The FIFAe World Cup, is one of the most inclusive esports tournaments in existence. Players from all over the world have the chance to lift the FIFAe World Cup Trophy. But there can only be one champion.
Thomas Lyte was honoured to be chosen as the designers and makers of the first FIFAe World Cup Trophy. The FIFAe World Cup is a tournament held by FIFA, players from across the globe compete in head-to-head matches on mobile and consoles, in search of the best players in the world.
Thomas Lyte’s design team designed and created the bespoke trophy, which our goldsmiths and silversmiths then hand crafted in our world-renowned London workshops from the finest silver and gold plate. Moreover, standing 50cm tall, the trophy took shape through traditional methods such as spinning, hand chasing, hand engraving, silver and gold plating, and hand polishing. Building on these centuries-old skills, our manufacturing team also employed leading-edge, pioneering modern techniques.
The FIFAe World Cup features a central column with a distinct, dramatically engraved graphic inlay. In contrast, the column’s satin finish meets a sheet of polished silver plate that spirals up the trophy. At the top sits a hand-engraved silver globe, a signature trait of the FIFA trophy family. Finally, a stylised golden crown, inspired by the FIFAe World Cup logo, adorns the globe.
The open qualifying format attracted over 20 million participants in the inaugural 2018 online tournament. As a result, Guinness World Records recognised this as a record for an online eSports game. Since then, the tournament has expanded to include Konami’s eFootball and Rocket League. Both titles are free-to-play on consoles and mobile, and more games will join the tournament in the near future.
In addition to our work on the FIFAe World Cup, Thomas Lyte is proud to have designed and hand-crafted the Esports World Cup Club Championship Trophy, the eChampions League Trophy, the ePremier League Trophy, and two more prestigious esports trophies for Riot Games’ League of Legends, the Summoner’s Cup (Worlds) Trophy, and the LEC Trophy. As official silverware suppliers to BLAST esports, we designed and made the RLCS Birmingham Major Trophy, the RLCS Raleigh Major Trophy and the FNCS Pro/Am Trophy, as well as the RLCS Championship Trophy and the FNCS Championship Trophy.
Our team develops the conceivable into reality while preserving traditional skills and promoting authentic British craft worldwide. Simultaneously, we pioneer modern methods that push the boundaries of design and making. In our London silver workshops, we combine centuries of knowledge with the latest technologies. These world-class facilities support an elite team of designers and makers, true masters of their craft. Our team has introduced 3D printing, electroforming, and other expert manufacturing innovations into a sustainable handcrafting process.
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Materials. Sterling Silver + 24 Carat Gold Plate
Workshop Processes. Cleaning, Filing, Sanding, Chasing, Polishing, Plating And Engraving
Thomas Lyte are proud to be the entrusted designers and makers of the FIFAe World Cup Trophy.
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