Former English Premier League player Nicklas Bendtner has launched Legendary Gaming Group.
The EPL journeyman had been playing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive during the pandemic. According to Esports Insider, the former bit-part player has started his own gaming group.
Bendtner commented, “My own role in the company will be an active one, but what the exact title will be is not 100% decided yet, as it also depends on what roles the other sports profiles coming in will have.”
Former Arsenal footballer Nicklas Bendtner has launched an esports-focused investment company called Legendary Gaming Group.
The company has already acquired majority stakes in several esports companies including 100% of Danish organisation @SNG_Esports.https://t.co/x6ch7TsYla
— Esports Insider (@esportsinsider) July 15, 2024
The former Danish international has acquired New Breed Agency, Legendary Arena, and a gaming brand that is yet to be announced.
The new site, propped up by Morten Jensen, Bendtner, Atle Stehouer, Stephen Shine, and Jonas Rosbech, says:
“Legendary Gaming Group offers a premier esports experience, blending elite talent development, cutting-edge scouting, and thrilling events. We collaborate with top brands, NGOs, and sponsors to create impactful partnerships. Join us to elevate your gaming journey and be part of the future of esports innovation.”
Legendary Gaming Group has also snapped up Danish Esports organization Team Singularity. Stehouwer told Esports Insider:
“In October last year, I was able to obtain all the shares in Team Singularity as the previous majority owners were looking to sell their shares. I’m thrilled and honored to have found a proper home for Team Singularity under the Legendary Gaming Group wings and to have been able to bring a strong ownership group together to form the foundation of Legendary Gaming Group.”
Legendary Gaming Group will hope that Bendtner’s erratic form doesn’t continue into his Esports life. Before signing, Juventus’ director general Giuseppe Marotta told reporters, “Clearly, he isn’t the top player we wanted, but we needed reinforcements.”
Bendtner famously proved that point, winning the league with Juventus without scoring a single goal in all competitions.
Image: Legendary Gaming Group.
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