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FC Lorient have done it again. On April 28, 2025, the duo of Fouma (Julien Perbal) and Leandro Peixoto (LJR Peixoto) led the club to its fifth consecutive eLigue 1 McDonald’s title, confirming their place at the top of the French esports scene.
After a long season of competition in EA SPORTS FC 25, Lorient came out on top once more, this time after a dramatic and exhausting seven-game final against LOSC Lille.
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Group Stage and Playoffs Format
The 2025 season followed a format familiar to eLigue 1 fans. A total of 11 French clubs competed in the group stage:
- FC Lorient
- Paris Saint-Germain
- Clermont Foot 63
- FC Nantes
- AS Monaco
- RC Strasbourg
- ESTAC Troyes
- LOSC Lille
- Montpellier HSC
- AJ Auxerre
- Angers SCO
The league stage included 11 rounds of matches. The top two teams from this phase earned direct spots in the semi-finals, while the remaining four advanced to the quarter-finals. All playoff matches were played in a best-of-seven format, meaning the first team to win four games would move on.
A Rough Start for the Reigning Champions
Despite being four-time defending champions, Lorient didn’t have it easy. In the grand final against LOSC, they lost the first two games: Leandro fell 1–2 to Brice, and Fouma was beaten 1–4 by Ilian Bouchi, the regular season MVP. With the score at 0–2, Lorient was already under pressure.
But then Leandro delivered one of the biggest wins in eLigue 1 history with a 7–0 victory against Ilian, the same player who had crushed Fouma earlier. This result gave Lorient new hope, but they still trailed 1–2.
In the next game, Fouma couldn’t hold on and lost again, making the series 1–3. With their backs against the wall, Lorient had no room for error.
The Comeback Begins
Fouma responded in style, winning 6–5 in overtime in a chaotic match against Ilian. Then it was Leandro’s turn again. He managed a 6–3 win in extra time, scoring a crucial free kick that pushed the series to a deciding seventh match.
With everything on the line, Leandro once again faced Ilian. He scored first and then gained an advantage after Ilian was shown a red card. But the match wasn’t over. Despite being a man down, Ilian pulled it back to 3–3 by the 85th minute. Still, Leandro kept his cool and scored again in the final minutes, sealing the 4–3 series win and bringing home yet another title for Lorient.
A Record-Breaking Fifth Title
This win marks Lorient’s fifth straight eLigue 1 title, all won since 2021. For Fouma and Leandro, it’s also their third championship together. Their consistency, chemistry, and individual skill have made them the team to beat year after year.
The prize? €30,000 for the champions, while LOSC earned €15,000. The other two semi-finalists, Angers SCO and FC Nantes, each received €7,500, rounding out the €60,000 prize pool.
𝙐𝙉𝙀 𝙋𝙀𝙍𝙁𝙊𝙍𝙈𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀 𝙈𝘼𝙅𝙐𝙎𝘾𝙐𝙇𝙀 😵🎮
Nos Merlus @fouma et @LJR_Peixoto ont remporté lundi soir un 5⃣ème titre de @_eLigue1 🏆👏
Retour sur le scénario d'une finale exceptionnelle 💫
➡️ https://t.co/UO8r0lEUTo#eLigue1McDonalds pic.twitter.com/VoFrdGJp1o— FC LORIENT 🐟 (@FCLorient) April 30, 2025
What’s Next?
Winning the eLigue 1 isn’t the end of the road. Thanks to their results, Lorient’s players have now qualified for:
- eChampions League, May 16–18 in Manchester, with a final on May 28 in Munich
- eCoupe de France, May 23–24 in Clairefontaine
- EA SPORTS FC Pro World Championship (July)
Lorient will now represent France on the European and global stage. Their performance in these upcoming tournaments will be closely followed, especially after such a dramatic run in the eLigue 1 final.
The 2025 eLigue 1 McDonald’s season once again highlighted the growing level of talent in French competitive FIFA. Teams like Olympique Lyonnais and LOSC pushed Lorient to the limit, but in the end, experience and resilience made the difference. As we look ahead to international events, all eyes will be on Fouma and Leandro, who continue to carry FC Lorient’s legacy in virtual football.
