S8UL announces EA FC roster for Esports World Cup, signs eChampions League winner Jonny
S8UL has roped in eChampions League and virtual Bundesliga winner Jonas Wirth and Mexican champion Aaron Rivera for the upcoming Esports World Cup 2025, the Indian esports organisation announced on Tuesday.
'Jonny' Wirth won the virtual Bundesliga Club Championship, the Grand Final and the eChampions League last season, with all the titles featuring Electronic Arts' FIFAe, which is now called EA FC 24.
Jonny also finished in the top 16 at the FIFAe World Cup 2023 and the FC Pro 24 World Championship, with total career earnings of approximately USD 196,150 (approx. INR 1.6 crore).
He has spent most of his professional career at the esports wings of two German football clubs, Vfl Bochum (Bundesliga) and SC Paderborn (Bundesliga 2).
'It's a great opportunity to represent such a passionate and growing organisation on the global stage. I'm looking forward to what we can achieve together at the Esports World Cup and beyond,' Jonny said.
Meanwhile, Mexican 'HappYMeaL664' Rivera represented Mexico in the FIFAe Nations Series 2023 and recently achieved an impressive feat by winning three consecutive FC Pro 25 Open Cup titles in the LATAM North region across November, December, and January.
His gameplay has delivered unforgettable moments, including a dramatic last-minute winner in the FC Pro Open Global Qualifier to seal a 5-4 victory. He has previously represented teams such as Essentials Gaming, AJM Esports, and CD Leganés.
S8UL became the first Indian esports organisation to be selected as a club partner for the 2025 Esports World Cup, set to be played in Saudi Arabia between July 8 to August 24.
'Joining S8UL is a big move, and I'm all in. Representing this team on the world stage means a lot, and I'm ready to bring my best to EAFC this season. Big goals ahead—let's make it happen,' Rivera said.
The organisation, a popular name in Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) and Pokémon UNITE, has ventured into new titles, announcing rosters for five titles at the Esports World Cup, and more are expected soon.
'The addition of Jonny and Happy to our roster reflects our commitment to competing with the best on the international stage. They've already made waves not just in their respective regions but across the global EAFC scene,' Animesh Agarwal aka 8Bit Thug, Co-founder and CEO of S8UL, said.
S8UL roster for Esports World Cup 2025:
Apex Legends: Rick Wirth (Sharky), Benjamin Spaseski (Jesko) and Tom Canty (Legacy)
Call of Duty: Warzone: Colin Bowers-Wilson (Trikempathy), Braxton Trice (Braxtvn), and Ryder Skarzinski (Ryda)
Chess: Nihal Sarin and Aravindh Chithambaram
EA SPORTS FC: Jonas Wirth (Jonny) and Aaron Rivera (Happy)
Starcraft II: Pyung Jae Koh (GuMiho)
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