iiTzTimmy retires from Apex: Career retrospective

Apex esports is filled with action and drama, and the athletes are the ones who truly make the magic happen. 

One of the most noteworthy Apex Legends players of all time, iiTzTimmy, announced his retirement on July 9, stating that he didn’t feel that he could give 100% to Apex anymore.

Though iiTzTimmy is exiting the competitive Apex scene, fans will never forget his exciting performances and victories while flying the NRG banner. We’re taking a look at iiTzTimmy’s most notable accomplishments, along with what might be next for the star athlete.

Timothy ‘iiTzTimmy’ An is a 25-year-old American esports athlete who built his career on Respawn’s popular battle royale, Apex Legends. First, iiTzTimmy joined Golden Guardians in 2019, though he’s been part of various teams throughout the years. He recently decided to end his career on a high note as a valued member of NRG.

Versatility and experience are iiTzTimmy’s greatest strengths. The Apex athlete can reliably play a variety of powerful characters in Apex Legends, even noting Pathfinder as one of his favourite legends in his character tier list.

Overall, iiTzTimmy has won over $100,000 through competing in esports. The time spent honing his skills with 100 Thieves and NRG was essential in making iiTzTimmy into the prominent esports figure we know today, so hopefully his public presence won’t dwindle too much upon retirement from competitive Apex.

NRG’s iiTzTimmy first started his competitive career in the spotlight as a streamer, focusing on games like League of Legends, and eventually transitioning into Apex Legends. The star’s exciting entrance into the esports world came at TwitchCon San Diego in 2019, where he placed third as an open team. He was later signed by Golden Guardians and has more recently been a member of NRG throughout 2025.

iiTzTimmy has taken part in a plethora of Apex tournaments over the last five years, even managing to secure the first-place spot in 2024’s Code Red – Freedom: The Storm. In 2025, iiTzTimmy competed in a variety of Apex tournaments, placing fourth in the ALGS: 2025 Split 1 Pro League Americas in June 2025. Competing in tournaments is iiTzTimmy’s bread and butter, but he’s also hosted some competitions, like the Random Royale in 2022.

Previously, iiTzTimmy even came close to securing the win in the ALGS 2023 Championship, where he placed fourth while competing as a member of The Dojo. As a streamer, iiTzTimmy is about to hit three million subscribers on Twitch, so his reach extends to the casual Apex community as well as competitive esports.

We’ve put together a timeline below so that you can check out which teams iiTzTimmy’s belonged to throughout his career. Since iiTzTimmy has placed first in Apex tournaments, he’s been signed by some of the best teams in esports history, often also collaborating with other popular athletes, like Team Falcons’ ImperialHal.

This timeline of teams will help you understand iiTzTimmy’s rise through the esports ranks and why he’s considered one of the best Apex players in 2025.

It may be the end of iiTzTimmy’s career in Apex esports, but he could always take up another game. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like iiTzTimmy will be focused on esports immediately after his retirement, as his July 9 address to fans noted that he’s also focused on personal commitments, like his family.

Though iiTzTimmy may not be focused on esports for a while, he’ll likely continue to stream for his valued audience. In fact, the esports star even noted how much he loves making content in his retirement announcement.

Following iiTzTimmy’s closing remarks to fans, it looks like he may be a streamer for years to come, even as he takes a step back from competitive Apex. With an impressive track record and years under his belt, iiTzTimmy could jump into esports again in the future, but for now, he’ll depart on his next journey with new challenges and experiences.