HVFC eSports | Hellas Verona FC and Ninjas in Pyjamas together for the 2025/26 eSerie A

Verona – A new and prestigious international collaboration enhances the competitive pathway of Hellas Verona FC eSports. The Club is pleased to announce a partnership with Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP), one of the most iconic esports organizations in the world, which includes the loan of Italian player Lucio "HezerS" Vecchione for the upcoming season. 

HezerS, a well-established talent in the virtual football competitive scene, will represent Hellas Verona FC in the main competitions, bringing international experience, technical consistency and a strong competitive mindset, now shaped and elevated to the top within one of the most influential organizations in the industry. 

Founded in 2000, Ninjas in Pyjamas is one of the most recognized and enduring esports organizations worldwide. With active teams across several top-tier titles, a stable presence in major international circuits, and continuous investments in innovation and high performance, NIP has become a benchmark for millions of fans. The organization has also been a stable part of the EWC Foundation Partnership Program, a new global competitive ecosystem designed to bring together the world’s best teams within a sustainable and forward-looking model for the future of esports. 

Founded in January 2020, Hellas Verona FC eSports Team has competed in all of the editions of the eSerie A since its foundation and continues a growth trajectory aimed at strengthening its profile and international presence. Through strategic collaborations such as the one announced today, the Club’s esports division seeks to combine performance, digital content, and innovation, engaging an expanding and diverse community.