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FaZe Clan: What is it and who is on the roster?

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FaZe Clan is not just your average eSports organization – they are a powerhouse in the industry with nine competitive teams competing in tournaments across the globe.

Founded in 2010 as a Call of Duty team, FaZe Clan has quickly risen to the top, becoming one of the largest eSports organizations in the world.

The organization was founded by Eric “CLipZ” Rivera, Jeff “House Cat” Emann, and Ben “Resistance” Christensen, who bonded over their love for playing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2. Since then, FaZe Clan has grown exponentially, with a fanbase of 341 million followers as of January 2022.

What sets FaZe Clan apart is not just their success in eSports tournaments, but also their ability to create a global creative engine that transcends boundaries and defines gaming culture. They describe themselves as a family, united by their passion for video games and content creation.

In 2021, FaZe Clan made headlines with a SPAC merger that saw them become publicly traded on the Nasdaq, with a valuation exceeding $1 billion. Their success has been recognized by Forbes, who ranked them as the fourth-most-valuable eSports company in the world in 2020, with revenues reaching $50 million the following year.

However, in April 2024, FaZe Clan shared a cryptic post about rebooting its roster, signaling a major change within the organization. The new roster includes familiar faces such as FaZe Banks, Nick Mercs, and FaZe Rug, but several members have announced their departure from the group.

FaZe Clan’s roster has included popular figures such as FaZe Rain, FaZe Apex, FaZe Banks, FaZe Pamaj, FaZe Jev, FaZe Rug, FaZe Cizzorz, FaZe Sway, and celebrity members like LeBron James’ son Bronny, Offset, and Lil Yachty. They have also ventured into the world of fashion and lifestyle, partnering with brands like Champion, the NFL, and Manchester City FC.

When it comes to the games they compete in, FaZe Clan leaves no stone unturned. From Fortnite to FIFA, PUBG to Rocket League, they have established themselves as formidable competitors in a wide range of video game tournaments.

 

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