• With football and table tennis. Also, I spend time with friends to get some distance from EA FC. We try not to talk much about it.

Umut Gültekin

Q: How did you get into eSports?

• I used to play football every day but couldn't make it as a pro. • Initially, I participated in small tournaments in Hamburg on console. I was discovered by Hamburger SV, where I took my first steps before joining RB Leipzig.

Q: How often do you train?

• Before tournaments, about eight hours a day on average. It's important to stay in the flow, not just with training but also by participating in many competitions.

Q: What was the best moment of your career?

• Winning my first World Championship title at the Individual World Championships in London – hands down!

Q: What goals are you pursuing?

• I aim to consistently perform and build on my past successes.• Additionally, I strive to expand my reach and establish myself with my content.

Umut has been one of the best players in the world for years. But let's start from the beginning: Already at 17, the native of Hamburg achieved major success in his debut season. Umut won the FUT Champions Cup in Atlanta, USA. At that time, he was still playing for Hamburger SV. With his move to RBLZ Gaming in September 2020, his career took off - in the RBLZ jersey, Umut has been winning one title after another.

After winning the German Individual Championship (2021) and the German Club Championship (2022) in the Virtual Federal League, Umut achieved a major triumph in July 2022 by becoming the individual world champion at the FIFAe World Cup in Copenhagen.

In 2023, the success continued: Initially, Umut defended the German Club Championship with RBLZ. In the summer, Umut & Co. went even further and won the Club-WC of the FIFAe World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Umut, who is also a key part of the German eNational team, has already secured the most important titles nationally and internationally. Stay tuned!