Across Friday 6 November and Saturday 7 November, the Portuguese pro battled valiantly to earn a place in one of EA SPORTS FC’s biggest competitions.
Jafonso’s FC Pro Open Global Qualifier began with a joint 13th place finish in the Swiss Stage after three wins and two defeats.
It saw Jafonso advance to the Group C Upper Bracket quarterfinals where he beat HHezerS 11-2 before an Upper Bracket Semifinal 5-4 defeat to Ilian.
Our ePrem champion had one final chance to qualify for the Pro Open and it came with an added twist.
He had to face Man City Esports’ newest signing GuiBarros in the Lower Bracket Semifinal.
With only one able to advance to the Pro Open, pleasantries were put to the side as the two battled it out in an incredible 6-3 win for Jafonso.
In one of the best games of the afternoon, the the two took centre stage as individuals with both City coaches watching from the sideline rather than offering guidance on the stage to provide a neutral battle against two teammates.
He will join Matias Bonanno at the FC Pro Open 2027 after the Argentine qualified following an incredible top four finish at the 2026 World Championship.
The major which will begin on Monday 30 November, keep across mancity.com, the Official Man City App and our social media channels: @ManCityEsports for further updates of the upcoming competition.
