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French esports team Team Vitality has shared big news for fighting game fans. The organization has officially signed Neia, a young Tekken 8 player who made a strong name for herself in 2025.
At just 16 years old, Neia is already seen as one of the most promising players in the European Tekken scene. After a year filled with impressive results at major tournaments, she will now represent Team Vitality for the next two competitive seasons.
Joining a Strong Fighting Game Squad
By joining Vitality, Neia becomes part of a well-known and experienced fighting game lineup. The team already includes top Tekken players like Jeon “Jeondding” Sanghyeon and Rey “KingReyJr” Escanio. Vitality also has strong players in other fighting games, including H-DOPE, K-TOPE, and CientifiKOF in the Fatal Fury scene.
This gives Neia the chance to train, learn, and grow alongside some of the best players in the world.
How Neia Rose to Fame in 2025
Neia’s journey started gaining attention in June 2025 during a Kayane Session event held at V.Hive, which is Team Vitality’s main base in Paris. French champion and content creator Kayane noticed her after she played with confidence and defeated several skilled opponents.
Later in the year, Neia continued to improve her results. She finished 13th at the Ultimate Fighting Arena in September, showing she could compete at a high level. Her biggest moment came in October at EVO France, where she placed 17th and knocked out multiple well-known players.
Her best performance of the year came in December at Galaxian Explosion. Neia reached the top four and beat French player Georges “Jodd” Nguende during her strong run.
What’s Next for Neia in 2026
With Team Vitality now behind her, Neia is set to enter 2026 with bigger goals and higher expectations. She will aim to compete against the top Tekken 8 players in the world and prove that her rise is not just a short moment, but the start of a long career.
Being so young, Neia has plenty of time to grow, improve, and build a strong legacy in the esports world. Fans will be watching closely to see how far this new chapter with Team Vitality will take her.
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