years in GTA RP deserve particular credit for that longevity. Playing the chaos-loving criminal Jean Paul in the NoPixel server, Lengyel generated storylines that fans followed like a soap opera, and his bank-heist runs became some of the most-clipped roleplay content ever made. Combined with reaction streams — in which he watches everything from court trials to talent shows with running commentary — the format made his channel a default destination: whatever the internet was talking about, xQc was probably live discussing it. At his peak he broadcast on more than 300 days a year, a work rate that turned streaming into something closer to a professional sport, and a generation of younger variety streamers openly cite his schedule and adaptability as their model.
The Kick Deal
In June 2023 Lengyel signed a two-year, non-exclusive deal with Kick, the streaming platform backed by Stake. The New York Times reported the agreement could be worth up to $100 million with incentives — comparable, his agent said, to a top athlete’s contract. Because the deal was non-exclusive, he continued to stream on Twitch as well, splitting his broadcasts between the two platforms and helping Kick establish itself as a genuine rival for top talent.
xQc Net Worth
xQc’s net worth is difficult to pin down precisely, and published estimates vary widely, generally placing it in the tens of millions of dollars. The Kick contract alone reportedly pays a base figure in the tens of millions, on top of years of Twitch subscriptions, donations, advertising and sponsorships from his peak years as the platform’s biggest streamer. All such figures are estimates derived from public reporting rather than disclosed accounts.
Personal Life
Lengyel is famous for his relentless streaming schedule, regularly broadcasting for ten hours or more, and for a fast, meme-filled speaking style that fans imitate worldwide. He divides his time between Canada and the United States, streams in both English and occasional French, and keeps his family life largely private despite the near-constant public scrutiny that comes with being one of streaming’s defining figures.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is xQc?
He was born on 12 November 1995, making him 30 years old in 2026.
What is xQc’s real name?
His real name is Félix Lengyel; xQc combines the X from Félix, Q for Quebec and C for Canada.
How much was xQc’s Kick deal worth?
The 2023 two-year non-exclusive deal was reported by the New York Times to be worth up to $100 million including incentives.
What is xQc’s net worth?
Estimates vary widely but generally place it in the tens of millions of dollars, boosted by the Kick contract — an unofficial estimate.
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Sources
Net worth and salary figures are estimates based on publicly available sources and may change over time.
