- Team Vitality, a leading esports club in France and Europe, and LOSC (Lille Olympique Sporting Club) – 2021 French football champion 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 to the forefront of the EA SPORTS FC scene.
- Team Vitality and LOSC also announce the signing of young prodigy Ilian Bouchi within the club to play side by side with Corentin “Rocky” Chevrey within the roster as well as Johann “ManiiKa” Simon as coach.
Team Vitality and LOSC join forces for the second year in a row. This renewed partnership solidifies their commitment and desire to create a formidable duo to perform on the French EA SPORTS FC 24 stage.
ILIAN BOUCHI AND MANIIKA JOIN THE TEAM VITALITY AND LOSC ESPORTS STAFF
Team Vitality and LOSC eSports are pleased to introduce the newest recruit to their EA SPORTS FC 24 team, Ilian Bouchi. Ilian is originally from the north of France and a die-hard football fan. He discovered his talent for the game with his family as a child, before being spotted very quickly. Known for his exceptional mechanics, Ilian managed to rank very quickly at the top of the European competition. He intends to use his talent to help the team succeed and achieve the clubs' objectives. His arrival in the team also reflects the commitment of Team Vitality and LOSC eSports to recruit top-class young talent and to remain at the forefront of performance.
Ilian Bouchi says: “I am honored to join a team as prestigious as Team Vitality and LOSC eSports. As a young player, it is a source of pride to play alongside Rocky who has evolved throughout his career. As a LOSC supporter myself, I am really looking forward to representing them for this upcoming 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 nice major titles to his credit (eLigue 1 Champion in 2017, Dreamhack in 2016). He is now starting a new season as a coach. 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 for a structure 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
RESUMPTION OF THE SEASON IN THE COLORS OF RED AND WHITE
Like last year, both clubs will be keen to stand out in the competition. Their common goal is to win a national title and obtain qualification for the Worlds.
In competition, the team will continue to wear the Team Vitality x LOSC mixed jersey, 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 of our organizations. It is a club that shares our vision of excellence in esports as well as in traditional sport,” said Nicolas Maurer, CEO of Team Vitality. “We can’t wait for the season to begin and see this new duo evolve together.”
“LOSC is very pleased to renew its collaboration with Team Vitality, one of the eSport leaders in Europe, after a successful first year of partnership. Team Vitality is ambitious, as is LOSC. On all fields, we are competitors and the union of our strengths and our common values must allow us to achieve the highest objectives. Welcome to Ilian and Maniika who join Rocky and the team. Good season of EA Sports FC! “ Olivier Letang, CEO of LOSC.