Manuel "ManuBachoore" Bachoore delivers a thrilling 5-3 win in the grand final, becoming a two-time world champion and adding to Team Liquid’s historic triple crown at EWC 2025.
Manuel "ManuBachoore" Bachoore has once again etched his name into esports history, claiming the FC Pro World Championship at the Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Representing Team Liquid, he secured a dramatic 5-3 victory over Brice "Brice" Masson of Team Vitality in the grand final.
ManuBachoore's Journey from Play-ins to FC Pro EWC 2025 Win
ManuBachoore’s road to the top was anything but easy. Entering the competition through the play-ins, he dropped just one match in the group stage, finishing at the top of his group. From there, his main event run included several nail-biting one-goal victories. Each match underlined the razor-thin margins at this elite level of competition.
In the semifinals, ManuBachoore made a statement by defeating Brazilian Guilherme “GuiBarros” Barros 5-1. Meanwhile, Team Liquid’s hopes for an all-Liquid final ended when Dutch star Levi "Levi de Weerd" lost 5-4 to French standout Brice Masson in the other semi.
FC Pro World Championship 2025 Grand Final Showdown
The title decider against Brice was every bit the clash fans hoped for. Goals came in quick exchanges as both players showcased their attacking flair. Holding just a one-goal lead late on, ManuBachoore sealed the championship with a decisive strike to make it 5-3.
His victory was not just about tactical precision and mechanical skill, but also mental composure under immense pressure. ManuBachoore also admitted that, following a difficult loss at the ePremier League earlier this year, he wasn’t sure he could reach the top again.
The final touch. @ManuelBachoore's incredible journey from the qualifiers to the World Championship is now forever etched into the EWC totem. pic.twitter.com/mFqQWNkePb
— Esports World Cup (@EWC_EN) August 10, 2025
Points, Prizes, and Impact on the Club Championship
- ManuBachoore – $250,000 – 1,000 points
- Brice – $150,000 – 750 points
- Levi de Weerd – $70,000 – 500 points
- GuiBarros – $70,000 – 300 points
ManuBachoore’s triumph earned him $250,000 and a massive 1,000 Club Championship points for Team Liquid. This result catapulted the club to the top of the overall standings with 4,200 points—500 ahead of second-place Team Falcons.
Levi de Weerd’s third-place finish also contributed 500 points, while Brice earned $150,000 and 750 points for Team Vitality, keeping them in third position overall but closing the gap on Team Falcons.
Players who finished 5th–8th, like Tekkz and Obrun2002, took home $40,000 each. Those from 9th to 32nd earned between $ 10,000 and $ 15,000.
Team Liquid’s dominance at EWC 2025 is unprecedented. Their victory in EA Sports FC 25 becomes their third championship at this year’s event, a feat no other club has achieved in a single World Cup.
Overall, with this victory, ManuBachoore has cemented himself as one of the most decorated FC Pro players of all time, and his performance will be a reference point for aspiring champions. For Team Liquid, the focus now shifts to defending their lead in the Club Championship as the final two weeks of EWC 2025 promise even more drama.