Teen competitors stand out at Evo France as Blaz reaches Street Fighter final

Derek Blaz finished second in Street Fighter at Evo France, making the 15-year-old Chilean one of the event’s standout stories. The report also highlights 16-year-old Tekken player Neia, who reached the Top 24 and was listed as finishing 17th.

Evo France was held in Nice from October 10-12 and marked Evo’s first European branch. Blaz’s run included a Grand Finals appearance against Korean pro Leshar after coming through the lower bracket, adding another major result to a growing competitive résumé.

Neia’s Tekken performance drew attention because she beat established players Hakim “Skywalker” Touré and Jonathan “Tibetano” Medina during the event. The source frames her run as a breakout moment, though official bracket confirmation would strengthen the record.

The wider takeaway for editors is the age profile of emerging fighting game contenders. The source also cites teenage players Micky and Craime as recent examples, suggesting Evo France may be part of a broader shift rather than an isolated weekend.