Manchester City 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.

Manchester City Esports
Full nameManchester City Esports
Games
FoundedJuly 2016
OwnerCity Football Group
Partners
Parent groupManchester City F.C.
Active departments of
Manchester City F.C.
Men's football Women's football Academy
Esports

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
PlayersCoaches
Handle Name Nationality
Shellzz  Springette, Shaun   England 
Ryan  Pessoa, Ryan   England 
Head coach
  • Vacant
Legend
  • (I) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • Substitute
  • Injury / Illness

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
PlayersCoaches
Handle Name Nationality
Threats  Mong, Aidan   United States 
Head coach
  • Vacant
Legend
  • (I) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • Substitute
  • Injury / Illness

Latest roster transaction: 5 October 2021.

Achievements
Type Competition Titles Seasons
FIFA ePremier League 1 "Shellzz" in 2020–21 [7]

References
  1. "FaZe Clan, Man City celebrate partnership with futsal, FIFA 20". ESPN. 2 October 2019. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  2. "Manchester City football club enter eSports with FIFA player Kieran 'Kez' Brown". PCGamesN. 6 July 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  3. "Manchester City eyeing a spot at esports scene". Inquirer.net. 11 April 2017. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  4. "Manchester City signs second FIFA pro as 'dedicated PS4 player'". Engadget. 22 December 2017. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  5. "CITY SIGN FORTNITE STAR AIDAN 'THREATS' MONG". Manchester City. 5 October 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  6. "MANCHESTER CITY LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR ITS FIRST PROFESSIONAL FORTNITE PLAYER". ESTNN. 24 June 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  7. "ePL champion: Words can't describe this feeling". ePremier League. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
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