Who Is The Best Minecraft Player In 2023?

If before, Minecraft was just a small independent game played in a single-player mode, it has now become one of the most beloved PC game titles with a huge fanbase and extensive support.

Over the years, many players have carved out a niche, showcasing their outstanding skills and becoming some of the most talented players in the game. To be honest, I have a fondness for watching their livestreams every day which are not only wildly entertaining but also provide me with valuable insights into new Minecraft tips and tricks.

So, who is the best Minecraft player in the world? In this article by Gurugamer.com, I will share with you some renowned nicknames.

1. Technoblade

At the pinnacle of the best Minecraft players' rankings resides the iconic figure known as Technoblade. Renowned for his extraordinary PvP skills, he commanded a dedicated fanbase and maintained a significant online presence. Fans call him “King of Minecraft.”

This American player achieved victory in the Minecraft Monday tournament on four occasions, joining the elite group of only three Minecraft players who have clinched the championship two times consecutively. More than that, Technoblade even emerged triumphant with a 6-4 victory over Dream, another prominent Minecraft player, during a high-stakes duel worth $100,000.

Sadly, Technoblade passed away at the young age of 23 after bravely battling cancer for years.

YouTube channel: Technoblade - 16.3M subscribers

2. Dream

As I mentioned above, Dream is a well-known Minecraft player in the world who possesses a YouTube channel with 31.7M subscribers. I really love his unmatched PvP skills in mini-games like Manhunt. Despite lots of controversy over his speedrun cheating scandal, I maintain that Dream deserves number 2 in the list of best Minecraft players.

YouTube channel: Dream's - 31.7M subscribers

3. YesSmartyPie

YesSmartyPie is considered the best Minecraft player in India, who is noted for his Himlands series.

YesSmartyPie truly impresses me with his great clutching abilities. In challenging situations, he consistently finds a way to navigate and overcome them, relying on exceptional PvP abilities or extraordinary evasive techniques.

YesSmartyPie’s YouTube channel has garnered a noteworthy number of subscribers, 5.46M. He regularly uploads gameplay and reaction videos for Minecraft and other horror games.

YouTube channel: YesSmartyPie's - 5.46M subscribers

4. Sapnap

Sapnap has a strong friendship with Dream and is part of the Dream Team. He’s well-known for his Minecraft challenge and plugin YouTube video. His impressive skills include PvP and man-hunting.

Sapnap and his team have won the MC Championship 11, 15, 18, 19 and 21. In terms of personal achievement, he emerged victorious in the challenging "$45,600 Squid Game Challenge and MrBeast's "Extreme $100,000 Game of Tag!"

YouTube channel: Sapnap's - 4.68M subscribers

5. GeorgeNotFound

GeorgeNotFound (George Davidson) is the co-founder of the Dream Team SMP, who is famous for his challenge videos and collaborative products with other members of the Dream Team, such as Dream and SapNap.

GeorgeNotFound, with a steadily growing YouTube subscriber count of 10.4 million, stands out as one of the Minecrafters with the largest following.

YouTube channel: GeorgeNotFound's - 10.4M subscribers

6. TapL

Another nickname in my list of the best Minecraft players in the world in 2023 is TapL, an American Minecrafter and YouTuber. He is noted for his mini-game skills, including SkyWards, Ultra Hardcore and BedWars. TapL is used to create videos with Technoblade.

Participating in the MC Championship 9, yet it was not until MCC 12 that he with his team took the crown.

YouTube channel: TapL's - 3.61M subscribers

7. xNestorio

xNestorio is the owner of many trending Youtube videos like “Minecraft, but you grow old” and “Minecraft, but you can shoot anything”… In addition to these popular topics, xNestorio holds some formidable PvP skills.

xNestorio likes to use swords, fishing rods, and bows to engage components from a distance, hook them closer, and strike at them with his sword.

YouTube channel: xNestorio's - 5.32M subscribers

8. Ph1LzA

Achieving victory in MCC 12 with GeorgeNotFound, and Tapl, Ph1LzA, no doubt belongs on my list.

This British Youtuber and Minecrafter shares fans tons of knowledge of PvP with his fans. He is celebrated for playing in his hardcore survival world.

Ph1LzA is also an intimate friend of Technoblade.

YouTube channel: Ph1LzA's - 3.08M subscribers

9. IlluminaHD

Illumina HD (also known as Illumina) is a young and talented Canadian Minecrafter and Speedrunner, with adroitness and masterful skills in speed and movement.

Particularly, at the age of 15, Illumina achieved his first world record for “Any% All Advancements 1.16 RSG”, “Any% Glitchless,” and “Minecraft Java Edition Category Extension” in Minecraft Java Edition., and ever since he has gained recognition for his exceptional speed running abilities. To tell the truth, he was a moderator at speedrun.com till 2020.

YouTube channel: IlluminaHD's - 622K subscribers

10. Fruitberries

Concluding my list of best Minecraft players in the world is Fruitberries, a close friend of Illumina HD, who is acclaimed for his speedrunning, PvP, and trapping skills, making a name for himself in the Minecraft community.

Speaking of his play style, Fruitberries employs a strategy centered on crafting intricate traps for enemies who have superior equipment. After successfully luring and eliminating his enemies, he strategically uses their acquired gear to secure victories in the gameplay.

Fruitberries and his team have triumphed in the MCC tournament twice, in the MC Championship 9 and 16.

YouTube channel: Fruitberries' - 590K subscribers

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I have just introduced you to my list of the best Minecraft players in the world 2023, shedding light on their remarkable talents and achievements. With their influence extending beyond the realm of Minecraft, these top players have become true icons, inspiring other Minecrafters to explore the endless possibilities of this iconic game title.