Anders Vejrgang gained the inaugural EA Sports activities FC Professional World Championship in Berlin to assert his $250,000 share of the $1 million prize pool.
Vejrgang beat Yuval Blizovsky in Saturday’s finals, outlasting the 32 gamers who competed within the three-day occasion.
“I did not understand that I really gained, however I felt that I performed wonderful at the moment. I am simply actually pleased that I lastly noticed that I am the perfect on the planet,” Vejrgang mentioned. “I am so grateful to all of the folks that have helped me all through my entire profession, however that is the start, and I simply wish to win each event any longer and I do know that I am adequate to do it.”
The competitors started with greater than 50,000 gamers world wide. FC Professional Open champion PHzin and eChampions League winner Jonny had been among the many 32 finalists, however it was Vejrgang who got here out on prime.
Vejrgang emerged from the single-elimination bracket after which went on to dominate Blizovsky with a 7-0 win within the grand closing.
“The primary ever FC Professional World Championship delivered unbelievable storylines and elite EA Sports activities FC competitors that matched the status of this marquee occasion and unbelievable season,” mentioned Sam Turkbas, Senior Director & Commissioner Esports – EA Sports activities. “The primary 12 months of FC Professional exceeded our expectations and proved there’s a world urge for food for competitors on the digital pitch.
“Congratulations to Anders Vejrgang on changing into our first-ever FC Professional World Champion and thanks to all of the opponents and followers for making this an unforgettable debut season.”
–Discipline Stage Media