Guild Esports PLC (LSE:GILD, OTC:GULDF) said its FIFA pro-player, Nicolas Villalba (Nicolas99fc), took first place in Europe's prestigious EA Sports FIFA 22 eChampions League on 27 May, securing the global teams organisation and lifestyle brand its sixth major international trophy.
Villalba, who has been part of Guild's FIFA esports roster since December last year, took home the US$75,000 top prize at the tournament, and with the win has also secured a place in the FIFA 22 Global Series Playoffs in July.
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"We are incredibly proud to have the top FIFA player in Europe on the Guild roster and congratulate Nicolas and our entire team for their success. They are the epitome of Guild's drive towards continuous improvement,” commented Kal Hourd, Guild Esports’s chief executive.
"Winning trophies, building a global fanbase and generating media value is exactly what our brand sponsors expect, and the growing strength of the Guild brand helps to support our ongoing discussions with potential new sponsorship partners."