The competitive spotlight shone brightly on São Paulo this week as the Prêmio eSports Brasil (PeB) 2025 ceremony honored the greatest talents in the nation’s burgeoning esports market. Among the winners, one name stood out for his exceptional performance in the global battle royale arena: Lorenzo “Stryker” Gabriel Moreschi of Grêmio Esports, who was officially crowned the Best Fortnite Player.
The award, presented at the Memorial da América Latina on December 18th, followed a meticulous review by the Superjúri, assessing candidate performance across the competitive period spanning from September 2024 to December 2025. Stryker’s portfolio of achievements during this time proved overwhelmingly persuasive.
The Global Metric: Consistency Meets History
The deciding factor in Stryker’s victory over other high-profile nominees, including teammates Cadu and regional rival Phzin, was his ability to translate regional dominance into unprecedented global success. Esports awards, particularly in titles like Fortnite, often hinge not just on raw skill but on peak performance under maximum pressure—namely, the Global Championship.
Stryker, alongside his trio partners Cadu and Tisco, delivered just that. At the FNCS 2025 Global Championship in Lyon, France, the Grêmio trio finished 12th overall with an impressive 399 points. This result firmly established them as the second-highest-ranked Brazilian squad in the final standings, a significant regional victory in itself.
Achieving the Unthinkable: Brazil’s First Global Victory Royale
While finishing 12th globally is a massive accomplishment, Stryker’s trio secured a moment that will be etched into the history of Brazilian Fortnite: achieving the first-ever Victory Royale by a Brazilian trio in the Global Finals lobby. For a region often struggling to break into the absolute top tiers of international play, this moment was more than a mere high-score—it was a symbolic breakthrough.
It’s a peculiar irony in esports: sometimes, one successful match carries more weight than dozens of consistent placings. The first global Victory Royale was definitive proof that focused Brazilian firepower could indeed translate into tangible results against the world’s elite, marking both the organization’s and Stryker’s debut at the summit of a global Fortnite match.
Regional Reign and Competitive Reliability
Stryker’s international performance was built upon a foundation of domestic consistency. His competitive route throughout the season demonstrated reliability, which is critical in a game defined by high variance. Key highlights leading up to the global stage included:
- **FNCS 2025 Major 2: Brazil Champion:** A clear regional title that secured his direct qualification to the Global Championship, bypassing the anxiety of the last-chance qualifiers.
- **Major 3 High Placement:** Following up the title win with a Top 4 finish in Major 3.
This sustained performance across all Majors of the season kept the trio firmly among the most consistent rosters in the Brazilian region. The Superjúri`s mandate focuses on this blend of regional title contention, Global Championship qualification, and decisive international moments. Stryker`s combination of these factors made his victory undeniable.
The Significance of PeB 2025
The Prêmio eSports Brasil, an annual event since 2017, continues to be the definitive platform for recognizing excellence in the Brazilian esports ecosystem. The 2025 edition honored achievements across 29 categories, encompassing players, teams, organizations, casters, developers, streamers, and, for the first time, content creators across various social media platforms.
For Stryker, this award not only solidifies his status as Brazil’s foremost Fortnite competitor but also provides valuable international recognition. In the intensely competitive and frequently volatile world of Fortnite esports, the PeB 2025 trophy serves as a concrete testament to a season defined by skill, consistency, and a historic breakthrough onto the world stage.
