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Furia Esports
Short nameFUR
DivisionsCounter-Strike: Global Offensive
League of Legends
Rocket League
Valorant
Rainbow Six Siege
Apex Legends
Super Smash Bros.
Founded8 August 2017; 7 years ago (2017-08-08)
LocationSão Paulo, Brazil
United States (Apex Legends and CS:GO team)
Colors 
OwnerJaime Pádua
André Akkari
Cris Guedes
PartnersTwitch, PokerStars, Red Bull, Banco Santander, Betway, AOC, HyperX, FTX
Websitewww.furia.gg

Furia Esports (stylized as FURIA Esports or simply FURIA) is a Brazilian professional esports organization. Furia competes in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Rocket League, League of Legends, Valorant, Rainbow Six: Siege, Apex Legends and Super Smash Bros.

In 2022, Furia was named the fifth most currently successful esports organization in the world by the North American portal Nerd Street.[1]

History

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Furia was founded in February 2017 by businessman Jaime Pádua, who was planning to invest in electronic sports, and entrepreneurs André Akkari (professional poker player) and Cris Guedes. These two had similar plans and gave Jaime the ability to structure the project.[2]

On May 6, 2024, the Esports World Cup Foundation, funded by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund and organizers of the Esports World Cup tournament series, announced the 30 organizations (known in the ESWC as Clubs) who would make up the Club Support Program, with Furia being one of them. This program gives teams a one-time six-figure stipend if an organization is willing to enter new esports as well as additional funding each year if they drive viewership and fan engagement to the Esports World Cup.[3]

Counter-Strike

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History

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The team would make their first appearance at a Major just two years after their founding at the IEM Katowice Major 2019,[4] although they were eliminated in the New Challengers Stage. Furia continued to improve for the rest of the year, challenging MIBR as the best team in Brazil[5] and finishing runner-up at ECS Season 7.[6]

The team was the highest seeded team from the Americas region going into PGL Major Stockholm 2021,[7] and were eliminated in the quarterfinals. The team was also eliminated in the quarterfinals of PGL Major Antwerp 2022.[8]

On October 7, 2022, Furia qualified, through the America RMR, to the IEM Rio Major 2022.[9] With a huge support from the fans in his country, FURIA exceeded expectations and managed to go to the semifinals, until then its best placement in a Major.[10]

The IHC Esports team sensationally outplayed FURIA with a score of 2:1, thanks to which it advanced to the group stage of IEM Katowice 2023.[11]

Achievements

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Current roster

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FURIA CS:GO roster
Players Coaches
Handle Name Nationality
FalleN Toledo, Gabriel Brazil
chelo Cespedes, Marcelo Brazil
yuurih Santos, Yuri Brazil
skullz Medeiros, Felipe Brazil
KSCERATO Cerato, Kaike Brazil
Head coach

Sid "Sidde" Macedo

Assistant coach(es)

Viacheslav "innersh1ne" Britvin
Hunter "Lucid" Tucker

Legend:
  • (I) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • Substitute player Substitute
  • Injured Injury / Illness
  

Latest roster transaction: 2024-07-09.

League of Legends

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History

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Furia entered the League of Legends scene with the acquiring of Uppercut Esports' roster to form Furia Uppercut in the CBLOL. The team shortly announced it would rename itself to Furia Esports after the conclusion of the CBLOL 2020 Split 1 tournament.

Current roster

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FURIA League of Legends roster
Players Coaches
Handle Name Nationality
xyno Ferreira, Carlos Brazil
StineR Dias, Vinicius Brazil
Tutsz Peixoto Machado, Arthur Brazil
Ayu Saraiva, Andrey Brazil
zay Argolo Viana, Vinicius Brazil
Head coach

Lucas "Maestro" Pierre

Legend:
  • (I) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • Substitute player Substitute
  • Injured Injury / Illness
  

Latest roster transaction: 14 January 2024.

Rocket League

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History

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In the 2022 Rocket League Championship Series, Furia Esports would make it to the semifinals of the tournament before losing to tournament winners Team BDS.[21]

Achievements

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Current roster

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FURIA Rocket League roster
Players Coaches
Handle Name Nationality
drufinho Langsch Miguel, Arthur Brazil
Lostt Buzon, Gabriel Brazil
yanxnz Xisto Nolasco, Yan Brazil
Head coach

Mateus "STL" Santos

Legend:
  • (I) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • Substitute player Substitute
  • Injured Injury / Illness
  

Latest roster transaction: 12 Apr 2024.

Rainbow Six Siege

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Achievements

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  • 3-4th — Esports World Cup 2024
  • 5-8th — Blast R6 Major Manchester 2024
  • 5-8th — Six Berlin Major 2022 [23]
  • 9-12th — Six Invitational 2022
  • 5-8th — Six Mexico Major 2022
  • 9-12th — Six Invitational 2021

Current roster

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FURIA Rainbow Six Siege roster
Players Coaches
Handle Name Nationality
HerdsZ Herdina, Gustavo Brazil
Kheyze Zanello, Diego Brazil
Jv92 Vitor, João Brazil
Felipox De Lucia, Felipe Brazil
Nade Sá Ferreira, Felipe Brazil
Head coach

Igor "igoorctg" Santos

Assistant coach(es)

Felipe "Abreu" Silva

Legend:
  • (I) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • Substitute player Substitute
  • Injured Injury / Illness
  

Latest roster transaction: 11 March 2024.

Valorant

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Furia announced its entry into the Valorant scene on 21 January 2021. The team would make an appearance at the inaugural 2021 Valorant Champions but would be eliminated in the group stages. They returned for the 2022 Valorant Champions, but finished the championship in the same place.

In late 2022, Riot Games confirmed Furia would receive a franchise spot in the international VALORANT league system.[24][25]

Current roster

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FURIA Valorant roster
Players Coaches
Handle Name Nationality
khalil Schmidt, Khalil Brazil
mwzera Serrati, Leonardo Brazil
havoc Eloy, Ilan Brazil
heat Marcelo, Olavo Brazil
raafa Lima, Rafael Brazil
Head coach

Pedro "peu" Lopes

Assistant coach(es)

Lucas "lukzera" Soares

Legend:
  • (I) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • Substitute player Substitute
  • Injured Injury / Illness
  

Latest roster transaction: 9 December 2024.

References

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  1. ^ "The top 10 esports orgs in the world in 2022, so far". Nerd Street. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
  2. ^ "FURIA: a organização de André Akkari que surpreendeu no CS:GO e que tem torcida até de Neymar". Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  3. ^ Fudge, James (6 May 2024). "30 Teams Selected for the Esports World Cup Club Support Program". The Esports Advocate. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  4. ^ Villanueva, Jamie (11 February 2019). "What to expect at the IEM Katowice CS:GO Major". Dot Esports. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  5. ^ Biazzi, Leonardo (5 June 2019). "MIBR felps: If FURIA beat us, they are the best Brazilian team, simple". Dot Esports. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  6. ^ Biazzi, Leonardo (31 December 2019). "The best unexpected CS:GO showings in 2019". Dot Esports. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  7. ^ Cowley, Ric. "FURIA Esports gear up for PGL Major Stockholm". Red Bull. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  8. ^ Zucker, Coby. "Spirit topple FURIA at PGL Antwerp, continue miracle run". Upcomer. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  9. ^ Biazzi, Leonardo (7 October 2022). "Americas RMR: FURIA win Brazilian derby to book ticket to IEM Rio Major". Dot Esports. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
  10. ^ "Heroic beat FURIA on home turf to make IEM Rio Major grand final". HLTV.org. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  11. ^ "IHC Esports knock out FURIA from IEM Katowice 2023 and advance to the group stage". egamersworld.com. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  12. ^ "ESL Pro League Season 12: North America". hltv.org. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  13. ^ Biazzi, Leonardo (11 April 2020). "Evil Geniuses eliminate FURIA to advance to ESL Pro League season 11 North America grand finals". Dot Esports. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  14. ^ "Heroic beat FURIA on home turf to make IEM Rio Major grand final". HLTV.org. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  15. ^ Robertson, Scott (3 June 2022). "FURIA reaches IEM Dallas semifinal after comeback victory over G2". Dot Esports. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  16. ^ Biazzi, Leonardo; Miter, Mateusz; Robertson, Scott (10 April 2022). "ESL Pro League season 15: Scores, bracket, schedule". Dot Esports. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  17. ^ "ESL Pro League Season 13". hltv.org. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  18. ^ Biazzi, Leonardo (1 June 2019). "FURIA and FaZe advance to the DreamHack Masters Dallas semifinals". Dot Esports. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  19. ^ Robertson, Scott (19 May 2022). "Spirit eliminate Brazilian side FURIA from PGL Antwerp Major, set up semifinal clash with FaZe". Dot Esports. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  20. ^ Miter, Mateusz (5 November 2021). "Gambit's PGL Stockholm Major dream lives on with win over FURIA in quarterfinals". Dot Esports. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  21. ^ Bencomo, Brian. "Team BDS win RLCS 2021-22 World Championship". nerdstreet.com. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  22. ^ "FURIA takes home Gamers8 2022 Rocket League championship". Reuters. 17 July 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  23. ^ "Six Berlin Major 2022". escorenews.com. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  24. ^ Geddes, George; Robertson, Scott; Scharnagle, Jessica (21 September 2022). "VALORANT partnership live tracker: EMEA, Americas, and Asia league". Dot Esports.
  25. ^ "Riot Games reveals Valorant Champions Tour partnered-team roster". www.sportsbusinessjournal.com. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
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