Quick Info
| Profession | Fortnite Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 30/12/2002 |
| Age | 23 years |
| Birthplace | Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Latest News about Kyle Giersdorf
04/08/2025
Bugha secured 7th place in FNCS 2025 - Major 3: NA Central on August 4, 2025, earning another $6,800. His result added to a strong run in the 2025 FNCS season and showed that he remained competitive at a high level.
28/04/2025
Kyle Giersdorf, known as Bugha, placed 6th in FNCS 2025 - Major 2 for the NA Central region on April 28, 2025, earning $6,800 in prize money. The finish kept him in the mix among top Fortnite competitors during the 2025 championship circuit.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Bugha |
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| Famous For | Winning $3 million at the Fortnite World Cup video game tournament |
| Real Name | Kyle Giersdorf |
| Also Known As | Bugha |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Girlfriend | Angelica (started dating in May 2019) |
Family
| Father | Glenn Giersdorf |
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| Mother | Darcy Giersdorf |
Career
| Member of Sentinels esports organization | |
| Joined Dignitas from 27/02/2023 to 01/03/2025 | |
| Won Esports PC Player of the Year in 2019 at the Esports Awards | |
| 6th place in FNCS 2025 - Major 2: NA Central on 28/04/2025, earning $6,800 | |
| 7th place in FNCS 2025 - Major 3: NA Central on 04/08/2025, earning $6,800 | |
| Approximate total winnings: $3,842,322 | |
| Won 2019 Gamer of the Year at the Esports Awards | |
| Won 2019 PC Rookie of the Year at the Esports Awards | |
| Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 at age 16 | |
| Highest-earning Fortnite Battle Royale player |
Social Media
| Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/bugha |
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| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@bugha |
| X | https://twitter.com/bugha |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Bugha, whose real name is Kyle Giersdorf, clinched the inaugural Fortnite World Cup with 59 points, surpassing his closest competitor "Psalm" by 26 points. | |
| 2. The Fortnite World Cup was held at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York. | |
| 3. Reportedly, Bugha’s mother mentioned that he spends 8 to 10 hours daily playing Fortnite. | |
| 4. Securing the first Fortnite World Cup victory earned Bugha a whopping $3 million in prize money. | |
| 5. When asked about his plans for the prize money, Bugha expressed interest in getting a new desk without spending irresponsibly. | |
| 6. Bugha's winnings from the Fortnite World Cup exceeded Tiger Woods' earnings from the 2019 Masters Tournament. | |
| 7. Kyle Giersdorf's father, Glenn Giersdorf, played a pivotal role in introducing Bugha to the game and providing unwavering support for his gaming pursuits. | |
| 8. In 2019, Bugha was swatted during a livestream, a prank where someone falsely calls authorities to direct them to an innocent person's home |