FIFA 22: eChampions League goes into the hot phase

The Knockout Stage of the eChampions League is coming up. A highlight in the FIFA calendar of European professionals. But who will be taking part?

This weekend, the hunt for the virtual trophy will enter a hot phase. With the start of the Knockout Stage in the eChampions League set for April 23 in Stockholm, the remaining 32 pros will battle it out for a place in the Grand Final of the prestigious cup. Eight places will be awarded.

The competition is also highly regarded in the eSports scene. In addition to the chance of winning substantial prize money, the offline event combines the flair of magical cup nights from real-life soccer with competitive competition on the console. Who will be crowned King of Europe in the end?

Top international players among themselves

„Ils sont les meilleurs, they are the best and these are the Champions“ – what the iconic anthem of the Champions League promises is also delivered by the starting field of the pan-European eSports variant. Numerous international greats have made it through the Swiss Round. Among the most prominent names is undoubtedly Donovan „Fnatic Tekkz“ Hunt.

The final 32 players are set for the knockout stage.

One these FIFA pros will become the newest eChampions League Winner! 🎮⚽️🏆

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— EA FIFA esports (@EAFIFAesports) February 25, 2022

The Englishman is one of the FIFA professionals with the largest collection of trophies. He is joined by multiple FUT Cup winner Levi „Levi“ de Weerd (Netherlands), two-time French champion Corentin „Maestro“ Thuillier, and Israelis Roee „Nom_Feldman“ Feldmann and Yuval „YuvalBeli“ Blizovsky – both in the top 5 of the Europe East region.