World Ranking: 29
Team: Gaimin Gladiators
Yuval has been an active competitor for many years, earning impressive wins on the international scene and competing regularly in club competitions. 2024 saw him continue his ascension up the rankings as he had some huge performances in major competitions.
A spectacular 4-3 win over two legs during last season’s eLiga Portugal 2024 competition ensured that he would have the chance to at least compete in the FC Pro World Championship Play-Ins.
Carrying the momentum from winning the Portuguese league, Yuval dominated Group D at the Play-Ins, earning four wins and going undefeated to secure his spot in the next stage of the FC Pro World Championship.
Despite the competition level rising, Yuval didn’t seem to be bothered by the opponents put in front of him as he went on to defeat some of the biggest names in the tournament. Victories over LALIGA FC Pro winner nicolas99fc (twice) in the Group Stage, eMLS Cup winner Jafonso, eChampions League 2023 winner Emre Yilmaz and former World Champion ManuBachoore proved that he could hang with the sport’s most elite players.
Although he was unable to win the Finals, he did secure his spot in this year’s FC Pro Open. Last season he was only able to make it through to the FC Pro Open Global Qualifier, but after his sensational performance in the FC Pro World Championship, he could turn out to be the dark horse of the tournament.