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Christopher Michael Dixon (born 10 June 1996), better known as ChrisMD, is a YouTuber and Internet personality from Jersey. He produces videos on FIFA gameplay,[3] football, and vlog. As of May 2024, his main YouTube channel had over 6 million subscribers and 1.5 billion video views. He is the most-subscribed YouTuber from Jersey, Channel Islands.[4]

ChrisMD
Personal information
Born
Christopher Michael Dixon[1]

(1996-06-10) 10 June 1996 (age 28)[1]
Jersey, Channel Islands[1]
Other namesChris Dixon
Occupation
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2010–present
Genres
Subscribers6.06 million[2]
Total views1.5 billion[2]
Associated actsSidemen
100,000 subscribers
1,000,000 subscribers
Last updated: 23 May 2024

Early life

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Christopher Michael Dixon[1] was born on 10 June 1996[1] in Jersey, Channel Islands.[1][5] He grew up in St John, Jersey.[6] He attended Victoria College.[7]

Career

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Dixon created his YouTube account, ChrisMD, in July 2010 and started uploading FIFA 12 gameplay content.[8] During his early YouTube years, he predominantly uploaded FIFA pack opening videos.[3]

In 2020, Dixon uploaded a video titled "I Trained for 3 Months to Run as Fast as Kylian Mbappé", in which he spent three months training to run as fast as French footballer and Paris Saint-Germain F.C. forward Kylian Mbappé, who is the fastest footballer in the world with a top speed of 36 km/h, according to French newspaper Le Figaro.[9]

In May 2020, Dixon went viral after he uploaded a YouTube video titled "My Cat and I Fooled the World", in which he tricked several news programmes, such as The Late Late Show with James Corden, Good Morning America, and more, into thinking that his cat is a goalkeeper cat. He explained that the reason he made the video was because he wanted to make a point about how much artificial content there is on the social media platform.[10][11]

In November 2022, Dixon participated in a YouTube video challenge by American YouTuber MrBeast titled "Last To Take Hand Off Jet, Keeps It!".[12][13]

In April 2023, Dixon appeared in episode 13 of the 2022/23 BBC television quiz show Mastermind as one of the master minds, where his specialist subject were "British Birds of Prey".[14][15][16]

In February 2024, Dixon appeared in Sky Sports's Saturday Social programme.[17][18]

Other ventures

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In February 2018, Dixon released a biography titled Thrills, Skills and Molehills: The Beautiful Game?.[19][20][21]

In July 2023, Dixon invested in The Fellas Studios, a production company owned by popular YouTubers Callum Airey and Joshua Larkin.[22]

Philanthropy

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In July 2019, Dixon donated £3,000 to Jersey Action Against Rape (JAAR), a local charity in Jersey, which supports survivors of rape and sexual assault.[23]

Dixon raised more than £44,000 by playing FIFA for the NHS COVID-19 Urgent Appeal during the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]

Charity football matches

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Dixon has participated in all the Sidemen Charity Football Matches held so far, playing on the YouTube Allstars team in every iteration except for the 2022 match, in which he played for Sidemen FC.[24][25][26][27]

On 2 June 2024, Dixon played in a football charity match held by British YouTube group Beta Squad and American YouTube group AMP at Selhurst Park, London, England. The event raised money for The Water Project. Dixon scored one goal in the 80th minute for Team AMP before the match ended in a 6-6 draw after a pitch invasion forced the game to be called off.[28]

Personal life

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In 2017, Dixon started dating fellow YouTuber Shannon Langdon.[23][29] They later broke up in 2023.[29]

He is a supporter of Arsenal F.C.[1]

Filmography

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Film
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2024 The Sidemen Story Himself Documentary [30]
Web
Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2023 Mastermind Master Minds BBC iPlayer Episode 13 [14]

Bibliography

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  • Dixon, Christopher (15 February 2018). Thrills, Skills and Molehills: The Beautiful Game?. Penguin Books. ISBN 978-0-241-33535-2.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Dixon, Christopher (22 February 2018). Thrills, Skills and Molehills: The Beautiful Game?. Penguin Books. pp. 15–16. ISBN 978-1473648166. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b "About chrismd10". YouTube.
  3. ^ a b Schwartz, Nick (26 December 2017). "YouTuber spends £5,000 on FIFA Ultimate Team, doesn't get Ronaldo or Messi". USA Today. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  4. ^ Newsdesk (17 July 2017). "YouTube celebrities go offline for a kickabout at Springfield". Jersey Evening Post. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  5. ^ Dixon, Chris (10 June 2018). "Hope you had a great 22nd too @Manny_Official! 🙌🏼 Always an absolute honour to share the day with such a baller 🎉😁". Twitter. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  6. ^ a b Newsdesk (25 May 2020). "Lockdown boost for Island YouTube stars". Jersey Evening Post. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  7. ^ Newsdesk (7 February 2015). "Bombs, ice cream, water sports and beer: Are these Jersey's coolest jobs?". Jersey Evening Post. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  8. ^ "ChrisMD". YouTube. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  9. ^ Lane, Barnaby. "A YouTuber with 5 million subscribers spent 3 months training to sprint as fast as Kylian Mbappe, and he didn't even get close". Business Insider. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  10. ^ MacDonald, Martha. "Jersey vlogger's 'cat goalie' spoof goes viral". Bailiwick Express Jersey. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  11. ^ Scott, Nate (19 May 2020). "Goalie cat is the breakout star of quarantine soccer". USA Today. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  12. ^ ITV (22 November 2022). "Guernsey YouTuber wins $2.5m private jet for his siblings". ITV. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  13. ^ Bailey, Christie (22 November 2022). "WATCH: Jersey YouTuber loses chance to win $2.5m private jet... to Guernsey star". Bailiwick Express Jersey. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  14. ^ a b Celebrity Mastermind - 2022/23: Episode 13. Retrieved 23 May 2024 – via BBC.
  15. ^ "BBC One - Celebrity Mastermind, 2022/23, Episode 13". BBC. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  16. ^ Flynn, Charlie (17 May 2023). "ICYMI: Is local YouTuber ChrisMD a 'Mastermind'?". Bailiwick Express Jersey. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  17. ^ "START, BENCH, SELL: Conor Bradley, Kobbie Mainoo or Lewis Miley? | Saturday Social". Sky Sports. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  18. ^ "How many Arsenal players would get in Liverpool's XI? | Saturday Social ft Chris MD & Paul Machin". Sky Sports. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  19. ^ Dixon, Chris (22 February 2018). Thrills, Skills and Molehills: The Beautiful Game?. Penguin Random House Children's UK. ISBN 978-0-241-33535-2.
  20. ^ Newsdesk (27 February 2018). "Fans flock to book signing by YouTube football star". Jersey Evening Post. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  21. ^ Newsdesk (5 February 2018). "King Street book launch for YouTube superstar Islander". Jersey Evening Post. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  22. ^ Jones, Jess (6 July 2023). "YouTube stars including KSI and Sidemen invest £1.5m in emerging video-podcast studio". CityAM. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  23. ^ a b Express, Bailiwick. "WATCH: Jersey YouTuber scores £3,000 for rape charity". Bailiwick Express Jersey. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  24. ^ Stolworthy, Jacob (9 September 2023). "Sidemen FC charity football match: Which YouTubers will be playing and how can I watch?". The Independent. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  25. ^ Polhamus, Blaine (24 September 2022). "Sidemen Charity Match 2022: Winners, highlights, and funds raised". Dot Esports. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  26. ^ O'DELL, LIAM (4 June 2018). "Sidemen FC Win 7-1 In Football Match Against YouTube Allstars". TenEightyMagazine. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  27. ^ GILLARD, SAM. "Creators to Participate in Sidemen Charity Football Match". TenEightyMagazine. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  28. ^ "Beta Squad vs AMP LIVE! Charity match abandoned after pitch invasion". Yahoo Sports. 2 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  29. ^ a b TheUselessHotlinePodcast (18 February 2024). "Chris MD Discusses His Breakup, Dating Celebs and tests Max's Football Knowledge". Event occurs at 30:45. Retrieved 23 May 2024 – via YouTube.
  30. ^ Shah, Furvah (2 February 2024). "Sidemen's Netflix documentary: Release date, trailer, cast and more". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
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