Nick Kolcheff, known professionally as Nickmercs, is an American live streamer, YouTuber and esports player. Nick Kolcheff is 35 years old, born November 21, 1990. He is from Detroit, Michigan, and he has 6.70 million followers on Twitch and 4.10 million subscribers on YouTube. He is married and has two sons.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Nick Kolcheff |
| Known As | Nickmercs |
| Born | November 21, 1990 |
| Age | 35 years old |
| Hometown | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Live streamer, YouTuber, esports player |
| Twitch Followers | 6.70 million |
| YouTube Subscribers | 4.10 million |
| Years Active | 2010–present |
Who Is Nick Kolcheff?
Nick Kolcheff is an American live streamer, YouTuber and esports player better known as Nickmercs. He has 6.70 million followers on Twitch and 4.10 million subscribers on YouTube. He is a former member of 100 Thieves and FaZe Clan, and he won Live Streamer at the 10th Streamy Awards.
Kolcheff is married and has two sons. He is from Detroit, Michigan, and he announced in 2019 that he was moving from Los Angeles to relocate to Detroit in his home state.
Early Life & Background
Nick Kolcheff was born on November 21, 1990. He is from Detroit, Michigan, and he built his career as a competitive gamer before becoming one of the most popular streamers on Twitch.
Career
Kolcheff earned over $190,000 in Fortnite prizes. In May 2019, he split from 100 Thieves, citing failed promises and poor management, including a promised 5 percent ownership stake, and he has not spoken to its founder Nadeshot since. He joined FaZe Clan later that month, and despite offers from rival streaming services, he said he would stay with Twitch, where he drew upwards of 70,000 viewers. Forbes estimated he earned $6 million in 2019, making him the 10th highest-earning gamer that year.
In May 2023, a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II skin for Kolcheff was announced, but the skin was removed a month later after a tweet he posted in reaction to a fight in California over schools including LGBTQ content in the curriculum. He wrote that they should leave little children alone. In June 2024, he faced backlash and a Twitch suspension after comments about transgender people. In October 2023, he signed a one-year, non-exclusive deal with Kick that included a gambling deal valued at around $10 million. The deal ended in late 2024, and he returned to Twitch. In January 2025, he announced he was leaving FaZe Clan, saying there were no issues and it was just time to move forward.
Kolcheff has been nominated for several streaming awards, including Twitch Streamer of the Year at the 11th Shorty Awards in 2020 and Content Creator of the Year at The Game Awards in 2020, and he won Live Streamer at the 10th Streamy Awards.
Facts About Nick Kolcheff
- Nick Kolcheff was born on November 21, 1990.
- He is from Detroit, Michigan.
- He has 6.70 million followers on Twitch and 4.10 million subscribers on YouTube.
- He earned over $190,000 in Fortnite prizes.
- He won Live Streamer at the 10th Streamy Awards.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Nick Kolcheff?
Nick Kolcheff is 35 years old. He was born on November 21, 1990.
Who is Nickmercs?
Nickmercs is the professional name of Nick Kolcheff, an American live streamer, YouTuber and esports player.
How many followers does Nickmercs have on Twitch?
Nickmercs has 6.70 million followers on Twitch.
Was Nickmercs in FaZe Clan?
Yes, Nickmercs joined FaZe Clan in May 2019 and announced his departure in January 2025.
Is Nickmercs married?
Yes, Nickmercs is married and has two sons.