Football players are just ordinary people with hobbies and interests at the end of the day. It’s not only a pastime; there may be advantages as well. Video games have been demonstrated to improve hand-eye coordination, increase dopamine levels in the brain, and improve reflexes. Playing video games is a passion for many professional football players.
Here are a few well-known football players that occasionally play for pleasure. While some people think playing video games is just an easy way to relax, others think it might improve dopamine levels in the brain, reflexes, and hand-eye coordination. Hence on that note we take a look at three footballer who are into Esports and who love to play online games.
Three Footballer who play online games:
- Neymar Jr
Neymar ranks first on the list, which is certainly not surprising given his background in video games. He has had a bespoke PC constructed for himself and likes playing video games on both consoles and PCs. He has acknowledged that he also enjoys playing basketball. He likes to play Pro Evolution Soccer, Fortnite, Call of Duty, and Grand Theft Auto. He likes to play a wide range of video games from various genres. The Brazilian sensation, who has over 2.4 million Twitch followers, inked a lucrative deal in 2021 to broadcast only on Facebook Gaming. Neymar is thought to have spent more than $40,000 on Counter-Strike weapon skins and in-game gear.
- Sergio Kun Aguero
The icon of Manchester City was forced to retire in 2021 when a cardiac problem was discovered. He was already well-known as a streamer at that moment, and he has since dedicated himself to his second love. Established in October 2020, KR Esports is an Argentine company co-owned by the globally recognized Lionel Messi and owned by the renowned football player Sergio Aguero. The Argentine is highly known for his FIFA and Valorant broadcasts, and he even has a squad that participates in competitions for both games. He was also a star wherever he went.
- Meust Ozil
Meust Ozil, arguably the most well-known football player, has created a Twitch streaming channel and has never hidden his enthusiasm for Fortnite. Unbelievably many hours were spent playing Fortnite by the World Cup winner. Significantly more than he ever played football in his later years. 2018 saw the announcement of Mesut Ozil’s Esports company, M10 Esports. With teams in both FIFA and Fortnite, M10 aims to support youth in developing their skills both on and off the virtual field while also celebrating diversity in the gaming community, in addition to winning awards.
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