Zarbex Biography: Age, Girlfriend, Net Worth, Twitch, Controversy, Career, Instagram

Zarbex, whose real name is Maik, is a German streamer, influencer, and content creator known for his irreverent humor, frank commentary, and variety content on Twitch and social media.

He first started creating content as a child with sketches and gaming videos on YouTube, later making his mark with live streams of games such as Rust, League of Legends, and “IRL”/”Just Chatting” formats. Over time his following has grown significantly, particularly after collaborations with other streamers.

Profile

• Full name: Maik
• Nickname: Zarbex
• Date of birth: 22 April 1998
• Age: 27 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Near Kiel, Germany
• State of origin: Schleswig-Holstein
• Nationality: German
• Profession: Streamer, content creator, influencer
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: In a relationship with Julia (“Julez”)
• Ethnicity: German Caucasian (from Schleswig-Holstein)
• Net worth: $1 million

Early Life and education

Maik better known as Zarbex is now 27 years old. He was born on 22 April 1998 near Kiel in Schleswig-Holstein. As a child, he made his first content under a mask (of the wrestler Rey Mysterio) to post sketches on YouTube, and later created gaming videos (for example Beyblade, Minecraft) under the name Zarbex.

He attended Realschule in Schleswig-Holstein. At age 16 he began an apprenticeship (Ausbildung) as a legal assistant, which he left after about one and a half years, citing a difficult work environment. After leaving that, he obtained his Fachabitur and then trained as a media designer for image and sound (Mediengestalter Bild und Ton).

Personal Life

Zarbex has been open about having gone through difficult periods, including struggles with loneliness, overuse of alcohol and tobacco, and mental health challenges. He is in a relationship with a woman known as Julia (“Julez”). He moved his residence to Cologne (Köln) in February 2023.

Career

Zarbex’s early content included sketch videos, Beyblade videos, Minecraft gameplay, and opinion-blogging on YouTube. As he developed, he distanced himself from his earlier opinion-blogger persona. Around 2019 he began to focus fully on streaming on Twitch, playing games like League of Legends and Rust, and building his audience through regular content. Collaborations with other streamers (Rewi, EliasN97, Filow) helped increase his visibility.

His content has evolved to include IRL and Just Chatting streams, humorous stories, reaction content, and strong interaction with his audience. He participates in streamer events such as Die Bundesstreamerspiele and the 7 Tage Scooter Tour. On Twitch, he has over one million followers, with strong metrics in average viewership and hours watched. He is frequently ranked among the top German variety streamers.

Net worth

Zarbex net worth at the moment is estimated to be at least $1 million, accrued from streaming, content creation and as an influencer.

Controversy

Zarbex has acknowledged a past of unhealthy habits, including overuse of alcohol and tobacco, and periods of mental distress. These have been topics of discussion among his fans and media. There have been some criticism from peers and audiences around how contracts or collaborations are handled, particularly in situations involving editors and content creators who worked with him. Some allegations concern broken agreements.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @zarbex
• Twitch: @zarbex
• X (formerly Twitter): @ichbinzarbex
• YouTube: @zarbex, @zarbexLIVE, @zarbexUncut