Manchester City Esports
Full name | Manchester City Esports |
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Games | |
Founded | July 2016 |
Owner | City Football Group |
Partners | |
Parent group | Manchester City F.C. |
Active departments of Manchester City F.C. | ||
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Men's football | Women's football | Academy |
Esports |
Manchester City Esports is the esports division of Manchester City F.C. The division was established in 2016 as a FIFA team. They went on to partner with FaZe Clan in 2019,[1] and in 2021, they established a Fortnite Battle Royale team.
Current divisions[]
FIFA[]
Manchester City started its first esports team in 2016 by signing their first esports athlete Kieran "Kez" Brown,[2][3] followed the year after by their second player Marcus "ExpectSporting" Jorgensen, who signed from Brøndby IF.[4]
Roster[]
Manchester City Esports FIFA roster | ||||||||||
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Latest roster transaction: 19 November 2019. |
Fortnite Battle Royale[]
In October 2021 Manchester City launched its first team outside of FIFA with an entry into Fortnite Battle Royale by signing 16-year-old American Aidan "Threats" Mong.[5] Manchester City had launched a search to sign its first Fortnite Battle Royale player. Prospects up to the task had to navigate through a process that could end with an esports contract. Dubbed the City Solos Hunt, the campaign required players to submit a video explaining why they should be the next member of Manchester City Esports.[6]
Roster[]
Manchester City Esports Fortnite Battle Royale roster | |||||||
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Latest roster transaction: 5 October 2021. |
Achievements[]
Type | Competition | Titles | Seasons |
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FIFA | ePremier League | 1 | "Shellzz" in 2020–21 [7] |
References[]
- ^ "FaZe Clan, Man City celebrate partnership with futsal, FIFA 20". ESPN. 2 October 2019. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
- ^ "Manchester City football club enter eSports with FIFA player Kieran 'Kez' Brown". PCGamesN. 6 July 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
- ^ "Manchester City eyeing a spot at esports scene". Inquirer.net. 11 April 2017. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
- ^ "Manchester City signs second FIFA pro as 'dedicated PS4 player'". Engadget. 22 December 2017. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
- ^ "CITY SIGN FORTNITE STAR AIDAN 'THREATS' MONG". Manchester City. 5 October 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
- ^ "MANCHESTER CITY LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR ITS FIRST PROFESSIONAL FORTNITE PLAYER". ESTNN. 24 June 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
- ^ "ePL champion: Words can't describe this feeling". ePremier League. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
External links[]
- FIFA (video game series) teams
- Manchester City F.C.
- Esports teams based in England
- Esports teams established in 2016