World Ranking: 41
Team: Raja Casablanca x All Gamers Global
Last season, xcharifx was able to get as far as the FC Pro Open Global Qualifier, eventually losing to Emre Yilmaz 7-1. Despite that setback, the 2024 season turned into a banner year for the Moroccan. The 20-year-old bounced back from a disappointing run in last season’s FC Pro Open by winning the eBotola 2024 with a solid 2-0 victory over Wydad for Raja Casablanca, locking in his spot in the FC Pro World Championship Play-Ins.
Although considered an underdog to win the competition, xcharifx stood out from the moment he picked up his controller and began competing in the Play-Ins. A 3-0-1 record ensured he would make it to the Group Stage of the competition.
The FC Pro World Championship Group Stage is when the EA SPORTS FC community began to take notice of him as he beat huge favourite Mark 11 and K1John to earn a spot in the Knockout Stage. With strong support from Morocco, he went on to earn impressive wins against NathanSR99 and AbuMakkah in the Round of 16 and quarter-finals, respectively, before losing 6-0 to eventual winner Anders Vejrgang in the semi-finals.
With a top-four finish in the FC Pro World Championship to his name, he received an invite to this year’s FC Pro Open. The Moroccan will be keen to maintain the momentum he gained from last season’s successes and bring it to the FC Pro Open where he’ll take on more of the sport’s most elite players.
