Andrejs "Merstach" Piratovs is a top Fortnite player from Latvia, known for his aggressive style and late game dominance.
Merstach won his first FNCS in 2023 alongside TaySon, then followed it up with a second win in early 2024 with Malibuca. His pairing with Malibuca also produced back to back FNCS runner up finishes in 2022, along with several consistent top 5s over the next two years. In 2024, he added podium placements at DreamHack Dallas and the Esports World Cup, showing his impact across different game modes.
After a disappointing finish at the 2024 Global Championship, Merstach bounced back stronger than ever in 2025. Teaming with Queasy and SwizzY, the trio found their perfect chemistry. At the FNCS Global Championship 2025 in France, Merstach's fragging ability combined with Queasy's strategic mind and SwizzY's dynamic play to dominate the competition, winning three consecutive Victory Royales on day one and holding on to claim the championship.
Merstach has proven himself as one of the best fraggers in Europe with a long stretch of high placements and strong finishes at major events, now capped off with Global Champion status and a $150,000 payday that validates his elite talent on the biggest stage.
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