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{{Short description|Indian professional esports player (born 2002)}}
{{Infobox video game player
| ID = Jonathan Amaral
| birth_name = Jonathan Jude Amaral
| image = Jonathan Gaming in 2023 (cropped).jpg
| caption = Amaral in 2023
| game = ''[[Battlegrounds Mobile India]]''
| team = TEAM APEX GAMING <ref>{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Ashish |date=2021-06-23 |title=10 Battlegrounds Mobile India Players to watch out for upcoming BGMI Tournaments Bots player|url=https://esportsgen.com/10-battlegrounds-mobile-india-players-to-watch-out-for-upcoming-bgmi-tournaments/ |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=www.esportsgen.com |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-03-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327200845/https://esportsgen.com/10-battlegrounds-mobile-india-players-to-watch-out-for-upcoming-bgmi-tournaments/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| role = Assaulter<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet Team GodLike, finalists at Red Bull M.E.O. Season 4 India |url=https://www.redbull.com/in-en/red-bull-meo-season-4-india-finals-godlike-esports |access-date=2023-03-21 |website=Red Bull |language=en |archive-date=2022-11-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117163451/https://www.redbull.com/in-en/red-bull-meo-season-4-india-finals-godlike-esports |url-status=live }}</ref>
| league =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2002|9|21|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Verna, Goa]], India
| career_games = {{ubl
|''[[Battlegrounds Mobile India]]''
|''[[PUBG Mobile]]''
}}
| career_start = 2019
| career_end =
| years1 = 2019–2020
| years2 = 2019–2020
| team2 = Entity Gaming
| years3 = 2020–2021
| team3 = TSM Entity
| team4 = Godlike Esports
| years4 = 2021–2026
| team5 = Team Apex Gaming
| years5 = 2026
| module = {{infobox youtuber
| child = yes
| youtube_handle = @JONATHANGAMINGYT
| youtube_display_name = JONATHAN GAMING

| youtube_years_active = 2018–present
| youtube_genre = [[Video game|Gaming]]
| youtube_subscribers = 7.6million
| youtube_views = 747.47 million
| stats_update = 28 March 2026
}}
}}

'''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).<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2022-11-29 |archive-date=2022-11-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221129142657/https://in.ign.com/india/176751/interview/red-bull-meo-season-5-india-finale-jonathan-talks-about-two-finger-grip-esports-player-of-the-year-a |date=2022-11-25 |first=Sanchay |language=en-in |last=Saksena |title=Red Bull MEO Season 5 India Finale: Jonathan Talks about Two Finger grip, Esports Player of the Year Award, and More |url=https://in.ign.com/india/176751/interview/red-bull-meo-season-5-india-finale-jonathan-talks-about-two-finger-grip-esports-player-of-the-year-a |url-status=live |website=IGN India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-01 |title=Esports, now a medal event at Hangzhou Asian Games, has a rising star in India. Meet this 21-year-old athlete from Bandra |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/express-sunday-eye/esports-now-a-medal-event-at-hangzhou-asian-games-has-a-rising-star-in-india-meet-this-21-year-old-athlete-from-bandra-8962771/ |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

==Early life==
Jonathan Jude Amaral<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2025 |title=Player/JONATHAN |url=https://escharts.com/players/jonathan |access-date=9 February 2025 |website=Esports Charts}}</ref> was born on 21 September 2002, to Jude and Leticia Amaral, in [[Verna, Goa]], India.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Amaral |url=https://www.redbull.com/in-en/athlete/jonathan-amaral |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=Red Bull |language=en-in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-25 |title=How Jonathan Gaming became the master of his universe |url=https://www.redbull.com/in-en/jonathan-gaming-life-and-career |access-date=2026-03-19 |website=Red Bull |language=en-in}}</ref>

== Career ==
Amaral began his esports career with the esports team Entity Gaming, which later merged to form [[TSM (esports)|TSM Entity]] and is now a member of Godlike Esports.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Vivek |date=2022-07-04 |title=Jonathan "JONATHAN" Amaral speaks exclusively to Insidesport |url=https://www.insidesport.in/being-telecasted-on-the-tv-will-boost-the-bgmi-esports-scenthftario-in-india-jonathan-jonathan-amaral-esports-news/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117113133/https://www.insidesport.in/being-telecasted-on-the-tv-will-boost-the-bgmi-esports-scenario-in-india-jonathan-jonathan-amaral-esports-news/ |archive-date=2022-11-17 |access-date=2022-11-17 |website=www.insidesport.in gevwtvlanguage= en-us)
|language=en-US}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-17 |title=GodLike going to PMGC: YouTubers and fans reaction on GodLike representing India in PMGC 2021 |url=https://www.insidesport.in/godlike-going-to-pmgc-youtubers-and-fahfthdhns-reaction-on-godlike-representing-india-in-pmgc-2021/ |access-date=2022-11-19 |website=www.insidesport.in |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-03-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327201826/https://www.insidesport.in/godlike-going-to-pmgc-youtubers-and-fans-reaction-on-godlike-representing-india-in-pmgc-2021/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rathia |first=Vishwajeet |date=2023-06-26 |title=Top 10 Best BGMI Players india 2023 |url=https://gkhour.com/10-best-bgmi-players-in-india/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230701025343/https://gkhour.com/10-best-bgmi-players-in-india/ |archive-date=2023-07-01 |access-date=2023-07-01 |website=Gaming Knight Hour |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Raoff |first=Usamaa |date=2022-07-14 |title=Paying tribute to the best bgmi players in India |url=https://www.sportsunfold.com/paying-tribute-to-the-best-bgmi-players-in-india/ |access-date=2022-11-17 |website=SportsUnfold |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-11-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117163441/https://www.sportsunfold.com/paying-tribute-to-the-best-bgmi-players-in-india/ |url-status=live }}</ref> At the 2020 PMIS Semifinals, Amaral recorded 16 kills, the highest individual kill count ever recorded in a tournament.<ref>{{Citation |title=TSM Jonathan On Fire 16 Kills MVP • Record in PUBG Mobile • UMEakshay 1v3 • PMIS 2020 Highlights #VE |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xVuQ3VRaK8 |access-date=2023-04-02 |language=en |archive-date=2022-11-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221119174657/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xVuQ3VRaK8&bpctr=9999999999&has_verified=1&video_id=-xVuQ3VRaK8 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Amaral and a group of fellow Indian [[Streamers (video gaming)|streamers]] and content creators made a request to [[BGMI]] to ban [[Cheating in online games|cheaters]] from the platform.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-09-27 |title=Indian streamers and content creators request BGMI to ban hackers; know why |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tech/gaming/indian-streamers-and-content-creators-request-bgmi-to-ban-hackers-know-why-905420 |access-date=2022-11-20 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en |archive-date=2022-11-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117113135/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tech/gaming/indian-streamers-and-content-creators-request-bgmi-to-ban-hackers-know-why-905420 |url-status=live }}</ref> 7Sea Esports extended an offer to Amaral to join their team, but he declined due to coordination difficulties.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Biswas |first=Apurba |date=2022-08-08 |title=PMWI 2022 Afterparty Showdown: GODL Jonathan declines 7Sea |url=https://www.insidesport.in/pmwi-2022-afterparty-showdown-godl-jonathan-declines-team-7sea-for-pmwi-citing-coordination-issues/ |access-date=2022-11-19 |website=www.insidesport.in |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-11-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221119181301/https://www.insidesport.in/pmwi-2022-afterparty-showdown-godl-jonathan-declines-team-7sea-for-pmwi-citing-coordination-issues/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Following the [[Government of India]]'s ban of BGMI, Amaral became one of India's top esports players. Known for staying away from controversies, his skills have made him popular in the Indian gaming scene.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goud |first=Manoj |date=2022-08-13 |title=BGMI Player and Streamer Jonathan Addressed the Issue of the Future of the Game |url=https://www.mysmartprice.com/gear/bgmi-player-and-streamer-jonathan-addressed-the-issue-of-the-future-of-the-game/ |access-date=2022-11-19 |website=MySmartPrice |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-10-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005125013/https://www.mysmartprice.com/gear/bgmi-player-and-streamer-jonathan-addressed-the-issue-of-the-future-of-the-game/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

During the 2022 Esports Award, Amaral secured the second place in the Esports Mobile Players of the Year category.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Vivek |date=2022-12-29 |title=The Esports Awards 2022: Jonathan finishes in the 2nd spot for the Esports Mobile Player of the Year Award |url=https://www.insidesport.in/the-esports-awards-2022-jonathan-finishes-in-the-2nd-spot-for-the-esports-mobile-player-of-the-year-award/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105173806/https://www.insidesport.in/the-esports-awards-2022-jonathan-finishes-in-the-2nd-spot-for-the-esports-mobile-player-of-the-year-award/ |archive-date=2023-01-05 |access-date=2023-01-05 |website=insidesport |language=en-US}}</ref> FanClash, an esports [[Fantasy sport|fantasy platform]], announced in 2023 that Amaral will be serving as their [[brand ambassador]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=FanClash names Jonathan Amaral as its new brand ambassador |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/brandwagon/fanclash-names-jonathan-amaral-as-its-new-brand-ambassador/2870968/ |access-date=2023-01-15 |website=Financialexpress |date=21 November 2022 |language=en |archive-date=2023-01-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115160745/https://www.financialexpress.com/brandwagon/fanclash-names-jonathan-amaral-as-its-new-brand-ambassador/2870968/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In a [[Live streaming|livestream]] on 16 November 2023, Amaral announced himself as an official [[Red Bull]] player.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-21 |title='Events like Red Bull leaked video M.E.O. crucial for Indian gamers to inspire and elevate Indian gaming scenario': Jonathan Amaral |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/others/events-like-red-bull-meo-crucial-for-indian-gamers-to-inspire-and-elevate-indian-gaming-scenario-jonathan-amaral-101700574252806.html |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>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.<ref>{{cite web |last=Gaur |first=Aditya |title=Jonathan Amaral Sweeps Krafton Awards 2025: Wins 3 Major Titles |url=https://indiaesports.co.in/bgmi/jonathan-wins-3-krafton-awards-2025-thanks-to-hacker-army/ |website=India eSports |date=2026-01-10 |access-date=2026-01-11}}</ref>

During the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) 2026 Survival Stage, Amaral was benched from Team GodLike's active lineup for the first time in his competitive career. He was temporarily replaced by GodZ following the semi-final rounds. Team management cited the roster change as a strategic decision focused on overall team performance, which ultimately helped Team GodLike secure a first-place finish in the survival stage and qualify for the LAN finals in Chennai.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gaur |first=Aditya |date=March 18, 2026 |title=Team GodLike Benched Jonathan: Would He Play in BGIS 2026 Finals? |url=https://indiaesports.co.in/bgmi/team-godlike-benched-jonathan-would-he-play-in-bgis-2026-finals/ |url-status=live |access-date=April 7, 2026 |website=India Esports}}</ref>

In April 2026, Amaral announced the launch of his esports organization, Team Apex Gaming (TAG), through an official video on his social media platforms.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Vivek |date=2026-04-12 |title=Jonathan Gaming Unveils "Team Apex Gaming": A New Chapter in Indian Esports |url=https://www.insidesport.in/bgmi/jonathan-gaming-unveils-team-apex-gaming-a-new-chapter-in-indian-esports/ |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=Inside Sport India |language=en}}</ref>

== Achievements ==
{|class="wikitable"
!Year
!<big>Tournaments (Tier-A)</big>
!<big>Organizers</big>
!<big>Team</big>
!<big>Result</big>
|-
|2019-11-10
|'''PMCO''' - 2019 Fall Split: South Asia
| Tencent Games, PUBG Corporation, NODWIN Gaming
|Entity Gaming
|Won
|-
|2020-07-05
|'''PMIS''' 2020
| Tencent Games, PUBG Corporation, NODWIN Gaming
|TSM Entity
|Won
|-
|2021-09-12
|Skyesports Championship 3.0
| Skyesports
| Godlike
|Won
|-
|2022-07-17
|BGMS - 2022
| NODWIN Gaming
| Godlike
|#2
|-
|2024-09-29
|BMPS - 2024
| KRAFTON, Tesseract Esports
| Godlike
|#3
|-
|2025-04-27
|BGIS 2025
| KRAFTON, Tesseract Esports
| Godlike
|#2
|}

== Awards ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Tier
!Tournament
!Award
!Team
|-
|2020-08-09
|S-Tier
|PUBG Mobile World League ('''PMWL''') 2020: East
|Week 2 &3 MVP
|TSM Entity
|-
|2025-04-27
|A-Tier
|Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) 2025
|Finals MVP
| Godlike
|-
|2022-07-17
|A-Tier
|BGMI Masters Series (BGMS) 2022
|Finals MVP
| Godlike
|-
|2021-10-31
|A-Tier
|LOCO War of Glory: Grand Finals
|MVP #1
| Godlike
|-
|2021-09-12
|A-Tier
|Skyesports Championship 3.0
|MVP
| Godlike
|}

== References ==
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OctaviaKeys89 at 18:13, 29 April 2026