Quick facts & FAQ
- What is Gaules's real name?
- Gaules's real name is Alexandre Borba Chiqueta.
- Where does Gaules stream?
- Gaules primarily streams on Twitch.
- How many followers does Gaules have?
- Gaules has approximately 5,100,000 followers across their primary platform.
- When did Gaules start streaming?
- Gaules started streaming in 2017.
- When was Gaules born?
- Gaules was born on 1987-11-13.
- Where is Gaules from?
- Gaules is Brazilian.
- Is Gaules still streaming?
- Yes, Gaules is currently active.
- What does Gaules stream?
- Gaules's content is primarily Counter-Strike, Esports, Just Chatting.
Alexandre “Gaules” Borba Chiqueta is a Brazilian streamer and former Counter-Strike professional. His co-streams of Counter-Strike majors with Portuguese-language commentary routinely top global tournament watch-time, consistently outperforming the official broadcasts in his region. He is widely cited as one of the most influential figures in the Brazilian esports ecosystem.
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