Jorrel Aristorenas’ next big play
Professional footballer and esports player Jorrel Aristorenas is set to represent the Philippines at the Red Bull Wings Cup World Finals in Miami, USA, in January 2027 for EA Sports FC™ 27.
He earned the coveted slot after winning the National Final, which took place on Nov. 7 at Matchpoint Sportsbar in Mandaluyong City, where he faced the country’s top EA Sports FC™ 27 players from the Open League and University League.
The best of the best square off
The National Finals featured the best EA Sports FC™ 27 Rush Mode (the game’s fast-paced 5v5 mode) players from the Open League, which welcomed players through a series of in-person qualifying matches, and the University League, which held qualifiers on participating campuses.
The top eight players from each league advanced to the National Finals, where Aristorenas ultimately took home the crown of Red Bull Wings Cup 2026 Philippine National Champion.
What awaits in Miami?
In January 2027, Aristorenas will compete against top EA Sports FC™ 27 players from nearly 80 countries at the Red Bull Wings Cup World Finals in Miami, USA.
At Inter Miami’s Nu Stadium, the World Finals will introduce a competition format that combines EA Sports FC™ 27 matches with real-life football challenges, testing players’ skills on and off the virtual pitch.
After determining the Top 16, the competition will feature additional knockout rounds played in various settings, including the stadium pitch using the jumbotron screen, a race car, a speedboat, and a helicopter.
Who is Jorrel Aristorenas?
Jorrel Zachary Cayanan Aristorenas is an England-born professional footballer who has represented the Philippines internationally. He played for the Philippine U22 team during the 2016 AFC U23 Championship. Aristorenas also notably suited up for local clubs such as Loyola Meralco Sparks, Global Makati, Stallion Laguna, and currently Maharlika FC, where he serves as a midfielder.
Before participating in the Red Bull Wings Cup, Aristorenas represented the country in the FIFAe Nations Online Qualifiers, where the Philippines landed a fourth-place finish. He also played in the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou for the same game.
Aristorenas went from playing at the international stage for Philippine football—though still playing at a high level locally—to dominating virtually.
Among eSport players whose skills normally do not translate into the real world, Aristorenas is part of the rare club that can undoubtedly do both.
