"Through eISL, I got the chance to compete with the best pros in the FIFA esports scene": Odisha FC player Sarvagya Rawat

sportskeeda.com:

Gameweek 7 of the eISL, India's premier FIFA tournament, came to a conclusion yesterday. With two of the six playoff spots still up for grabs, the qualification scenario is quite exciting. All teams will feature in the final gameweek of the eISL, apart from Odisha FC, who have completed their 10 matches.

Sarvagya Rawat made his eISL debut with Odisha FC this season. Sarvagya, or simply Vagya, was paired up with Nathan Fernandes for the ongoing season. Despite being relatively inexperienced in the pro scene, the pair have done quite well, causing some upsets along the way.

In conversation with Sportskeeda Esports' Yasho Amonkar, Sarvagya reveals how a childhood friend helped him on his journey to the eISL, details his experiences of the season, and gets candid about where he thinks he needs to improve.

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Sarvagya: The first edition of this game I ever played was FIFA 13 on the PSP. My older brother, Suryansh, introduced me to the game, and that is how my journey started. I only played offline or with my brother until FIFA 20.

FIFA 20 was when I learned about FIFA Ultimate Team. It was during the COVID pandemic, when I had a lot of time to play and get better, that I realized that I could start competing and make a career out of FIFA esports.

Sarvagya: The experience and the opportunity that has been provided to me has been surreal. Through eISL, I got the chance to compete with the best pros in the FIFA esports scene.

This has not only led me to understand the scene better but has also helped me grow immensely as a player for seasons to come. It’s an opportunity only provided to a few, and I am lucky and privileged enough to be a part of this elite tournament.

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Sarvagya: Emaad and I have been friends