PMCO 2023 Season Finals
India's top BGMI and PUBGM esports star, known for record kills and founding Team Apex Gaming.
Jonathan Jude Amaral (born 21 September 2002), known professionally as Jonathan Gaming, is an Indian professional esports player known for playing Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) and Pubg Mobile (PUBGM).
Quick Facts
- Maps featured
- Erangel
- Miramar
- Sanhok
- Vikendi
Lore & Background
Amaral began his esports career with Entity Gaming, which later merged to form TSM Entity. He then played for Godlike Esports before creating his own team, Team Apex Gaming. He was selected to represent India at the 2021 PUBG Mobile Global Championship, despite his fourth-place finish at the BGIS 2021 tournament. They were placed #13 in that tournament.
At the 2020 PMIS Semifinals, Amaral recorded 16 kills, the highest individual kill count ever recorded in a tournament. Amaral and a group of fellow Indian streamers and content creators made a request to BGMI to ban cheaters. 7Sea Esports extended an offer to Amaral to join their team, but he declined due to coordination difficulties. Following the Government of India's ban of BGMI, Amaral became one of India's top esports players. During the 2022 Esports Award, Amaral secured second place in the Esports Mobile Players of the Year category.
FanClash announced in 2023 that Amaral will serve as their brand ambassador. In a livestream on 16 November 2023, Amaral announced himself as an official Red Bull player. In January 2026, Amaral won three titles at the inaugural Krafton India Awards 2025, including Influencer of the Year, Fans' Choice: Favourite Creator of the Year (Male), and Fans' Choice: Favourite Esports Player of the Year. During the BGIS 2026 Survival Stage, Amaral was benched from Team GodLike's active lineup for the first time.
He was temporarily replaced by GodZ following the semi-final rounds. Team management cited the roster change as a strategic decision, which helped Team GodLike secure a first-place finish and qualify for the LAN finals in Chennai. In April 2026, Amaral announced the launch of his esports organization, Team Apex Gaming (TAG).
Reader's Guide
Jonathan Gaming is known for his exceptional skills in BGMI and PUBGM, having recorded 16 kills in the 2020 PMIS Semifinals. He has played for Entity Gaming, TSM Entity, Godlike Esports, and founded Team Apex Gaming. He represented India at the 2021 PUBG Mobile Global Championship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who organized the tournament?
Krafton and Level Infinite jointly hosted this spectacle to showcase the highest level of tactical gameplay available on mobile devices.
Which maps were featured in the matches?
Competitors engaged in intense battles across iconic locations such as Erangel, Sanhok, Livik, and Karim throughout the competition.
Is the PMCO 2023 Season Finals currently active?
No, the status of this championship is completed, marking the conclusion of the ultimate showdown for that season.
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