The spotlight of the Brazilian esports scene shone brightly upon São Paulo’s Memorial da América Latina recently, as the Prêmio eSports Brasil (PeB) 2025 ceremony concluded. Amidst the fanfare recognizing the nation`s top competitive gamers, one name stood out in the mobile battle royale category: Matheus “MT7.” The professional player was officially crowned the best Free Fire athlete of the season, a title earned through relentless statistical dominance and team success with his organization, Fluxo.
A Definitive Win Rooted in Unmatched Consistency
The PeB award selection process rigorously reviews performances across the competitive calendar. For MT7, the decision appeared less of a deliberation and more of a mere formality, given his overwhelming portfolio of achievements spanning late 2024 and throughout 2025. While his team, Fluxo, secured a major World Championship title in December 2024—a victory that set the precedent for the voting period—it was their subsequent campaign in 2025 that solidified MT7`s individual claim to the throne.
Fluxo effectively established a technical monopoly over regional competition. Their trophy cabinet swelled with titles from the fifth ESL Snapdragon Pro Series of Free Fire and the C.O.P.A Free Fire in February. Most critically, they claimed the highly competitive second split title of the FFWS Brasil (WB), the premier national Free Fire league.
The Global Near-Miss and the Architect of Success
Although regional supremacy was secured, the ultimate prize narrowly slipped through their fingers on the international stage. Combining their Vice-Champion finish in the first split of the FFWS Brasil with their second-split victory, Fluxo qualified for the Free Fire World Series. They proceeded to march to a global Top 2 finish, displaying exceptional competitive endurance. The decisive moment came down to the final possible drop, where the Thai powerhouse, Buriram United, edged them out for the championship. While a second-place global finish might prompt introspection for some, it underscores the near-perfect caliber of Fluxo`s season.
The consistency and power displayed by Fluxo were largely attributed to the man steering the ship: MT7. Often lauded as the “backbone” of the team, his role as a support player is typically strategic rather than flash-oriented. Yet, paradoxically, his impact translated directly into individual hardware that is usually reserved for star fraggers.
An Individual Statistical Anomaly
What makes MT7’s PeB victory particularly noteworthy is the undeniable statistical portfolio he amassed, which defied conventional expectations for a support role. He was not just integral to his team’s success; he was repeatedly the most valuable player on the server, period.
MT7 secured the MVP award for every major regional tournament he competed in:
- MVP of the SPS Pro Series (FF)
- MVP of the C.O.P.A FF
- MVP of the First Split of FFWS Brasil (WB)
- MVP of the Second Split of FFWS Brasil (WB)
To put this into technical context, receiving consecutive MVP nods in both splits of a national championship is an astonishing feat of sustained performance. Furthermore, he was recognized in the “Team of the Split” selections on both occasions and received the coveted “Player Absurdo” (Phenomenal Player) designation during the second WB split. His competitors for the PeB award, including Tiago “Bops” (Fluxo`s captain and 2024 winner) and Irllan “Rigby” (LOS, Split 1 winner and also a “Player Absurdo” recipient), were top-tier athletes. However, none could match the sheer volume and critical nature of MT7`s accolades.
The Prestige of the Prêmio eSports Brasil
The Prêmio eSports Brasil has been recognizing the highlights of the Brazilian competitive scene annually since 2017. The award ceremony covers 29 competitive modalities, honoring not only players but also organizations, casters, and content creators. The Free Fire Athlete of the Year award is highly prestigious, reflecting the game`s monumental cultural and competitive significance in Brazil, which remains one of the largest and most passionate Free Fire markets globally.
MT7’s victory in 2025 is more than just an award; it is the formal recognition of a period of sustained excellence and the affirmation that even in a highly aggressive battle royale environment, technical mastery and strategic support can define an era of competitive dominance.
