Sep 30, 2023
By: Sahib Preet SinghIn the ever-evolving landscape of professional sports and entertainment, a new breed of athlete is emerging, one that seamlessly bridges the gap between physical and digital worlds. These future-ready athletes are not only dominating the fields and arenas but ...
Widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan has explored celebrity branding as well as Hollywood and has ventured into esports by investing in aXiomatic, the firm behind Team Liquid known for its impact in games like League of...
Back in 1994, during the early stages of his NBA career with the Orlando Magic, 7-1 giant Shaquille O'Neal ventured into the world of video games, with Electronic Arts' (EA) fighting game featuring him as the central character. Inspired by the succes...
Rick Fox, renowned for his role as a defensive specialist alongside Shaq in the NBA, made an early foray into esports by co-founding Echo Fox in 2015 with business partners Amit Raizada and Khalid Jones. His involvement in esports was primarily influenced by h...
Soccer superstar David Beckham's investment in Guild Esports marked a significant milestone for the virtual sporting landscape. This investment led to the organization becoming publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange in October 2020. Reports suggest ...
Ronaldinho, known for his charismatic personality and magical skills on the field, was one of the most marketable soccer stars in the 2000s. Now, he has put the power of his appeal behind esports as the official brand ambassador of SCUF Gaming, a Brazil-based ...
One-punch wonder Mike Tyson has already made his presence felt outside the boxing ring with appearances in movies and has now forayed into esports. In 2019, the Boxing Hall of Famer announced his investment in Fade 2 Karma, an esports team renowned for nurturi...
Fernando Alonso, the two-time Formula 1 champion, has taken a pitstop in the world of esports. In 2019, he teamed up with Formula 3 driver Jamie Chadwick to launch an esports team, after the disbandment of G2's simulation racing team, which he was a part ...
UFC fighter Demetrious Johnson has shown his support and respect for the esports industry, acknowledging its growing popularity compared to MMA. Despite his dominance in the octagon, Johnson joined Singapore-based martial arts organization One Championship as ...
Sergio Aguero's heart problems may have forced him off the soccer field due to physical limitations, but he has continued his pursuit in the virtual realm with a career in Esports. Aguero, a longtime gaming enthusiast, decided to explore Esports during th...
Rodger Saffold stands out among athletes in gaming as a player still active on the field as a guard for the Tennessee Titans. He even started in all 17 regular-season games during the 2021-22 NFL season. Despite his busy schedule, Saffold has been a dedicated ...