The name Eric "aspas" Santos has long been legendary in the world of VALORANT. Since his triumph with LOUD in 2022, he has become a symbol not only of the Brazilian scene but also of the global stage. However, in 2025, Aspas's story reached a new level: he became the top player of VALORANT Champions by statistics, even though his team MIBR barely made it to the tournament and was eliminated earlier than ever before.

Aspas: A Champion Who Never Slows Down

Back in 2022, Aspas shocked the scene with his mechanical skill and game sense. As part of LOUD, he didn't just become a world champion; he did so with the confidence of a true predator. VALORANT Champions 2022 was a triumph for the Brazilian scene and the birth of a new leader on the global stage.

Four Years at the Top

In 2022, Aspas, as part of LOUD, gifted Brazil a historic world championship title, becoming a symbol of a new era for the region. A year later, he returned to the Champions stage with the same LOUD, where the team confidently reached the top 3, and Aspas solidified his status as one of the best duelists on the planet.

In 2024, he changed regions and joined Leviatán, where he adapted to a completely different game structure and once again led the team to the podium, repeating a third-place finish. This season proved that Aspas could influence the outcome regardless of the roster, role, or team style.

By 2025, he was representing MIBR—a new fully Brazilian lineup that made it to the Champions by a miracle, thanks to Americas Points, finishing only 9th-10th in the regional league. Despite this, Aspas turned doubts into confidence: MIBR reached the top 5-6 globally, and he became the best player of the tournament by statistics, topping the charts in ACS (262) and K/D (1.66).

How MIBR Even Made It to Champions

The fact that MIBR ended up at VALORANT Champions 2025 is already considered a sensation. At the VCT 2025: Americas Stage 2, the team finished the group stage with a 2–3 record, only securing 9th-10th place in the region overall, and did not make it to the playoffs. Yet, thanks to previously earned Americas Points from earlier stages of the season, MIBR managed to stay in the top 4 by regional points and snatched the last ticket to Champions.

The Solo Performance of the Century

When MIBR arrived at Champions 2025, no one expected heroics from them. But Aspas did the impossible: he led the player rankings in ACS and K/D throughout the tournament, surpassing all stars from EMEA, Americas, and Pacific.

Aspas's outcome at VALORANT Champions 2025:

• 15 maps
• 319 kills / 192 deaths / 44 assists
• ACS: 262
• K/D: 1.66
• KPR: 0.93

No other player could maintain such a level of consistency in such a weak team context. Aspas literally carried MIBR on his shoulders, delivering crucial clutches, multi-kills, and first impacts in every other round.

The Only One Bringing Brazil Back to the Stage

With the failure of LOUD, 2GAME Esports, and FURIA in the regional leagues, it was MIBR that became the only Brazilian team to reach the world finals. And Aspas—the only player with whom Brazil returned to Champions since 2022. This achievement cannot be overstated: in an era where even top regions constantly change rosters, Aspas remains the unchanging flag of Brazil.

A Legacy That Lives Right Now

Aspas is not just one of the best players in VALORANT history. He has become proof that individual strength can carry an entire country. From the championship title in 2022 to the top rating in 2025—he never slows down. When it seems the scene has forgotten about Brazil, Aspas returns and reminds everyone: he's still here, and he's still number one.