Mumbai, Aug 8 (NationPress) Following an exhilarating journey in Group E, Jonas Wirth (also known as Jonny), who represents S8UL Esports, a renowned esports and gaming content organization based in Mumbai, has successfully advanced to the playoffs of the FC Pro 25 World Championship during the ongoing Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

In a fiercely contested Upper Bracket semifinal, the experienced EAFC player from Germany triumphed over Italy’s Samuele Prestigiacomo (known as Samugamer_07) with a close score of 4-3. He then replicated this success by defeating Argentina’s Facundo Cowen (referred to as Cowen) by the same margin in the Upper Bracket final, thereby securing his spot in the Round of 16.

The FC Pro 25 World Championship at EWC 2025 boasts 32 of the world’s elite competing for a staggering $1.5 million (approximately INR 12.5 crore) prize pool. All playoff matches will follow a single elimination format, with Jonny set to showcase his skills in the Round of 16 on Friday, August 8.

“Qualifying for the playoffs is an incredible feeling,” expressed Jonas Wirth, aka Jonny. “Every match presented its own challenges, yet I maintained my composure and played my game. I’m honored to represent S8UL and eager to give my all in the Round of 16.”

Jonny earned his spot at EWC 2025 by finishing among the top four in the Virtual Bundesliga 2024–25, where he secured victories in three out of four group stage matches before narrowly missing the semifinals. Recognized as one of the toughest competitors in the field, he clinched both the Virtual Bundesliga and the eChampions League titles last year, now proudly carrying S8UL’s banner on the global stage.

His qualification for the playoffs adds another notable achievement to S8UL’s remarkable performance at EWC 2025. Previously, the organization’s Apex Legends team reached the Grand Finals, while Chess Grandmaster Nihal Sarin secured a top-8 finish after qualifying through the Last Chance Qualifiers. Meanwhile, S8UL’s Tekken 8 players, Arja Gamoori (known as Sephiblack) and Nino Schwarz (referred to as Nino), are gearing up for their opportunities via the Last Chance Qualifiers.

As the first and only Indian team chosen for the prestigious Club Partner Program by the Esports World Cup Foundation, S8UL continues to elevate Indian esports on a global scale, showcasing its commitment to establishing India as a formidable presence in the competitive gaming arena.