"The true potential of a player can only be seen at a LAN event": Vansh Sharma, FIFA athlete for FC Goa in the eISL
The second season of the eISL, India's premier FIFA 23 gaming tournament, is rapidly approaching its conclusive stages. With the playoffs beginning this week, FC Goa is entering the final stretch as the firm favorites with an impressive unbeaten streak in the group games. Vansh Sharma has been the star of the show so far, and he'll be looking to continue his hot streak and win it all.
Vansh represented FC Goa in the inaugural edition of the EISL as well, and his spectacular breakout season led to him being retained by the club for a second stint. He has formed a dominant partnership with Aadizema, going unbeaten across all ten games during the initial stages of the tournament.
In a conversation with Sportskeeda Esports' Shivanshu Raturi, Vansh provided some valuable insight into his journey as a professional FIFA Esports athlete, as well as his relationship with FC Goa and their fans.
Q. This is your second season representing FC Goa in the EISL. How did it feel to be retained by the club? Have you had any interaction with the fanbase or players?
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Vansh: I feel honored to be retained by FC Goa in the second season of the eISL. I have good chemistry with the club as well as the fans of FC Goa. I have had several positive fan interactions, with fans motivating and supporting me throughout the season.
Q. You had an impressive showing in the inaugural edition of the EISL. What are some of your favorite memories from last season? Do you prefer the LAN-based approach of last season or this year's online gameplay?
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Vansh: No one expected my partner Afnan and I to make it to the playoffs during the first season of the eISL, but we gave everyone a tough time and performed extremely well. We also had a
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