The competitive spotlight in the Brazilian esports landscape recently shone brightly on the battle royale phenomenon, Fortnite. At the Prêmio eSports Brasil (PeB) 2025 ceremony, held in São Paulo, Lorenzo “Stryker” Gabriel Moreschi of Grêmio Esports was officially recognized as the Best Fortnite Player of the year.
Key Recognition: Stryker was selected by the Super Jury based on his exceptional performance throughout the competitive calendar spanning from September 2024 to December 2025. This accolade firmly places him at the apex of Brazilian professional Fortnite.
Consistency on the Regional Front: Dominating the Majors
Stryker’s path to the PeB award was paved not merely with flashes of brilliance, but with relentless consistency. The competitive Fortnite scene relies heavily on the FNCS Majors, regional tournaments that serve as the gateway to the global stage.
Teaming up with Cadu and Tisco, Stryker anchored a trio that quickly established itself as a benchmark for strategic gameplay and execution in the Brazilian region. Their defining achievement was the decisive victory in the FNCS 2025 Major 2: Brazil. This win was not just a title; it served as a crucial direct qualification ticket to the highly coveted FNCS Global Championship, bypassing the complex qualification gauntlet.
Demonstrating that their Major 2 performance was no anomaly, the trio maintained their elite status by achieving a Top 4 finish in Major 3. This year-long display of reliable performance placed the Grêmio team among the most consistent rosters the region had ever produced.
Making History on the Global Stage: The Lyon Milestone
While regional dominance is critical, the true measure of elite talent resides on the international competitive landscape. The FNCS 2025 Global Championship in Lyon, France, offered Stryker his stage to validate the Brazilian region`s prowess. Many regional champions struggle to translate their success against the global elite; Stryker`s trio did not.
The Grêmio roster concluded the Global Championship in a commendable 12th place overall, accumulating 399 points. This result positioned them as the second-best Brazilian trio in the world rankings. However, their contribution transcended mere placement.
During the intense, high-pressure finals of the Global Championship, Stryker, Cadu, and Tisco achieved a monumental feat: they secured a Victory Royale in a global lobby. For the uninitiated, this is akin to winning a round in the FIFA World Cup final. This mark not only signaled the organization`s debut at the peak of a world competitive lobby but, more importantly, confirmed that a Brazilian squad could fundamentally challenge and defeat the long-established North American and European powerhouses.
The Super Jury’s Calculus
The decision by the Super Jury—the panel responsible for assessing the nominees—was heavily influenced by the confluence of Stryker`s accomplishments. Being nominated alongside other regional titans, such as his teammate Cadu and the formidable Phzin, the margin for error was negligible. Stryker`s resume was deemed superior due to a rigorous set of metrics:
- Securing a Regional Major Championship.
- Achieving direct qualification to the Global Championship.
- Establishing a historic milestone (the first Brazilian Victory Royale) in the final international event.
This combination demonstrated not just individual skill, but the ability to perform under peak pressure, turning potential into tangible, history-making results.
Contextualizing the PeB Award
The Prêmio eSports Brasil (PeB), an annual event since 2017, stands as the premier recognition platform for the Brazilian electronic sports market. The 2025 edition celebrated excellence across 29 competitive modalities, honoring players, teams, organizations, commentators (casters), and content creators. Stryker’s win is a testament to the continued maturity and accelerating professionalization of the Brazilian esports ecosystem, signaling that talent development in the region is now yielding globally competitive athletes.
Stryker’s recognition is more than a personal trophy; it represents the moment Brazilian Fortnite moved definitively from being a regional powerhouse to a recognized force on the international stage.
