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- LOSC and Team Vitality have extended their EA FC Esports Partnership for the third consecutive year
- The team will consist of two young French talents, Ilian Bouchi and Brice Mason. They will be coached Johann ‘ManiiKa” Simon who has also renewed his contract with Team Vitality.
- For the 2024/25 campaign, the team has already set ambitious goals, including winning the highly anticipated eLigue 1, McDonald’s, at the national level and qualifying for the Esports World Cup 2025 at the international level.
The French Lille Olympique Sporting Club and the leading esports organization Team Vitality have announced their renewed partnership for a third consecutive season. The partnership will focus on their EA FC 25 roster (EA Sports), with both clubs united in their values of ambition, success and unity.
A REVENEWED COMMITMENT FOR EXCELLENCE
Both clubs have returned to the virtual stage of football, joining together again for a 3rd season in eLigue 1 The goals are now higher than ever with a stronger team and better training conditions.
The team will continue to train at Team Vitality’s V.Performance Centre at the Stade de France, switching between home sessions and bootcamps. The team will have access to the Domaine de Luchin – LOSC’s cutting-edge training facility – and be able to attend Lille club games.
The partnership between LOSC and Team Vitality, whose Real-World Football team is currently competing to qualify for the Round of 16, UEFA Champions League this season, ensures that LOSC will continue to participate in an official Professional Football League tournament. EA FC25 is one of the world’s most popular cultural products, giving the club, players and partners an unparalleled level of visibility.
Both clubs have clear goals: win their first international tournament and secure their first national McDonald’s eLigue 1. Players will also aim to qualify for 2025 Esports World Cup – a global event that has become a major attraction.
“Extending the partnership with LOSC to a third year is a source of great pride. This reflects our commitment and shared vision to push the boundaries of traditional sports and esports. We are investing together in emerging talents such as Ilian and Brice. This new season will bring exciting opportunities to our clubs and players, both in France and internationally. “We’re ready to take advantage of these opportunities,” says Nicolas Maurer. Co-Founder and CEO at Team Vitality.
It’s a great pleasure to announce that LOSC has renewed its partnership with Team Vitality. This is one of Europe’s most successful esports organizations. We will once again bring our passion for winning to the virtual pitch at EA Sports FC. The DNA of LOSC is to never give in and to perform at our best. I wish the LOSC esports teams the very best, as they represent Les Dogues !” Olivier Letang CEO of LOSC
A YOUNG TEAMS, DETERMINED FOR VICTORY
Ilian Bouchi, and Brice Masson are two of the most promising French talents on Team Vitality and LOSC’s roster. Both players bring a lot of energy and motivation despite their young age. The players, under the guidance of ManiiKa’s coaching, are ready to dominate at the highest level and embody the spirit of both clubs.
Full Roster
- Ilian (Bouchi) (19 years old) is a young, explosive talent that joins Team Vitality in the second year consecutively. Ilian is known for his impressive performances and unique style of play. He was named Rookie of The Year in the eLigue Awards at the end of 2023/24, a mark of a rising star.
- Brice Masson (age 20) joined Team Vitality after playing with Clermont Foot at the end last season. Brice’s style of play is more strategic and controlled, in contrast to Ilian. Brice has already won an eCoupe de France and reached the eLigue 1 Uber Eats semifinals in 2024.
- Johann “ManiiKa” Simon (30 years old, Coach) is back for the new season. He is a talented, respected and experienced former player who has become a coach with an in-depth understanding of competitive play. ManiiKa is eager to lead the players in their second year with the LOSC, Team Vitality.
