Germany‘s Umut Gültekin Joins an Elite List of FIFAe World Champions; $250,000 grand prize claimed for winning the first FIFAe Finals event; the first of three trophies handed out this month at the Bella Arena in Copenhagen.

The FIFAe World Cup 2022™ presented by EA SPORTS™ has come to an exciting end as Germany‘s Umut Gültekin has been crowned FIFAe World Champion 2022 after fierce competition throughout.

The 19-year-old German dominated proceedings from the start of the group stage to the end of the competition to become the FIFAe World Champion, never conceding more than one goal in each draw throughout the knockout stage. He follows Mohammed ‘MoAuba’ Harkous as the second consecutive German world champion.

The best EA SPORTS™ FIFA 22 individual player in the world claimed the $250,000 grand prize and joined an elite group of world champions. This brings to an end the first spectacular event of FIFAe Finals 2022, but there is still much to experience in the FIFAe universe over the next two weeks of competition.

“Congratulations to Umut on winning the FIFA World Cupe and ultimately making his game famous on the biggest stage,” said Nick Brown, FIFA Director of Commercial Partnerships. “His dedication throughout the season allowed him to make his dream come true and writing his name in the history books of the FIFAe universe will surely be a memory he will never forget.”

“It’s crazy, I dreamed so much about this moment and I can’t believe it”, said the new World Champion Umut. “We have the strongest nation [in FIFAe]. Next year, one of us will win. [again].”

Both legs of the final were tense and goalless – the tie had to be decided on penalties – and it was Umut ‘Umut’ Gültekin who prevailed to become the FIFAe World Champion and lift the famous trophy in Copenhagen lifted by previous champions such as Mohammed . ‘MoAuba’ Harkous and Mosaad ‘Msdossary’ Aldossary.

The conclusion of the FIFAe World Cup 2022 brings the end of the first week of FIFAe Finals 2022, the ultimate venue for the local and global FIFAe community. The three main events: FIFAe World Cup™ presented by EA SPORTS, FIFAe Club World Cup™ presented by EA SPORTS and FIFAe Nations Cup™ presented by EA SPORTS, will be played over three consecutive weeks.

The high-level action is just beginning: Dive back into the FIFAe universe next week when the FIFAe Club World Cup 2022 kicks off to crown the best organization in FIFA esports, taking place from 20-23 June. July. Up to three players per club will compete on the biggest stage to represent their badge, all for glory and a chance to hold the new trophy for the first time. More information about this event is available here (https://fifa.fans/3PBqNjg).

The last week of July features the FIFAe Nations Cup 2022 from July 27-30, and on the final day, fans can jump into the FIFAe universe and watch the highest level of international esports live at the Bella Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark. Tickets for July 30 are available here (https://fifa.fans/3uWsIHh).