Two of India’s most popular gaming stars, Jonathan Gaming and Snax, have been nominated for the Esports Content Creator of the Year 2025 award. The Esports Awards announced the 12 finalists in this category, and fans can now vote for their favorite creators until November 12, 2025, through the official website of the Esports Awards.
The grand event will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, celebrating the biggest names and achievements in global esports. Earlier this year, the Decade Awards were hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the 10th anniversary of the Esports Awards on August 10. The 2025 edition continues the celebration, featuring finalists across 21 major categories announced on October 16.
Finalists for Esports Content Creator of the Year 2025
Here’s the complete list of nominees for this year’s Esports Content Creator of the Year:
- Jonathan Gaming
- Snax Gaming
- Caedrel
- JYNXZI
- CLIX
- Tarik
- Gaules
- NiceWigg
- OHMEPIXEL
- TheDonato
- Tactical Rab
- Zoomaa
Jonathan: The Face of Indian Esports
Jonathan Amaral, known as Jonathan Gaming, is one of India’s top BGMI and PUBG Mobile players. Over the years, he has built a massive audience with his unmatched skills and entertaining gameplay. Representing GodLike Esports, Jonathan has been a key figure in many major tournaments and continues to inspire young gamers across the country.
He has over 7.3 million subscribers on YouTube and more than 4 million followers on Instagram. His content includes thrilling matches, highlights, and live sessions that showcase his natural talent. In 2022, Jonathan was also nominated for the Esports Mobile Player of the Year, where he finished second to PUBG Mobile star Order from China.
Snax: The Entertainer of Indian Gaming
Raj “Snax” Verma, another fan-favorite from India, has also made it to the list. A former BGMI professional and current content creator for S8UL Esports, Snax has become one of the most loved personalities in the community.
With 2.1 million YouTube subscribers and 1.1 million Instagram followers, Snax entertains his audience with a mix of gaming and fun non-gaming content. Known for his cheerful personality and engaging livestreams, he connects with fans beyond the competitive scene. Snax started his esports journey in 2019, retired from competitive gaming in 2022, and has since focused on content creation full-time.
India’s Esports Scene Shines Bright
Both GodLike Esports and S8UL Esports, the teams representing Jonathan and Snax respectively, have also been nominated for Esports Content Group of the Year 2025. This shows the growing influence of Indian organizations in global esports.
Apart from the Indian stars, global creators like Tarik, Caedrel, Jynxzi, and Gaules have also been nominated. Each has contributed uniquely to the esports community through their gameplay, streams, and creative content.
A Proud Moment for Indian Gaming
The nominations of Jonathan and Snax reflect how far Indian esports has come in the past few years. From dominating BGMI tournaments to now representing India on the global stage, these creators are setting new standards for the next generation of gamers.
As voting continues, fans are rallying behind their favorite stars, hoping to see an Indian name take home the Esports Content Creator of the Year 2025 trophy. Whether it’s Jonathan’s sharp gameplay or Snax’s entertaining charm, both have already made India proud.
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