Hassan Pajani’s Aichi-Nagoya gold was not a breakout from nowhere. The Iranian has a long record across PES/eFootball competition, and when Iran needed a big console result against Malaysia in the final, he delivered a 3-0 win that secured the title.
Multiple world-level titles
ONIC’s player profile lists two IESF world championships, in 2019 and 2023, plus the Global Esports Games 2022 title. That background explains the “three-time world champion” description used in final coverage.
A long Asian Games connection
The same profile lists a 2018 Asian Games silver from the demonstration-era esports event. In 2026, Pajani returned with esports now a full medal sport.
Arsenal Club Finals 2026
Earlier this year, Konami reported that Pajani won the Arsenal FC Club Finals on console, earning the Arsenal place at the World Finals.
The gold-medal final
Iran trailed after mobile, but Pajani beat Muhammad Hariz Hazmi Hakimin 3-0 on console. The aggregate finished 4-2.
Why the career stands out
His results stretch across federation events and club circuits, showing longevity through major changes in the PES/eFootball competitive ecosystem.
Sources / المصادر
ONIC profile: https://onic.gg/esports/player-profile?idx=92 — Konami Arsenal Finals: https://efootballchampionship.konami.net/news/detail/eFC2026_ArsenalFCClubEvent_FinalsResults/ — Asian Games final: https://www.bernama.com/en/news.php?id=2611002