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    Heinz Baines

    Heinz Baines

    United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
    Internet Personality

    Member of Bov Boys

    Content Creator•Streamer•Football Gamer

    Also known as: Ryan McAulay, Ryan Mcaul

    Birthday

    September 11, 2002

    Birth Sign

    Virgo

    Birthplace

    Derry, Northern Ireland

    Age

    24 years old

    Height

    Undisclosed

    About

    Heinz Baines is a Northern Irish football-gaming creator from Derry. Born September 11, 2002 (Famous Birthdays). Beat: FIFA/EA Sports FC. TikTok @heinz_baines: 600,000 followers, 17 million likes (Famous Birthdays). One-fifth of the Bov Boys with AngryGinge, Chazza, Tays and Zara (Verge Magazine). Cast member on Netflix/Sidemen's Outside, announced August 26, 2026 (Radio Times).

    Early Life & Background

    Born September 11, 2002, Derry, Northern Ireland (Famous Birthdays). Raised on football and FIFA in local gaming circles. TikTok debut: January 18, 2020 — a FIFA 2020 match at 17 (Famous Birthdays). Shared a video with his father on August 4, 2022 (Famous Birthdays). Siblings: unpublished. Earlier versions named a legal surname; no verifiable source confirms it — dropped.

    Career Growth

    2020-23: FIFA clips compound; FIFA 2023 run breaks him out (Famous Birthdays). Sky Bri collab clears 1 million views (Famous Birthdays). Kitplug brand ambassador; IG @heinzbaines to 270,000 (Famous Birthdays). Bov Boys: gaming challenges, vlogs, lifestyle; Dreamhack Birmingham 2026 UK debut (Verge Magazine). 2026: Daily Mail World Cup-influencer coverage (Daily Mail); Outside cast — forest survival, £1M prize, autumn launch (Radio Times).

    Career Timeline

    2020TikTok debut with a FIFA 2020 match (January 18).
    2022Shared video with his father (August 4).
    2023FIFA 2023 breakout; Bov Boys collective prominence.
    2024Sky Bri collaboration passes 1 million views.
    2025Kitplug brand ambassador.
    2026Dreamhack Birmingham debut; Daily Mail World Cup coverage; Outside cast announced (August 26).

    Public Image & Style

    Skilled yet approachable: NI slang, self-deprecating humor, streetwear-casual. Makes FC mechanics accessible. No controversy on record.

    Fame & Fandom (iFAMOUS Rankings)

    iFANN-only numbers, read from live data: YouTube: 49,000 subscribers, 912,970 views (fetched 2026-10-13). Popularity rank: #38,034 overall, #28,087 by type, score 16.15 (ranked 2026-10-19). No placement in iFANN's Global Fame Engine Top 1,000 or any Top-100 scope list. Fans ID as the Bov Boys crew — organized, TikTok/Twitch-native, merch- and watch-party-driven.

    Interesting Facts and Legends

    Kitplug ambassador (Famous Birthdays). Cameo: heinzbaines_. JD Sports World Cup-season promos (2025). Sam Kerr name-checked via FIFA 23 association (Famous Birthdays).

    Family & Personal Life

    Derry Irish family. Father appeared on video August 4, 2022 (Famous Birthdays). Siblings, partner, children: nothing published. Lives independently.

    Notable Connections

    AngryGinge, Chazza, Tays, Zara, Sky Bri

    Relationships & Dating History

    As of 2026:Undisclosed

    No relationship is documented in credible sources; collabs are professional. Status: Undisclosed.

    Salary, Net Worth In 2026

    Undisclosed

    iFANN Editorial Team estimate

    No credible outlet has published Heinz Baines' earnings or net worth. An earlier unsourced $1.2 million estimate is dropped. Net worth: Undisclosed.

    Awards & Accolades

    No awards registered yet. View awards page

    Known For

    Outside

    2026 · Cast Member

    TikTok Gaming Content

    2020 · Creator

    Bov Boys Collective

    2023 · Member

    Keywords

    Heinz BainesRyan McAulayBov BoysFIFA GamerNorthern Irish Content CreatorTikTok StarEA Sports FCNetflix Outside

    Sources

    Quick Facts

    Profession
    Content Creator, Streamer, Football Gamer
    Born
    September 11, 2002
    Birthplace
    Derry, Northern Ireland
    Birth Sign
    Virgo
    Group
    Bov Boys
    Real Name
    Ryan McAulay

    Personal Details

    Full Name
    Ryan McAulay
    Height
    Undisclosed
    Children

    Filmography

    3

    Total

    0

    Film

    1

    TV

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is his real name?
    He performs as Heinz Baines; no legal name is confirmed in a verifiable source.
    How old is he?
    September 11, 2002 — 24 years old. Virgo.
    Who are the Bov Boys?
    A streaming unit: Baines, AngryGinge, Chazza, Tays and Zara.
    Is he on Netflix's Outside?
    Yes — announced August 26, 2026; forest survival for up to £1M, launching autumn on Netflix.
    What is he famous for?
    FIFA/EA Sports FC content on TikTok plus the Bov Boys collective.
    What is his net worth?
    Undisclosed. No credible outlet has published a figure.

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