Liam O'Brien is ranked number one in the UK on the Madden NFL computer game"It's bonkers, isn't it?" As surreal stories of lockdown go, the 22-year-old's recent rise to prominence in the online sports community - he's the UK's number one at American football game Madden NFL - takes some beating. In Madden, O'Brien found a game offering a blend of excitement and tactical skill that satisfy the ultra-competitive itch lockdown left unscratched. With the NFL I'd watch the top guys and try and learn from them - adapt it but keep your own style." "I don't know if any of them play Madden, but I know a few go to the NFL games here, and they play Call of Duty.

Source: BBC April 05, 2021 05:48 UTC