Team Vitality, a leading esports club in France and Europe, and LOSC (Lille Olympique Sporting Club) – 2021 French football champions and founding club of the eLigue 1 Uber Eats – are delighted to announce the renewal of their partnership for the 2024 season.
- The two French clubs return for a second consecutive year at the forefront of the EA SPORTS FC scene.
- Team Vitality and LOSC also announce the signing of young prodigy Ilian Bouchi to the club, where he will play alongside Corentin “Rocky” Chevrey on the roster, as well as Johann “ManiiKa” Simon as coach.
Team Vitality and LOSC are joining forces for the second consecutive year. This renewed partnership solidifies their commitment and their desire to create a formidable duo to perform on the French EA SPORTS FC 24 scene.
ILIAN BOUCHI AND MANIIKA JOIN THE ROSTERS OF TEAM VITALITY AND LOSC ESPORTS
Team Vitality and LOSC eSports are happy to introduce the new signing of their EA SPORTS FC 24 team, Ilian Bouchi. Ilian is originally from northern France and is a die-hard football fan. He discovered his talent for the game with his family from an early age, before being quickly scouted. Known for his exceptional mechanics, Ilian managed to quickly rank at the top of the European competition. He fully intends to put his talent at the service of the team's success to achieve the clubs' objectives. His arrival in the team also reflects the commitment of Team Vitality and LOSC eSports to recruit top young talents and to stay at the forefront of performance.
Ilian Bouchi states: “I am honored to join such a prestigious team as Team Vitality and LOSC eSports. As a young player, it is a pride to play alongside Rocky, whose career I have followed. Being a LOSC supporter myself, I am really looking forward to representing them this coming season. I will give my all to take the team as far as possible!”
On the staff side, Team Vitality and LOSC eSports welcome Johann Simon as coach. Better known as “Maniika”, this former professional player has a long career on FIFA (2010-2022). He has participated in several World Cups and has some very prestigious major titles to his name (eLigue 1 Champion in 2017, Dreamhack in 2016). He now begins a new season wearing the coach's hat. Finally, Olivier “NephaleM” Morizet takes on the role of Team Manager to support the team throughout the year.
Johann “ManiiKa” Simon explains: “I am delighted to start this new adventure, especially with an organization like Team Vitality and a club like LOSC! I can't wait to prove myself and work with the team.”
Team Vitality 🤝 @LOSC_eSports
Continuing together in 2024! pic.twitter.com/WuqMz7qvUk
— Team Vitality 🐝 (@TeamVitality) September 29, 2023
START OF THE SEASON IN THE RED AND WHITE COLORS
As last year, the two clubs will be eager to stand out in competition. Their common goal is to win a national title and secure a qualification for the Worlds.
In competition, the team will continue to wear the Team Vitality x LOSC mixed jersey, a symbol of this collaboration. The team will continue to train at Team Vitality's V.Performance bootcamp, incubated within the Stade de France. It will also have access to the prestigious Domaine de Luchin, LOSC's training center and headquarters.
“Signing for a second year with LOSC is an incredible opportunity for both our organizations. It is a club that shares our vision of excellence in both esports and traditional sports,” stated Nicolas Maurer, CEO of Team Vitality. “We cannot wait for the season to start to see this new duo perform together.”
“LOSC is very happy to renew its collaboration with Team Vitality, one of the leaders in European esports, after a successful first year of partnership. Team Vitality is ambitious, and so is LOSC. On every field, we are competitors, and the union of our strengths and common values should allow us to achieve the highest objectives. Welcome to Ilian and Maniika, who join Rocky and the team. Good EA Sports FC season!” – Olivier Letang, President and CEO of LOSC.