Biography
Who is ZeratoR?
Early life and real name
Adrien Simon Marie Nougaret was born in Montpellier, France. He is a French citizen and tax resident. His family includes a brother and two sisters.
His father works as a lawyer while his mother serves as a daycare director. These early years in Montpellier shaped his background before he entered the digital industry.
Career highlights
ZeratoR has built a big audience on YouTube and Twitch by playing different video games. He is a prominent esports commentator and event organizer in France. He hosts the annual multi-game LAN event known as ZLAN.
He also created the ZrT TrackMania Cup. This competition was later replaced in 2023 by Ascension, a tournament held in various French arenas. This new series features a different game each year, starting with Trackmania.
Charity and gaming business
Since 2016, he has organized the Z Event charity project. The September 2025 edition raised 16.2 million euros for eight different associations. Some versions of this project received congratulations from President Emmanuel Macron.
In the business sector, he serves as president of the Mandatory esports team and gaming publication. He also founded the video game development studio Unexpected in 2016. While their first game dWARf struggled, their third title, As Far As The Eye, achieved mild commercial success in 2020.
Honours and recognition
The streamer has received several well-known distinctions for his work. He was awarded the Pégase Award for person of the year. Also, he earned the title of Knight of the National Order of Merit in 2023.
Birthday and age
ZeratoR was born on March 1, 1990, which makes ZeratoR 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. ZeratoR shares the date with 37 other famous people.
