Nicklas Bendtner Takes Over Danish Esports Organisation Team Singularity
In a significant move that underscores his commitment to the world of esports, former professional soccer player Nicklas Bendtner has acquired 100% ownership of Danish esports organisation Team Singularity. Bendtner, who once played for top-tier football clubs such as Arsenal in the English Premier League and Wolfsburg in Germany, has evidently found a new passion in the realm of competitive gaming. Having announced his retirement from football three years ago, Bendtner is now embarking on an ambitious new venture.
Legendary Gaming Group
To spearhead his journey into the esports industry, Bendtner has established an investment and management company known as Legendary Gaming Group. This group is aiming to make waves in the esports scene by offering advanced gaming experiences, nurturing elite talent, and organising exhilarating events. The company's ambitions are clear: it wants to revolutionise the esports experience.
"I am really pleased with the team we have assembled at Legendary and look forward to being part of something bigger in an industry I am fascinated by," Bendtner stated, expressing his enthusiasm for this new chapter in his career. His own role in the company will be an active one, although the exact title is still to be determined, partly dependent on the roles of other incoming sports profiles.
Strategic Investments
Legendary Gaming Group has already made several strategic investments, including stakes in New Breed Agency, Legendary Arena, and a yet-to-be-named esports and gaming brand. Bendtner’s involvement signals a significant step forward for the group, given his previous experience as a player-owner of a small CS:GO team named Prosapia Esport, and his participation in a showmatch at the Blast Premier Fall Finals at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen last November.
Team Singularity’s New Lease on Life
Team Singularity is no stranger to the competitive esports scene, having been active since 2017 and participating in early tournaments like the old ESL UK Premiership. The team has also competed in the UK/Nordics League of Legends NLC. This longstanding history will undoubtedly benefit from the new leadership and resources provided by Legendary Gaming Group.
Team Singularity founder Atle Stehouwer, who will continue with the organisation under its new ownership, shared his sentiments: "For the past two years, after being passive in Team Singularity’s operations, I’ve been in talks with numerous potential partners about various opportunities in the market and potentially starting something new. I’m thrilled and honoured 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."
In addition to Stehouwer, the leadership team at Legendary Gaming Group will be bolstered by Morten Jensen, founder of Tricked Esport, Stephen Shine, and Jonas Rosbech. The combination of these experienced professionals is expected to drive the organisation to new heights in the competitive gaming industry.
The Future of Team Singularity
Interestingly, Tricked Esport, another noted Danish esports organisation, closed down last year despite its active involvement in the same League of Legends NLC. This turn of events makes the relaunch and revitalisation of Team Singularity under Legendary Gaming Group all the more significant. There's already considerable anticipation surrounding an announcement Team Singularity teased for August 1st, 2024. With such significant developments on the horizon, the future looks promising for the team under Bendtner's guidance.
Bendtner, who began playing CS:GO during the COVID-19 pandemic, has cultivated a genuine interest in esports with a vision to bring his competitive experience from the football pitch to the gaming arena. His journey from being known as “Lord Bendtner”—a title humorously bestowed upon him by a Danish tabloid for owning a square foot of land in Scotland—to the esports business magnate speaks volumes of his adaptability and passion.
As the esports industry continues to grow at a rapid pace, the involvement of high-profile figures like Nicklas Bendtner can only serve to boost its profile further. Legendary Gaming Group’s mission to innovate and excel will be closely watched by enthusiasts and competitors alike. With Bendtner at the helm, Team Singularity is poised for an exciting new era.