As the gaming world explodes with the ever-evolving landscape of e-sports, professional athletes, particularly top soccer players, are among those invested in this valuable and lucrative industry. This article features influential soccer professionals who have taken the leap and joined the rapidly expanding esports arena.
Case Esports – Carlos Casemiro
Carlos Henrique Casemiro, a soccer player, has plunged into esports under the rubric of his organization, Case Esports. Founded in 2020, the Brazil and Manchester United star has focused his venture on the competitive Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Leveraging his passion for the game, Casemiro intends to introduce his organization globally and build a competitive team capable of succeeding in major esports events.
Falcons – César Azpilicueta
César Azpilicueta, Atlético de Madrid player, aware of the potential of esports, launched Falcons. An esports organization focused on VFO, a competitor to the better-known FIFA eWorld Cup. “Falcons” hosts the Spanish representation in the FIFA Pro Clubs scene. Aware of the potential of digital soccer and its audience, Azpilicueta aims to redraw the boundaries and create a trend-setting organization.
KRÜ Esports – Kun Agüero and Leo Messi
Two of the biggest names in Argentine soccer, Kun Agüero and Leo Messi, have joined e-sports through their investment in KRÜ Esports. Agüero is not only an investor but also the founder of this organization. KRÜ Esports caused a sensation with the signing of one of the most successful FIFA players, Nicolas99fc, and his entry into the world-renowned Fortnite scene. His goal? To take their passion for video games to the next level and connect the worlds of esports and esports under one roof.
DUX Gaming – Thibaut Courtois and Borja Iglesias
Moving north to Belgium’s Thibaut Courtois and Spain’s Borja Iglesias, they have branched out by investing in DUX Gaming. An esports project started in 2018, DUX Gaming has sought to combine the world of soccer and esports into a potent mix. DUX Gaming acquired a majority stake in the Spanish third-division team Internacional de Madrid, becoming the first esports organization to own a professional soccer club.
G2 Esports – André Gomes
In the Premier League, Everton star André Gomes has taken the esports route by investing in one of the most prominent eSports organizations, G2 Esports. Gomes’ venture marks the convergence of traditional sports and esports worlds, underscoring the growing synergies between the two. With his support, G2 Esports aims to reach new heights in competitive video games.
In conclusion, these professional footballers entering the esports sector exemplify the ever-expanding horizon and limitless potential of the video game industry. Their involvement not only provides valuable financial backing to this burgeoning sector but also brings a large following to the world of soccer, which sheds light on e-sports that have been previously unseen.
