Team Vitality and Paris Saint-Germain Esports are joining forces in a multi-year partnership that will see the two Paris-based organizations field a joint roster in EA SPORTS FC competitions. The new team, PSG.Vitality, will debut during the 2025-2026 competitive season.
The roster will feature French players Ilian Bouchi and Brice Masson, who both competed under Team Vitality last season. They will be coached and managed by Johann “ManiiKa” Simon, a former PSG Esports player who has extended his contract with the squad. The team’s first official matches under the new banner will begin later this month at the FC Pro Open.
The collaboration comes at a pivotal moment for both organizations. PSG recently celebrated its first UEFA Champions League title, while Team Vitality earned a second-place finish at this year’s Esports World Cup. Leaders from both sides emphasized their shared ambition to compete at the highest level and expand their international presence in esports.
A Paris Partnership with Global Goals
Paris Saint-Germain was one of the first football clubs to strategically invest in esports, launching its program in 2016. Team Vitality, founded in 2013, has grown into one of Europe’s most recognized esports organizations, fielding teams across multiple titles.
The partnership will give both organizations a platform to represent Paris on the global esports stage. Officials from PSG and Team Vitality described the move as a natural extension of their shared competitive drive and commitment to international growth.
Bouchi and Masson, both considered rising stars in the French EA FC scene, will compete in the iconic PSG jersey for the upcoming season. With ManiiKa guiding them, the squad is targeting the eLigue 1 title in 2026, as well as strong showings across the broader EA SPORTS FC competitive circuit.
The alliance underscores a growing trend of traditional sports teams strengthening ties with esports organizations, blending competitive gaming with mainstream football fandom.