36 of the best players from Europe’s FC Pro Leagues battled it out in Manchester for their place in the eChampions League Finals in Munich. From the 36 eight players ready to claim the trophy and write history.
Quarter-Finals
Emre Yilmaz 8-2 Alihanlion
After an absolutely flying start, Emre Yilmaz proved to be too much for Alihanlion to overcome. With the match ending 8-2. Despite the crushing defeat, the Hungarian had a strong eChampions League debut run reaching the final eight.
Ilian 3-6 nicolas99fc
It was a solid victory for nicolas99fc which saw him progress to the Semi-Final. Beating Ilian 6-3 in a fast-paced contest.
Jonny 4-8 Marley
The first shock of the night came courtesy of Jonny v Marley. With the defending eChampions League champ Jonny being handed a huge defeat at the hands of the Finals underdog Marley.
Vejrgang 4-1 Samugamer
In the last of the quarter final matches eSerie champion Samugamer v the 2024 FC Pro World Championship title holder Vejrgang. After a nervy start, it was the enigmatic Vejrgang who dispatched the talented Samugamer in a 4 -1 victory.
Semi-Finals
Emre Yilmaz 9-4 nicolas99fc
This result was impressive as it was surprising. Emre Yilmaz put on an attacking masterclass against nicolas99fc. The 9-4 victory can be considered revenge for the loss Emre suffered in LALIGA FC Pro at the hands of The Iceman.
Marley 2-5 Vejrgang (AET)
Entertaining. Tense. Outstanding! The second Semi-Final of the eChampions League was FC Pro action at its best. The underdog, Marley, took the 2024 FC Pro World Championship winner, Vejrgang, to the limit, taking the match to extra-time when it was 2-2 after 90 minutes. But in the end, Vejrgang found a way to win, scoring three goals in extra-time to secure his place in the Grand Final.
Grand Final
Emre Yilmaz 2-1 Vejrgang
Emre Yilmaz v Vejrgang was an eChampions League Final to be remembered.
With both players on edge and under the pressure and expectations of the competition, it was a game of missed chances and nearly moments. But it was the relentless quality of Emre Yilmaz that narrowly triumphed, winning the game by only a single goal.
At full-time Emre Yilmaz had made history! Not only becoming a two-time winner of Europe’s biggest FC Pro competition, but doing it by remaining undefeated throughout.
