Eli Fagundes De Alvarenga Junior
Brazil
Eli Fagundes De Alvarenga Junior, known online as "Timunim", is a Brazilian professional poker player with over 20 WSOP.com cashes and notable live and online success. He has won titles on PokerStars and KSOP online poker, and finished runner-up in the Stadium Series Weekly Final High for $111,917.
Early Career and Online Presence
Eli Fagundes De Alvarenga Junior, often referred to by his online handle "Timunim", is a Brazilian poker professional who has built a strong reputation in the online poker community. He is a member of the "Tropa da Elite" study group by Reg Life, which he credits for helping him overcome a significant downswing and grow his bankroll.
Major Tournament Results
WSOP Online Cashes
Eli has compiled 21 cashes on WSOP.com, totaling $15,493 in earnings. His notable results include:
- 23rd place in the WSOP Online Super Circuit #6: $210 Mystery Millions (March 2024) for $4,188
- 12th place in the WSOP Online #7: $210 Mystery Millions (July 2023) for $2,915
- 286th place in the WSOP Online #7: $50 MILLION$ Mini Main Event (January 2022) for $3,950
He also cashed in several other WSOP Online events, including the $50 MILLION$ Mini Main Event and the $525 Main Event.
PokerStars Title
In June 2026, Eli won the Bounty Builder $44 on PokerStars, defeating a field of 1,615 entries and earning $8,827.
KSOP online poker South America Title
In 2026, Eli captured his first KSOP online poker trophy by winning the Mega KO event (R$2,000 buy-in) at the KSOP online poker South America series in Puerto Iguazú, Argentina. He defeated 104 entrants and took home R$30,000, including R$7,000 in bounties. After the win, he remarked: "Segunda vez que eu venho jogar o KSOP online poker. Logo no começo, já levar um troféu de campeão, é só alegria."
Stadium Series Runner-Up
In March 2026, Eli finished runner-up in the Stadium Series Weekly Final High on PokerStars for a career-high score of $111,917. He lost heads-up to American player Mike Telker ("MunchenHB"), who collected $157,004. Eli was also a finalist in the BSOP Million the previous year.
Playing Style
Eli is known for his aggressive and adaptable style. In the KSOP Mega KO, he described being short-stacked for most of the tournament before building up to 40 big blinds and then dominating his opponents. His decision to refuse a three-handed deal to continue chasing the trophy reflects a competitive, winner-take-all mentality.
Legacy
Eli Fagundes De Alvarenga Junior represents a new generation of Brazilian poker talent, achieving success both online and in live circuits. With over $130,000 in recorded live and online earnings (and likely more from unrecorded events), he continues to be a formidable presence in the poker world.
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