Nadeshot
Founder of 100 Thieves, former OpTic Gaming captain, and Call of Duty XP World Champion.
Matthew Haag (born August 3, 1992), better known as Nadeshot (formerly stylized as NaDeSHoT), is an American content creator, businessman, and former professional Call of Duty player. He is the founder, co-owner and former CEO of 100 Thieves.
- Major Achievement
- 2011 Call of Duty XP World Champion; MLG X Games 2014 Gold Medalist; Best eSport
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
As a professional Call of Duty player, Haag was a former captain of OpTic Gaming in the 2014 Call of Duty: Ghosts season and the 2014–2015 Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare season, playing the objective support role. He is a Major League Gaming (MLG) X Games 2014 gold medalist and 2011 Call of Duty XP World Champion, winning Best eSports player at The Game Awards 2014. He is a former Red Bull esports athlete and participates in the Twitch streaming program. Haag was previously sponsored by several gaming hardware companies, including Astro Gaming and Scuf Gaming. He also runs a YouTube channel with over 3.2 million subscribers and over 270 hours of content. Haag was born on August 3, 1992, to Jeff and Christina Haag. He has a brother Kevin and sister Sarah. He attended Amos Alonzo Stagg High School in Palos Hills, Illinois, and graduated in 2010. He has also completed a two-year course in business studies at Moraine Valley Community College. Prior to competing in competitive gaming, Haag worked at a McDonald's restaurant. His gaming handle, 'NaDeSHoT' originates from 'grenade shot', a lethal move in the Halo series. He made his professional debut on Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare at age 16. He became a member of OpTic Gaming in June 2010. He stepped down as OpTic Gaming's captain after a 13th-16th place finish at the 2015 Call of Duty Championship tournament. Nadeshot then decided to leave OpTic in 2016. At Call of Duty XP, OpTic Gaming won the tournament and the team collectively received $400,000.
In Their Own Story
Haag's path wasn't linear; after being dropped for the 2011 Black Ops season, he filled in temporarily at MLG Dallas before playing for Team EnVyUs and Surreal Legacy. He returned to OpTic permanently during the Black Ops II era, helping them win the first title of that franchise by defeating their opponents 3-2 in a decisive final series. The team also secured third place at the Call of Duty Championships and won $120,000 at the Call of Duty World Championships in Ghosts, where they finished top three. Following this success, he signed an exclusivity contract with MLG to stream on MLG.tv before eventually founding 100 Thieves.
Reader's Guide
Nadeshot's competitive career includes stints with OpTic Gaming, Team EnVyUs, Surreal Legacy, and his own OpTic Nation team. He won the 2011 Call of Duty XP World Championship as part of OpTic Gaming, earning a share of the $400,000 team prize. He also won an MLG X Games 2014 gold medal. His role was objective support.
Did You Know?
- Nadeshot's handle 'NaDeSHoT' comes from 'grenade shot', a move in the Halo series.
- He worked at McDonald's before becoming a professional gamer.
- He won Best eSports player at The Game Awards 2014.
- His YouTube channel has over 3.2 million subscribers and over 270 hours of content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nadeshot in real life?
Matthew Haag, known professionally as Nadeshot, is an American entrepreneur and former professional gamer best recognized for founding the lifestyle brand and esports organization 100 Thieves. He previously competed in Call of Duty tournaments before transitioning into business leadership roles.
What was his specific role during competitive play?
During his active career, Nadeshot served as the captain for OpTic Gaming, primarily playing an objective support role in Call of Duty: Ghosts during 2014. He officially retired from professional competition in April 2015 following the end of that championship season.
What are his most significant competitive achievements?
His career highlights include winning the 2011 Call of Duty XP World Championship and securing a gold medal at the MLG X Games in 2013. These victories established him as one of the most decorated players in the franchise's history before he founded his company.
Why is Nadeshot considered important to the brand?
As the founder and co-owner, Nadeshot built 100 Thieves from a gaming clan into a massive global lifestyle brand encompassing apparel and media content. He holds the title of former CEO while remaining the central figurehead of the organization.
When was Matthew Haag born?
Nadeshot was born on August 3, 1992, in the United States. His early start in gaming led him to rise through competitive ranks during the late 2000s and early 2010s.
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