eChampions League 2024: Jonny on his success
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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Paderborn's Jonny looks back on winning the final and his stellar season.
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Paderborn's Jonny has become one of the biggest names in the FC community following an incredible 2024 where he has dominated all competitions.
The 19-year-old won the domestic double in the Virtual Bundesliga and then secured the eChampions League trophy in his first attempt in London.
It wasn't all plain sailing for Jonny as he was behind going into the second half of his final against Levyfinn, but that didn't stop him from believing that he could secure the victory.
"My coach calmed me down," he said. "He said to me "You'll win it." That's something he said to me in the Virtual Bundesliga finals, which helped me get here, and now the eChampions League final. Now I've won three trophies this year. It's so amazing."
With the VBL and eChampions League already sitting in his trophy cabinet, Jonny now has a chance to compete in the FC Pro World Championship. When asked if he is a favourite for that title, he remained humble despite still being on a high from his success in London.
"I don't know [if I'm the favourite] but I hope I can win a fourth trophy this year and stay unbeaten in the World Cup. We will see."
eChampions League honours board
2019: Chris – Christopher Holly (USA, New York City FC)
2020*: Event not held due to COVID-19
2021: OliverPN – Oliver Provstgaard (DEN, unattached)
2022: nicolas99fc – Nicolas Villalba (ARG, Guild Esports)
2023: Emre – Emre Yilmaz (NED, Team Gullit)
2024: Jonny – Jonas Wirth (NED, Paderborn)
*2020 eChampions League Invitational event won by Tekkz (Donovan Hunt, GBR, Fnatic)