Benjyfishy, real name Benjamin David Fish, is a British Valorant professional and streamer for Team Heretics. His headline achievements span Fortnite World Cup appearances and a VCT EMEA 2026 title. He finished 14th in duos and 25th in solos at the 2019 Fortnite World Cup, earned more than $600,000 in Fortnite prize money, and built a Twitch following of 4,097,853. His career connects a breakthrough in Fortnite with a championship-winning chapter in Valorant.
Who Is Benjyfishy?
Born on 2 April 2004, Benjamin David Fish attended school in Middlesex, England. His mother, Anne Fish, withdrew him from school at age 15 so he could pursue gaming. His background also includes Osgood-Schlatter and Sever’s disease, conditions that led him toward computer gaming before his professional career took shape.
Benjyfishy’s public identity extends beyond tournament results. He participated in the PogChamps 3 chess event in 2021, and his books include Let’s Go! benjyfishy’s Fortnite Journey and Build It Like benjyfishy & MrSavage, published in November 2021. Those projects sit alongside the competitive career that first made his name in Fortnite.
The biographical and competitive details here draw on Wikipedia’s Benjyfishy profile. For more player profiles, browse the Hunter Gamer streamers directory.
Career Highlights
Fortnite: 2018–2022
Benjyfishy’s Fortnite career ran from March 2018 to June 2022. His organizational history during that period includes Clairvoyance in 2018, NRG in 2019, and Loaded in 2020. The 2019 Fortnite World Cup remains a defining reference point because he competed in both its solo and duo competitions.
He placed 14th in the World Cup duos event alongside MrSavage, his Fortnite World Cup duos partner. In solos, he finished 25th and received $50,000. Keeping those results separate matters: the $50,000 figure belongs to his solo finish, rather than representing his full World Cup or career earnings.
Across his Fortnite career, he accumulated more than $600,000 in prize money. Despite that substantial tournament record, he never won FNCS. His Fortnite legacy therefore rests on his World Cup placements and broader prize-winning career, not an FNCS championship.
Valorant: 2022–Present
Benjyfishy’s Valorant career began in June 2022, and he signed with Team Heretics in July 2023. The move marked a change of competitive game rather than simply a new organization within Fortnite. Readers following his current competitive chapter can also explore our Valorant streamer archive.
His Team Heretics results include eighth place at Masters Madrid 2024, with $10,000 listed for that event, and sixth at Red Bull Home Ground in November 2024. He went on to win VCT EMEA 2026 with Team Heretics. His contract was extended until the end of 2026, keeping the organization central to this phase of his career.
Achievements and Stats
Benjyfishy’s record is best read across both games, with tournament results distinguished from audience figures. The following snapshot brings together his major supplied milestones and channel statistics, with platform counts checked on 29 September 2026.
- 2019 Fortnite World Cup duos: 14th with MrSavage.
- 2019 Fortnite World Cup solos: 25th, earning $50,000.
- Fortnite career prize money: more than $600,000.
- FNCS: no championship win.
- Masters Madrid 2024: eighth place, with $10,000 listed.
- Red Bull Home Ground, November 2024: sixth place.
- VCT EMEA 2026: champion with Team Heretics.
- Twitch: 4,097,853 followers.
- YouTube: 74.1K subscribers.
The VCT EMEA title is a regional championship achievement; it should not be confused with a Valorant world championship. Likewise, his World Cup solo and duo placements are separate results rather than a single combined finish.
How Much Does Benjyfishy Earn?
The clearest supplied earnings figure is more than $600,000 in Fortnite career prize money. His $50,000 solo payout at the 2019 World Cup provides specific context within that career total, not an additional amount to add on top. The supplied Valorant record also lists $10,000 for the eighth-place Masters Madrid 2024 result.
These tournament figures do not establish his current salary, annual income, or net worth. The available research does not provide verified amounts for his Team Heretics contract, Twitch revenue, YouTube revenue, or commercial arrangements. Follower and subscriber totals describe audience size, not a reliable cash value. A responsible earnings summary therefore stays with documented prize-money context rather than estimating his personal finances.
Where to Watch
Watch through benjyfishy’s Twitch channel, which was created on 22 July 2014. It had 4,097,853 followers when checked on 29 September 2026, putting its audience above 4 million. His channel description identifies him as playing Valorant for Team Heretics and directs viewers toward his other social channels and Discord.
On YouTube, his handle is @benjyfishy and his channel had 74.1K subscribers at the same research check, or roughly 74K. These are dated audience snapshots rather than live counters. The supplied research does not establish a fixed streaming schedule, so check his channel directly for current broadcasts and updates.
Frequently asked questions
What is Benjyfishy’s real name and nationality?
Benjyfishy’s real name is Benjamin David Fish. He is British and was born on 2 April 2004.
Which team does Benjyfishy play Valorant for?
Benjyfishy plays Valorant for Team Heretics. He signed in July 2023, won VCT EMEA 2026 with the team, and had his contract extended until the end of 2026.
How did Benjyfishy finish at the Fortnite World Cup?
At the 2019 Fortnite World Cup, Benjyfishy finished 14th in duos with MrSavage and 25th in solos. His solo finish earned $50,000.
How much prize money did Benjyfishy earn in Fortnite?
Benjyfishy earned more than $600,000 in Fortnite career prize money. That figure is tournament prize money, not a verified measure of his net worth or total income.
Where can I watch Benjyfishy?
His Twitch handle is benjyfishy and his YouTube handle is @benjyfishy. As checked on 29 September 2026, he had 4,097,853 Twitch followers and 74.1K YouTube subscribers.