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Ibai Llanos
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Ibai in 2021
Personal information
Born Ibai Llanos Garatea
(1995-03-26) 26 March 1995 (age 30)
Bilbao, Spain
Occupation
Twitch information
Channel
  • ibai
Years active 2014–2024
Followers 17.1 million
Associated acts
TheGrefg
Ibai Llanos
YouTube information
Genre
Subscribers 926 thousand (CharlandoTranquilamente)

251 thousand (IbaiTV)

12.2 million (Ibai)
Total views 109 million (CharlandoTranquilamente)

44 million (IbaiTV)

3.7 billion (Ibai)
Follower and view counts updated as of October 13, 2024.

Ibai Llanos Garatea (born March 26, 1995), known simply as Ibai, is a famous Spanish internet celebrity. He is a popular streamer and a commentator for esports (competitive video gaming).

Ibai used to create content for the G2 Esports team from 2020 to 2021. He is also one of the people who started the esports team called KOI.

On Twitch, a live streaming platform, Ibai has the second most-followed channel in the world. On YouTube, his main channel has over 11 million subscribers. All his YouTube channels together have more than three billion views. In 2021, Forbes Spain magazine said he was the most important social media influencer in Spain.

About Ibai

Ibai was born in Bilbao, Spain, on March 26, 1995. When he was younger, he found comfort in video games. This was during a time when many families faced money problems.

In 2014, when he was 19, Ibai started commentating on League of Legends esports matches. He would explain the games as they happened. In August 2015, he became a commentator for the Spanish regional league, LVP.

In 2016, he moved from Bilbao to Barcelona. This move helped him work more easily as an announcer.

After working for LVP, Ibai started hosting a late-night show. It was called "Hoy no se sale" on the Ubeat network.

In February 2020, Ibai stopped commentating League of Legends. He left LVP to work only for the G2 Esports team. He joined other content creators like Ander Cortés and Reven.

In January 2021, Ibai decided to start his own streaming brand. He left G2 Esports to do this. He teamed up with his old friends and some new talents. This was a big new step in his career.

Ibai also started an esports team called KOI with Gerard Piqué in December 2021. The team is based in Barcelona. KOI first competed in games like League of Legends, Valorant, and Teamfight Tactics.

Popular Shows and Events

In February 2021, Ibai started an interview series called "Charlando tranquilamente" (which means "Calmly Chatting"). His first guest was the famous football player Gerard Piqué.

Later, he interviewed many other famous people. These included footballers like Andrés Iniesta and Ronaldinho. He also spoke with music artists like Ed Sheeran and Bad Bunny.

Ibai saw a funny video of two young people playing a game. They were trying to keep a balloon from touching the ground. This gave him an idea. He created the 2021 Balloon World Cup with Gerard Piqué. This fun event took place on October 14, 2023.

On June 25, 2022, Ibai broke a record on Twitch. More than 3.3 million people watched his Velada del Año 2 event. This was the most-watched Twitch stream ever at that time. It beat the old record held by TheGrefg.

In October 2022, Ibai's team KOI joined with another esports team called Rogue. Rogue's teams changed their names to KOI. But this partnership ended after one year in November 2023.

In January 2024, KOI joined with MAD Lions and Toronto Defiant. These teams are owned by OverActive Media. The LEC team became MAD Lions KOI. Other teams from KOI and Movistar Riders became Movistar KOI. Ibai and Piqué now own a part of OverActive Media.

Ibai is planning to recreate The Squid Game in Madrid on December 19, 2024. He is working with KFC and Netflix for this event. It will happen after the second season of the show is released.

Ibai's Life

Ibai lives in Barcelona, Spain. He shares a house with eight friends and other streamers. This is often called a "streaming house."

Ibai is good friends with the Argentine football player Sergio Agüero. Agüero invited Ibai to Lionel Messi's farewell dinner in 2021. Since then, Ibai has interviewed Messi at important events.

Ibai on Screen

Television Shows

Ibai has appeared on television shows.

Year Program Channel Role
2019-2020 Hoy no se sale Ubeat Co-Host
2021 Lo de Évole LaSexta Guest

Esports Events

Ibai has been a commentator and organizer for many esports events.

Year Videogame Event Role
2014–2016 League of Legends LVP División de Honor Announcer
2015–2020 EU LCS Announcer
2015–2020 Worlds Announcer
2016–2017 LVP Clasificatorio Challenger Series Announcer
2016 All-Star Barcelona Announcer and presenter
2017–2020 Superliga Orange Announcer
2018 Fortnite YouTube Battle Royale Announcer
2018–2019 League of Legends Ibainéfico Organizer and Announcer
2019 FIFA 20 VOLTA Football Voice actor
2020 La Liga Santander Challenge Organizer and Announcer
2020 FIFA 21 VOLTA Football Voice actor

Traditional Sports Events

Ibai has also been involved in traditional sports.

Date Event Channel/Program-Context
18 March 2018 Liga Santander: Barça vs Athletic de Bilbao Onda Vasca
8 April 2018 Liga Santander: Real Madrid vs Atlético de Madrid El Chiringuito
25 November 2018 ACB: Barça Lassa vs Real Madrid Liga Endesa
6 July 2019 El partidazo de Youtubers: DjMariio vs TheGrefg YouTube
3 October 2019 Adidas: La batalla definitiva YouTube
26 May 2021 La Velada del Año Twitch
29 August 2021 Ligue 1: Reims vs PSG Twitch
19 September 2021 Ligue 1: Olympique de Lyon vs PSG Twitch
24 October 2021 Liga Santander: Fútbol Club Barcelona vs Real Madrid Movistar LaLiga
25 June 2022 La Velada del Año II Twitch
2023– Kings League Twitch
1 July 2023 La Velada del Año III Twitch
13 July 2024 La Velada del Año IV Twitch

Documentaries

Ibai has been featured in documentaries about his life.

Date Name Channel/Program
13 December 2018 El lado más profundo de Ibai y Ander Movistar+
27 February 2020 Mi historia YouTube / Domino's Originals

Films

Ibai has even been in a film.

Date Name Director
24 November 2020 Unboxing Ibai Jaume Balagueró

Other Events

Ibai has organized and hosted many other unique events.

Date Event Channel/Program-Context
14 October 2021 2021 Balloon World Cup Twitch – Organized and hosted alongside Piqué inspired by the keep-up with a balloon game.
27 October 2022 2022 Balloon World Cup
11 December 2022 El Último en Pie Twitch
2 November 2023 Objeto Invencible
18 December 2023 El Último en Pie 2
14 May 2024 Mundial de Canicas

Awards and Nominations

Ibai has won many awards for his work as a streamer and content creator.

Year Award Category Result Ref.
2015 Trasgo de Oro Best caster Won
2016 Won
2017 Won
2018 Won
2020 Eliot Awards Esports Nominated
Esports Awards Streamer of the Year Won
2021 Won
The Game Awards Content Creator of the Year Nominated
ESLAND Awards Clip of the Year Nominated
Fail of the Year Won
Dance of the Year Nominated
Song of the Year Won
Event of the Year Won
Best Content Series Nominated
Streamer of the Year Won
2022 The Streamer Awards League of Their Own Nominated
Esports Awards Streamer of the Year Won
Premios Idolo Best Esports Nominated
Best Streamer Won
Digital Creator of the Year Nominated
2023 ESLAND Awards Streamer of the Year Won
Event of the Year Won
Fail of the Year Nominated
Anger of the Year Nominated
Talk Show of the Year Nominated
Premios Crack International Personality Won
Nickelodeon Mexico Kids' Choice Awards Streamer Favorite Nominated
2023 MTV MIAW Awards MIAW Icon Nominated
Global Creator Nominated
13th Streamy Awards Streamer of the Year - International Won
Premios Ondas Best Entertainment Program Won
Esports Awards Streamer of the Year Nominated
Corona de Oro Awards Best Beef Nominated
Anger of the Year Nominated
2024 ESLAND Awards Streamer of the Year Nominated
Event of the Year Won
Anger of the Year Nominated
The Streamer Awards Best International Streamer Nominated

See also

  • List of most-followed Twitch channels
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