Thibaut Courtois, renowned Real Madrid goalkeeper and two-time Champions League winner, has officially stepped into the esports scene with the creation of TC Esports, a new organization that will initially focus on sim racing.
This venture expands Courtois’s passion for motorsports and gaming, following his successful foray into real-life racing with TC Racing.
Sim Racing as TC Esports’ First Focus
Courtois’s esports organization will debut in the sim racing arena, though details about specific rosters and competitions remain under wraps. Sim racing is a natural fit for Courtois, who has a history of competing in virtual motorsport events, including appearances in Formula 1’s Virtual Grand Prix during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Building on the Foundation of TC Racing
The launch of TC Esports aligns with the goals of TC Racing, Courtois’s real-world racing team, which currently competes in the F4 Spanish Championship. TC Racing also participates in the Prodigy Racing League, a groundbreaking competition blending simulation and real-life motorsport elements.
According to Courtois, the synergies between simulation racing and real-life motorsport make esports an attractive platform for exploring new opportunities. “Sim racing can open doors in the world of motorsports, and it’s something we want to bet on at TC Racing,” he stated.
Leadership and Expertise
Joining Courtois in this new venture is Javier Guerra, a seasoned esports executive who previously managed Williams Racing’s esports division, Williams Esports, from 2018 until 2023. As TC Racing’s Director of Marketing & Gaming, Guerra brings valuable experience to help establish TC Esports as a competitive player in the sim racing space.
A Growing Trend Among Footballers
Courtois’s move into esports is not without precedent. He is following in the footsteps of several footballers who have ventured into gaming and esports. Notable examples include:
- Gerard Piqué, who co-founded KOI alongside Spanish streamer Ibai Llanos.
- Sergio Agüero, whose organization KRÜ Esports has become a major force in competitive gaming, particularly in Valorant.
- Casemiro, the Brazilian midfielder who created Case Esports, which competes across various titles.
Courtois himself is no stranger to the esports world. In addition to launching TC Esports, he is also an investor and shareholder in DUX Gaming, a Spanish esports organization that raised €3 million in 2022 to expand its operations.
Conclusion
With the launch of TC Esports, Thibaut Courtois is taking his love for motorsport and gaming to the next level. By leveraging his experience in sim racing and his success with TC Racing, Courtois is poised to make a significant impact on the esports scene.
As the organization takes its first steps, fans of both football and esports can look forward to seeing how TC Esports evolves in the competitive landscape.
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